EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ACT 2005 - SECT 77

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ACT 2005 - SECT 77

77 .         General provisions regarding directions

        (1)         A direction may be given under this Part orally or in writing.

        (2)         A direction given orally is to be confirmed in writing within 2 working days after it is given, unless within that period it is complied with or cancelled.

        (2A)         A direction under section 67, 70, 71, 72A(2) or 75(1)(i) that is given in relation to a class of person or thing —

            (a)         need not be given directly to the persons to whom it applies; and

            (b)         despite the Interpretation Act 1984 section 41 (to the extent to which it applies), need not be published in the Gazette ; and

            (c)         must be published in the manner that the Minister considers suitable in the circumstances of the emergency.

        (3)         Failure to comply with subsection (2) or (2A)(c) does not invalidate the direction.

        [Section 77 amended: No. 11 of 2020 s. 12.]

        [Heading inserted: No. 33 of 2022 s. 7.]

        [Heading inserted: No. 33 of 2022 s. 7.]