Introductory Act to the Federal Act on Civil Protection and Civil Defence and to the Federal Act on the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict (EG BZG) - Supervision and Enforcement (EGBZG)

1. The execution of federal legislation concerning civil protection and civil defense, as well as federal legislation regarding the protection of cultural property in the event of armed conflicts, is the responsibility of the Department of Justice, Police, and Military (hereinafter referred to as the Department), under the supervision of the State Commission, unless this law provides for other competencies.

1. The Government Commission may conclude administrative agreements with other cantons regarding cooperation in the areas of civil protection, civil defense, and the protection of cultural property during armed conflicts.

1. The department may delegate certain tasks to private entities.

1. There shall be one civil protection organization for the inner region and one for the outer region.

2. The commander of the civil protection organization of the inner region and their deputy shall be appointed by the Cantonal Commission, while those of the civil protection organization of the outer region shall be determined by the District Council of Oberegg.

1. The individuals subject to protection duties can be called upon in the event of disasters and emergencies by the Department, for repair work, and for assignments in favor of the community by the Cantonal Commission.

2. Call-ups within the meaning of paragraph 1 of this Article can occur on short notice in special and extraordinary situations.

1. The owners as defined in Art. 46 paragraphs 1 and 2 of the BZG are required to bear the costs for the construction, equipment, and maintenance of shelters or to provide corresponding compensation contributions in accordance with Art. 46 paragraph 1 of the BZG.

1. The construction of public shelters and those for the accommodation of movable cultural property within the meaning of the Federal Act on the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict is the responsibility of the canton.

1. The Protection of Immovable and Movable Cultural Property pursuant to the Federal Act on the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflicts through structural, documentary, and organizational measures is the responsibility of the owner or possessor.

1. The costs for civil protection and preservation of cultural property shall, subject to Articles 6 and 8 of this law, be borne by the canton or by the partner organizations within the meaning of Article 3 of the BZG (Federal Civil Protection Act).

1. The canton provides contributions to the owners and possessors of immovable and movable cultural property for measures in accordance with Art. 8 of this law.

1. If civil protection services are provided for the benefit of third parties, those parties may be required to bear the costs.

1. The Grand Council enacts the implementing provisions necessary for this law.

1. This law shall enter into force upon approval by the Landsgemeinde.