The Emergency Powers (Parish of St. James) Regulations no. 389 of 2023.

Subject

Energy, Environment gen., Food & nutrition, Land & soil, Water, Waste & hazardous substances, General

Keyword

Court/tribunal Public health Governance Institution Offences/penalties Energy conservation/energy production Natural gas Early warning system Hazards Beverages Food security Liability/compensation Ownership Sewerage Waste disposal Waste management Transport/storage Water supply

Geographical area

Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean, Small Island Developing States

Abstract

These Regulations, made under section 3 of the Emergency Powers Act, concern the maintenance, or establishment of essential services by the Government or any public or private enterprise during an emergency, including: collection, storage, purification or distribution of water; collection, storage, treatment and disposal of sewage or garbage; manufacture, storage or distribution of gas for use by the public; generation, storage or distribution of electricity for use by the public; prevention, control and extinguishing of fires; maintenance of public health; distribution of food or drink of any description. Matters covered by these Regulations include: protection of public property; protection of essential services; right of access to any land or building by the public authority; power to requisition services; power to restrict access to any area and related offences; establishment of tribunal for review of cases of detention; assessment of compensation in respect of the taking of the land.

Full text

English

Website

japarliament.gov.jm

References - Legislation

Implements

Emergency Powers Act.

Legislation | Jamaica | 1938 (1973)

Keyword: Hazards, Early warning system

Source: FAO, FAOLEX