Law No. 3 of 1975 on public health.

This Law aims at the protection of public health against diseases and pollution. This Law is composed of 11 Chapters divided into 83 articles. Chapter I deals with the following matters: (a) terms and definitions; (b) provisions establishing the Authority; (c) competencies and duties of the Authority; and (d) procedures to be taken in case of sanitary transgressions. Chapter II provides for the following: (a) construction and construction licences; (b) sanitary requirements for constructions; (c) inspection and verification of constructions; and (d) development of residence zones dangerous and harmful to public health. Chapter III pertains to drainage canals and sewage systems. Chapter IV deals with the following matters: (a) control and inspection on water resources; (b) preparation or treatment of water resources; (c) disinfection and disinfestations; (d) maintenance; (e) cleaning; (f) distribution; (g) sanitary requirements; and (h) poisonous and toxic chemical substances. Chapter V concerns with sanitary facilities. Chapter VI relates to the gathering and delivering of refuse. Chapter VII concerns with the burial of dead. Chapter VIII deals with markets. Chapter IX contains the sanitary requirements and measures for ports and ships. Chapter X pertains to hotels, restaurants and the like. Chapter XI deals with barber shops.