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Epidemic Preparedness Act 2006 (No. 85 of 2006).

Country/Territory
New Zealand
Document type
Legislation
Date
2006 (2020)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Agricultural & rural development, General
Keyword
Risk assessment/management Hazards Use restrictions Early warning system Consumer protection Public health
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Oceania, South Pacific
Abstract

This Act consists of 26 sections and six Schedules. The principal purpose of this Act is to ensure that there is adequate statutory power for government agencies: a) to try to prevent the outbreak of epidemics in New Zealand; and b) to respond to epidemics in New Zealand; and c) to respond to certain possible consequences of epidemics (whether occurring in New Zealand or overseas). This Act also has the following purposes: a) to ensure that certain activities normally undertaken by people and agencies interacting with government agencies can continue to be undertaken during an epidemic in New Zealand: b) to enable the relaxation of some statutory requirements that might not be capable of being complied with, or complied with fully, during an epidemic. Last amended provisions concern COVID-19 Response Urgent Management Measures.

Full text
English
Website
www.legislation.govt.nz

References - Legislation

Amended by

COVID-19 Response (Urgent Management Measures) Legislation Act 2020 (Act No. 9 of 2020).

Legislation | New Zealand | 2020

Keyword: Court/tribunal, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Early warning system, Local government

Source: FAO, FAOLEX