Emergency Powers Act [Chapter 11:04]. Country/Territory Zimbabwe Document type Legislation Date 1960 (1986) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to make exceptional provision for the protection of the community in cases where a declaration in terms of subsection (1), or a resolution in terms of subsection (6), of section 31J of the Constitution is in force; and to provide for matters incidental thereto or connected therewith. Subject Agricultural & rural development, Food & nutrition Keyword Hazards Early warning system Food security Geographical area Africa, Eastern Africa, Landlocked Developing Nations Abstract This Act confers powers on the President of Zimbabwe to make emergency Regulations where a declaration in terms of subsection (1) of section 31(J) of the Constitution has been made and so long as that declaration is in force. These Regulations may be made for, among other things, the maintenance of essential services including any service relating to the supply and distribution of water or sewerage or any service relating to the production, supply, delivery or distribution of food. The Regulations may make provision for the acquisition by the State of any property other than land. Full text English Website www.parlzim.gov.zw