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Covid-19 (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2020 (No. 1 of 2020).

Country/Territory
Mauritius
Document type
Legislation
Date
2020
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Government Gazette of Mauritius No. 57 of 16 May 2020.
Long title
An Act to amend a number of enactments to cater for the impact of the COVID-19 infectious disease, and for matters connected, consequential or related thereto.
Subject
Environment gen., Food & nutrition, Land & soil, Cultivated plants, Water, General
Keyword
Hazards Public health Pollution control EIA Consumer protection Land tenure Lease Plant protection Fertilizers/nutrients Plant production Water supply Sewerage
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Indian Ocean, Small Island Developing States
Entry into force notes
Came into operation on 16 May 2020.
Abstract

This Act amend other Act relating to suspension or modification of powers and services for the duration of the Covid-19 period and for a period thereafter as may be established. As to water supply, no surcharge shall, notwithstanding subsection 21A(3)(a), be imposed and the water supply shall not be disconnected, provided that the amount of fees, rates, charges or other duties that the person owed to the Waste Water Management Authority is paid not later than such period as may be prescribed. The Consumer Protection (Price and Supplies Control) Act is amended to introduce fixed penalties. Amendment of the Environment Protection Act concern, among other things, expiration of EIA licences. The Income Tax Act is amended so as to provides, among other things, for a Covid levy and assistance schemes. The Landlord and Tenant Act is amended so as to prescribe that non-payment of rent during the Covid period shall not constitute a breach of a tenancy agreement. The Plant Protection Act is amended with respect to issue of plant import permits by the NPPO.

Full text
English
Website
attorneygeneral.govmu.org

References - Legislation

Amends

Consumer Protection (Price and Supplies Control) Act 1998 (No. 12 of 1998).

Legislation | Mauritius | 1998

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Inspection, Fraud, Court/tribunal

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Plant Protection Act (Act No. 10 of 2006).

Legislation | Mauritius | 2006

Keyword: Plant protection, Pests/diseases, International trade, Quarantine, Institution, Basic legislation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Central Water Authority Act.

Legislation | Mauritius | 1971 (2005)

Keyword: Inland waters, Institution, Freshwater pollution, Groundwater, Surface water, Waterworks, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Tourism Authority Act 2006 (No. 32 of 2006).

Legislation | Mauritius | 2006

Keyword: Tourism, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Land (Duties and Taxes) Act 1984.

Legislation | Mauritius | 1984 (2007)

Keyword: Tax/levy, Land valuation, Transfer

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Sugar Insurance Fund Act 1974 (No. 4 of 1974).

Legislation | Mauritius | 1974

Keyword: Agricultural development, Institution, Sugar, Processing/handling, Registration, Plant production, Sugar cane/sugar beet, Special fund, Liability/compensation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Utility Regulatory Authority Act 2004 (No. 42 of 2004).

Legislation | Mauritius | 2004

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Water supply, Institution, Effluent waste water/discharge, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Chemical Fertilizers Control Act.

Legislation | Mauritius | 1980 (1990)

Keyword: Fertilizers/nutrients, Authorization/permit, Basic legislation, Plant production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environment Protection Act.

Legislation | Mauritius | 1991 (2001)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Environmental planning, Institution, EIA, Environmental standards, Special fund, Authorization/permit, Coastal zone management, Offences/penalties, Marine pollution, Policy/planning, Standards, Protection of environment, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Landlord and Tenant Act (No. 6 of 1999).

Legislation | Mauritius | 1999

Keyword: Land tenure, Lease, Contract/agreement, Court/tribunal, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Transcription and Mortgage Act.

Legislation | Mauritius | 1982 (2009)

Keyword: Cadastre/land registration, Transfer

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Mauritius Cane Industry Authority Act 2011 (No. 40 of 2011).

Legislation | Mauritius | 2011

Keyword: Sugar, Internal trade, International trade, Authorization/permit, Plant production, Institution, Agricultural development, Sugar cane/sugar beet, Contract/agreement, Inspection, Dispute settlement

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Pharmacy Act 1983 (No. 60 of 1983).

Legislation | Mauritius | 1983 (2004)

Keyword: Toxicity/poisoning, Food quality control/food safety, Animal health, Drugs

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Criminal Code Act.

Legislation | Mauritius | 1838 (2020)

Keyword: Framework law, Governance, Offences/penalties, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Pests/diseases, Fraud, Agricultural commodities, Consumer protection, Beverages, Animal health, Animal welfare

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Interpretation and General Clauses Act (Act 33 of 1974).

Legislation | Mauritius | 1974 (2013)

Keyword: Governance, Ownership, Land tenure, Maritime zone, Territorial sea, Sovereignty

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Public Health Act (Cap. 277).

Legislation | Mauritius | 1925 (2006)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Pollution control, Public health, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Food quality control/food safety, Inspection, Right to food, Breastfeeding/infant food, Nutrition, Human rights, Animal health, Pests/diseases, Slaughtering, Waste disposal, Waste management, Water supply, Sewerage, Waterworks, Potable water, Water quality standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX