Section 25: Regulations
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25. Regulations
(1) The Minister may make such regulations as he thinks fit for the purposes of this Act.
(2) Any regulations made under subsection (1) may provide for the taking
of fees and the granting of licences.
(3) The Commissioner may make such regulations as he thinks fit for
the—
(a) maintenance of law and order;
(b) security of the State;
(c) security of persons and property;
(d) control of vehicles;
(e) control of pleasure craft; and
(f) control of places of amusement and recreation.
(4) Notwithstanding the Interpretation and General Clauses Act, any regulations made under subsection (3)—
(a) shall not be laid before the Assembly; and
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(b) shall be published in such manner, and shall come into operation
on such day, as the Commissioner may determine.
[S. 25 amended by s. 4 (2) (b) of Act 25 of 2016 w.e.f. 9 January 2017.]
SCHEDULE
[Section 4]
OATH
I, ............ swear/solemnly affirm that I will faithfully execute and perform the duties
of∗ ........................ of Police, and of any other office in the Police Force to which I
may be appointed, in the preservation of peace and the prevention and detection of
all offences, and all other duties as required of me by law, without fear or favour,
affection or ill will.
So help me God.
........................................... (Name)
........................................... (Rank)
∗ Here insert name of office
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- Can the Commissioner make regulations for public safety without those regulations being laid before the National Assembly?