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Emergency Powers (Covid 19)(No. 2) Order, 2020.

Country/Territory
Bahamas
Document type
Regulation
Date
2020
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Food & nutrition, Water, General
Keyword
Hazards Food security Internal trade Vending Water supply
Geographical area
Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, Small Island Developing States
Abstract

This Order, made by the Prime Minister under the Emergency Powers (Covid 19) Regulations, 2020, introduces measures on the movement of persons and goods in order to prevent the spreading of COVID-19 in The Bahamas. There shall be a general shelter-in-place obligation. Every non-essential establishment, or business shall remain closed except, amongst others, wholesale or retail grocery stores and Farmers' Markets. The first two shopping hours to be reserved for seniors, disabled persons and essential workers. Also any water production and depot facilities shall be operative. "Essential workers" is only partially defined.

Full text
English
Website
www.bahamaslocal.com

References - Legislation

Implements

Emergency Powers (Covid-19 Pandemic) Regulations, 2020.

Legislation | Bahamas | 2020

Keyword: Hazards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Emergency Powers (Covid 19)(No. 2) (Amendment) Order, 2020.

Legislation | Bahamas | 2020

Keyword: Hazards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX