Last updated: June 1, 2020

Enforcement Authorities

Authorized Agency
Jurisdiction
Duty to Enforce

Ministry of Public Health and Social Welfare, Department of Health and Environmental Programs

All cases except those that constitute crimes
Yes
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Analysis

The Ministry of Public Health and Social Welfare, through the Department of Health and Environmental Programs, is responsible for overseeing compliance with the law’s regulations, filing the necessary correspondence, and imposing the sanctions established under the law. Cases that constitute crimes are to be referred to the appropriate authorities.