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Disaster Management Act · 2024 Revised Edition · Part · Powers
Disaster Management Act · 2024 Revised Edition · Part · Powers
Official textFrom Attorney General's Chambers, unchanged
The Director may only exercise his powers given under sections 30, 31
Director
“Director” means the Director of the Centre referred to in section 16(2);
and 32 —
during the period of a disaster situation; and
period
“period” means the period for which the declaration of a disaster situation is in force;
to do any of the following —
ensure public safety or public order;
prevent or minimise loss of human life, or illness or injury to humans or animals;
prevent or minimise loss or damage to property, or damage to the environment.
Director
“Director” means the Director of the Centre referred to in section 16(2);
disaster situation
“disaster situation” means a disaster situation declared under section 22;
period
“period” means the period for which the declaration of a disaster situation is in force;