Emergencies Act 1979 (7 MIRC Ch.11). País/Territorio Islas Marshall Tipo de documento Legislación Fecha 1979 (2012) Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Fuente original Marshall Islands Consolidated Legislation, 2012. Título completoAn Act to provide for matters concerning emergencies, and to authorize advancement of expenditures from the General Fund. Materia Medio ambiente gen. Palabra clave Peligros Fondo especial Área geográphica Micronesia, Oceania, Pacífico Sur Resumen This Act makes provision for the declaration of a state of emergency whereby life, health, or property is endangered and provides for some measures in a state of emergency. The declaration shall be made by the Cabinet or, when the Cabinet cannot be convened timely, the President of the Marshall Islands. A proclamation of emergency shall be confirmed by resolution in order to stay in force for a prolonged period. During the period a proclamation of emergency is in force, the Cabinet or the President, when the Cabinet cannot be convened timely, may promulgate whatever orders are necessary to assure the safety of life, health and property of the community. Texto completo Inglés Página web www.paclii.org