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Noxious and Dangerous Substances (Control) Act (Cap. 40:09).

Pays/Territoire
Dominique
Type du document
Législation
Date
1982 (1991)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Source d'origine
Laws of Dominica, 6 pp.
Titre complet
An Act to provide for the control of noxious and dangerous substances, for the licensing and storage of such substances and for purposes connected therewith and incidental thereto.
Sujet
Déchets et substances dangereuses
Mot clé
Lutte contre la pollution Élimination de déchets Substances dangereuses Transport/dépôt Mise en application Infractions/sanctions Législation de base Gestion des déchets
Aire géographique
Amériques, Caraïbes, Amérique latine et Caraïbes, Petits états insulaires en développement
Résumé

This Act introduces the requirement of a licence for the having in possession or storage of noxious or dangerous substances (as defined). The Act also requires the Minister to appoint a Noxious and Dangerous Substances Inspector who shall issue licences and shall regulate and control the acquisition, purchase, sale, dealing in, use and storage of noxious or dangerous substances in accordance with this Act and Regulations made thereunder so as to minimize the danger of accidental damage or injury to the public or to any persons handling, storing or using such substances. Substances shall not be stored in any place where they are likely to endanger life or property.

Texte intégral
Anglais
Site web
www.dominica.gov.dm