153Temporary emergency regulations

153 Temporary emergency regulations (1) A regulation may be made under this section that contain provisions that are in addition to, or in substitution for, 1 or more of the provisions of the food standards code as the provisions of the code apply in the ACT. (2) A regulation mentioned in subsection (1) may be made only if the Minister has certified that the regulation is necessary as it relates to an issue of public health and safety.

(3) A provision of a regulation mentioned in subsection (1) does not continue in force— (a) except as provided by paragraph (b)—for longer than 1 year; or (b) if the provision is the same in substance as a provision of a regulation that was previously in force under this Act—for a period that, when added to the period for which that previous provision was in force, is longer than 1 year.