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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