Disaster Risk Management (Amendment) Act No. 6 of 2021.
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Type of law
Legislation
Abstract
This Act amends the definition of disaster by adding the occurrence or threat of an occurrence of an event or other calamity which may result from a hazardous materials incident, a nuclear or radiation emergency, or a pandemic, and adds the definitions of hazardous material, hazardous materials incident, and nuclear or radiation emergency. Furthermore, this Act amends several sections and Fifth and Sixth Schedules regarding offences and penalties.
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Long title of text
An Act to amend the Disaster Risk Management Act in order to adequately implement and address measures to combat various calamitous events, including a pandemic; and for connected matters.
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Repealed
No
Source language
English
Legislation Amendment
No