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Dangerous Substances Act 2004
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179 Emergency orders The Minister may, in writing, make an order (an emergency order) if the Minister believes, on reasonable grounds, that the order is necessary to prevent or minimise a risk of serious harm to the health or safety of people, or substantial damage to property or the environment, from a hazard associated with a dangerous substance. Note An order may be made in relation to a particular kind of dangerous substance (see Legislation Act, s 48).