Ley 1639 de 2013 | Ley 1639 de 2013 — Colombia law | Esheria

Ley 1639 de 2013

Preamble to Law 1639 of 2013, which states that the law strengthens protection measures for victims of acid crimes and adds Article 113 to Law 599 of 2000.

Jurisdiction
Colombia
Instrument
Act or statute
Citation
Ley 1639 de 2013
Version
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Language
es
Updated
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atención a víctimas hazardous substances health services medical reporting product registry reglamentación gubernamental restricted goods sale of corrosive substances victim assistance

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About this statute

Preamble to Law 1639 of 2013, which states that the law strengthens protection measures for victims of acid crimes and adds Article 113 to Law 599 of 2000. This provision says the law’s purpose is to strengthen prevention, protection, and comprehensive care for victims of acid, alkali, or similar corrosive crimes. The article sets prison terms and fines for causing physical deformity, with higher penalties for permanent harm, acid/alkali-related harm, and when the deformity affects the face. Crea un registro de control para la venta minorista de ciertos ácidos, álcalis y sustancias corrosivas, a cargo del Invima, y prohíbe su venta, tenencia o transporte a menores y a personas bajo alcohol o psicoactivos. Se crea una ruta integral para atender a las víctimas de ataques con ácidos o sustancias corrosivas, y el Gobierno Nacional debe reglamentar su puesta en marcha y funcionamiento territorial dentro de 6 meses.

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