Trade (Sale of Goods During Period of Declaration of Disaster Area) Order, 2020. Country/Territory Jamaica Document type Regulation Date 2020 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Food & nutrition, General Keyword Public health Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Early warning system Internal trade Vending Geographical area Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean, Small Island Developing States Entry into force notes This Order enters into force on 31 March 2020. Abstract For the operational enforcement period of the Disaster Risk Management (Declaration of Disaster Area) Order, 2020, no person whose business includes the retail sale of goods shall sell any necessary goods to another person at a price higher than the price charged immediately before the coming into force of the Disaster Risk Management (Declaration of Disaster Area) Order, 2020. In addition, it defines "necessary goods" as follows, any: i) item used, or intended for use, as food or drink by a person; ii) personal care items, such as soap, cleaning products, antibacterial products, toiletries, alcohol, hand sanitizers, bleach and gloves; and iii) medical supplies, including surgical masks and prescription and non-prescription medication. This Order does not include any goods that are, or may be, regulated by or under agricultural or plant legislation. Full text English Website japarliament.gov.jm References - Legislation Implements Trade Act. Legislation | Jamaica | 1955 (2011) Keyword: Agricultural development, Institution, Internal trade, International trade, Authorization/permit, Agricultural commodities Source: FAO, FAOLEX