Government Order No. 76 of 2020 on Declaration of Emergency Situation in the Administrative Territory of the Republic of Estonia Country/Territory Estonia Document type Regulation Date 2020 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source RT III, 13.03.2020, 1 Subject General Keyword Hazards Governance Risk assessment/management Public health Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Northern Europe Abstract This order provides that the Government of the Republic declares an emergency situation in connection with the pandemic spread of the corona virus causing the COVID-19 disease throughout the world. The order also provides for the identification of the spread of the virus in Estonia, the likelihood of the expansion of the spread of the virus, the resulting risk of mass contraction of the virus and the need to implement the governance arrangements provided for in Division 2 of Chapter 4 of the Emergency Act. The emergency caused by the spread of the virus cannot be resolved without applying the governance arrangements provided for in the Emergency Act. The order then designates the administrative territory of the Republic of Estonia as the emergency situation zone; and puts the Prime Minister in charge of the emergency situation. Full text English Website www.riigiteataja.ee References - Legislation Implements Emergency Act (2017) Legislation | Estonia | 2017 (2018) Keyword: Hazards, Policy/planning, Governance, Local government, Liability/compensation, Early warning system, Risk assessment/management Source: FAO, FAOLEX Implemented by Government Order No. 97 of 2020 on Involvement of Defence League in ensuring security in the territory of the rural municipalities of Saaremaa and Muhu Legislation | Estonia | 2020 Keyword: Governance, Hazards, Risk assessment/management, Local government, Enforcement/compliance, Human rights, Inspection Source: FAO, FAOLEX Government Order No. 80 of 2020 on Suspension of the Right to the Retail Sale of Alcoholic Beverages throughout the State from 10:00 p.m. to 10:00 a.m. Legislation | Estonia | 2020 Keyword: Hazards, Risk assessment/management, Beverages, Internal trade, Vending, Viticulture/oenological practices, Enforcement/compliance Source: FAO, FAOLEX