Introductory Law relating to the federal legislation on civil protection.
Country
Type of law
Legislation
Date of original text
Date of latest amendment
Abstract
The purpose of the present legislation is to implement the federal legislation on civil protection. In particular, the Law lays down provisions relating to the correct and efficient enforcement of the afore-mentioned legislation. Article 2 establishes that the Executive Council shall regulate the following: 1) Alert of the population and dissemination rules of behaviour; 2) Cooperation of civil protection organizations; 3) Measures to protect cultural heritage; 4) Vocational training of defence service personnel; 5) Organization of civil defence organizations; 6) Use of contributions; 7) Criminal prosecution. The text consists of 7 articles.
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Entry into force notes
The present Law enters into force on 1 January 1999.
Notes
The present Law is consolidated as of 1 September 2005.The present Law repeals the previous Law of 27 September 1965 on the same subject.
Repealed
No
Source language
English
Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
Einführungsgesetz zur Bundesgesetzgebung über den Zivilschutz.
Implements