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Emergency Management Bill (No 2)

Preliminary provisions

12: Act does not limit other functions, duties, or powers

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"This law doesn't stop other laws from working."

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This proposed law does not stop other laws from working. You can still do things you are allowed to do under other laws. This law does not replace other laws or rules.

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11: Enforcement of Act against the Crown, or

"Holding the Government Responsible for Following the Law"

13: Precautionary approach, or

"Being careful when there's a risk, even if you're not totally sure"

Part 1Preliminary provisions

12Act does not limit other functions, duties, or powers

Unless this Act otherwise provides, this Act does not limit or affect, and does not apply in substitution for, the functions, duties, or powers of any person under any other legislation or rule of law.

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2002 No 33 s 6