Law No. 39 of 1999 on the hygiene and environmental health.
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Type of law
Legislation
Abstract
This Law is composed of 7 Chapters divided into 45 articles. Chapter I gives terms and definitions and defines objectives which are: protection of the environment and public health; safety disposal and treatment of wastes; and, realization of the decentralization principle in hygiene and waste disposal activities as well as regulating and simplifying execution procedures. Chapter II deals with waste collecting, transportation and disposal. Chapter III provides for the transportation and disposal of liquid wastes. Chapter IV pertains to waste dumps. Chapter V defines requirements and conditions for contractors operating in hygiene and environmental health. Chapters VI and VII contain offences, penalties and general provisions.
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Date of text
Entry into force notes
This Law enters into force on 9 August 1999.
Repealed
No
Serial Imprint
Official Gazette No. 15, 15 August 1999, 10 pp
Source language
English
Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
Law No. 39 of 1999 on the hygiene and environmental health. قانون رقم 39 لسنة 1999م بشأن النظافة العامة