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Emergency Powers Ordinance (Cap. 137).

Country/Territory
Saint Helena (UK)
Document type
Legislation
Date
1978 (2011)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Gazette Notice No. 63 of 1 July 2011.
Long title
An Ordinance to make exceptional provision for the maintenance of essential supplies and services to the community in case of emergency.
Subject
Agricultural & rural development
Keyword
Hazards Early warning system Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Africa, Atlantic Ocean Islands, Western Africa
Abstract

This Ordinance grants powers to the Governor in Council to make emergency Regulations which the Governor in Council may deem necessary for the preservation of the peace, for securing and regulating the supply and distribution of food, water, fuel, light, and other necessities, for maintaining the means of transit or locomotion, and for any other purposes essential to the public safety and the life of the community.

Full text
English
Website
www.sainthelena.gov.sh

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Emergency Powers Order in Council, 1939 (Cap. 137).

Legislation | Saint Helena (UK) | 1939 (2011)

Keyword: Hazards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX