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Emergency Food Supply Act.

Country
Type of law
Legislation
Date of original text
Date of latest amendment
Source

Abstract
This Act provides for mechanism to secure food supply in case of war, danger of war or other extraordinary circumstances. The Government shall appoint food commissioners for each province. the Minister may appoint other Commissioners for a specified area. These Commissioners shall carry into effect measures to be taken under this Act in respect of agriculture and fisheries and food production, processing in general. Provisions of the Act regarding emergency powers (6-12) shall only enter into force in case of an emergency situation.
Notes
Version of 1 January 2015 of the Act originally issued on 12 December 1962.
Repealed
No
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
Noodwet voedselvoorziening.