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Emergency Powers (Hurricane, Earthquake, Fire or Flood) Act (Cap. 148), No. 5 of 1957.

País/Territorio
Antigua y Barbuda
Tipo de documento
Legislación
Fecha
1957
Fuente
FAO, FAOLEX
Materia
Medio ambiente gen., Alimentación y nutrición, Agua
Palabra clave
Peligros Incendios forestales Principio de cautela Evaluación/manejo de riesgos Seguridad alimentaria Nutrición Agua potable Salud pública Inundación
Área geográphica
Americas, Caribe, América Latina y el Caribe, Atlántico Norte, Pequeños estados insulares en desarrollo
Resumen

After the occurrence in Antigua and Barbuda of any hurricane, earthquake, fire or flood, the Cabinet may declare by proclamation in the Gazette that a state of emergency exists. Duration of the proclamation is not more than one month, without prejudice to the issue of another proclamation at or before the end of that period. This Act sets forth provisions on the notification of the Legislature regarding the proclamation of emergency, authorization of the Cabinet to make orders, and offences and penalties. In case that the proclamation of emergency has been in force for long periods, the Cabinet may make orders for requisitioning and regulating the supply and distribution of food, clothing, water, fuel, light and other necessities of life in order to preserve the health, welfare and safety of the public.

Texto completo
Inglés
Página web
legalaffairs.gov.ag

Referencias - Legislación

Implementado por

Disaster Management Act, 2002 (No. 13 of 2002).

Legislación | Antigua y Barbuda | 2002

Palabra clave: Peligros, Sistema de alerta temprana, Institución, Legislación básica

Fuente: FAO, FAOLEX