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Law of Georgia on State of Emergency (No. 972-IS of 1997)

Country/Territory
Georgia
Document type
Legislation
Date
1997 (2018)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
120.160.030.05.001.000.265
Subject
Environment gen., General
Keyword
Hazards Governance Early warning system Risk assessment/management Public health Institution Procedural matters Social protection Subsidy/incentive
Geographical area
Asia, Black Sea, Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Western Asia
Abstract

This Law provides for state of emergency management. It provides that a state of emergency is a temporary measure that shall be declared in accordance with the legislation of Georgia in the interests of ensuring the security of the citizens of Georgia during mass disorder, encroachment upon the territorial integrity of the country, military coups, armed insurrections, terrorist acts, natural disasters or man-made catastrophe or outbreaks of epidemic, or in other cases when the state authorities are unable to exercise their constitutional powers in a normal manner. The purpose of the declaration of a state of emergency is the normalisation of the situation as quickly as possible, and the restoration of law and order. The President of Georgia declares a state of emergency throughout the whole territory of Georgia or in certain parts thereof, upon the recommendation of the Prime Minister of Georgia. During a state of emergency, the supreme bodies of the executive authority of Georgia, depending on specific circumstances, within the scope of their authority, and in accordance with the requirements of legislation gain special powers under this Law. Additionally, during a state of emergency, or for the purposes of its prevention, the State shall provide dwelling areas and compensation for material damage, and shall ensure assistance in job seeking, and otherwise assist citizens who have suffered due to actions undertaken for the elimination of the state of emergency.

Full text
English/Georgian
Website
matsne.gov.ge

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Edict No. 2 of 21 April 2020 of President of Georgia on Declaration of State of Emergency throughout Whole Territory of Georgia

Legislation | Georgia | 2020

Keyword: Public health, Hazards, Risk assessment/management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Resolution No. 5866-SS of 2020 of Georgian Parliament on Approval of Edict No. 2 of 21 April 2020 of President of Georgia on Declaration of State of Emergency throughout Whole Territory of Georgia

Legislation | Georgia | 2020

Keyword: Public health, Hazards, Risk assessment/management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 1 of 21 March 2020 of President of Georgia on Measures to be Implemented in Connection with Declaration of State of Emergency throughout Whole Territory of Georgia

Legislation | Georgia | 2020

Keyword: Public health, Hazards, Risk assessment/management, Human rights, Property rights

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Edict No. 1 of 21 March 2020 of President of Georgia on Declaration of State of Emergency throughout Whole Territory of Georgia

Legislation | Georgia | 2020

Keyword: Public health, Hazards, Risk assessment/management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Resolution No. 5865-SS of 2020 of Georgian Parliament on Approval of Decree No. 1 of 21 March 2020 of President of Georgia on Measures to be Implemented in Connection with Declaration of State of Emergency throughout Whole Territory of Georgia

Legislation | Georgia | 2020

Keyword: Public health, Hazards, Risk assessment/management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Resolution No. 5864-SS of 2020 of Georgian Parliament on Approval of Edict No. 1 of 21 March 2020 of President of Georgia on Declaration of State of Emergency throughout Whole Territory of Georgia

Legislation | Georgia | 2020

Keyword: Public health, Hazards, Risk assessment/management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX