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Emergency Management Bill (No 2)

Emergency response and recovery: states of emergency and transition periods - Powers applying during transition periods - Application and exercise of powers in sections 160 to 165

157: Application of sections 160 to 165

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"What happens during a national or local transition period"

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If a national or local transition period is happening in an area, the powers in sections 160 to 165 will apply. You can find these powers in sections 160 to 165. These sections will be used when a transition period is in force.

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"The Minister's Power to Give Directions During a Transition Period"

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Part 4Emergency response and recovery: states of emergency and transition periods
Powers applying during transition periods: Application and exercise of powers in sections 160 to 165

157Application of sections 160 to 165

The powers in sections 160 to 165 apply if a national or local transition period is in force in an area.

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