Law No. 9 of 1979 - Dictates sanitary measures

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This law establishes water sanitation norms and creates water quality standards for Colombia. Additionally, the law gives the Ministry of Health the authority to isolate sick persons.

Applicable countryColombia
Topics
Quarantine and isolation
Subtopics
Water quality standards
Authority to isolate
Original publication24 Jan 1979
Entered into force24 Jan 1979
Latest update24 Jan 1979
Relevant articles

Articles 488 and 591 - Isolation

Available languages
Spanish Ley NÂș 9 - Dicta medidas sanitarias