Environmental Health Services Act (No. 8 of 1997).

The Minister is charged with the responsibility of promoting and protecting public health and to ensure conservation and maintenance of the environment. He may delegate powers to local authorities under section 4. The Minister may establish health or environmental health districts for Dominica and establish boundaries thereof (sect. 5). An Environmental Health Board which shall advise the Minister shall be established under section 6. Section 7 sets out functions of the Chief Environmental Health Officer, whereas section 8 outlines functions of the Department of Environmental Health. Part II concerns the certification of approval of various activities listed in section 10 and the prohibition of other activities (secs.11-13). Part III sets out special powers of the Chief Environmental Health Officer. Remaining provisions deal with appeals and other proceedings, offences, penalties, and define regulation making powers of the Minister. (35 sections)