Section 30: Rodrigues Regional Assembly Laws

30. Rodrigues Regional Assembly Laws (1) Without prejudice to sections 45 and 46 of the Constitution, the Regional Assembly may, in the exercise of its powers under this Act, propose and adopt Bills in relation to the matters for which it is responsible under section 26. (2) Such Bills shall be debated in the Regional Assembly in accordance with its Standing Orders and, if adopted, shall be transmitted by the Chief Commissioner to the Minister with a request for its introduction into Parliament for enactment into law in accordance with section 46 of the Constitution. (3) Where the Cabinet so decides, a Bill adopted under subsection (1) shall be introduced into Parliament with a view to its enactment in accordance with the relevant Standing Orders. (4) Subject to the provisions of section 2 (2) (a) (iii), a Bill adopted by the Regional Assembly shall not seek to abrogate, suspend, repeal, alter, override or be contrary to any law of the Republic of Mauritius or impose any direct or indirect taxation whatsoever. (5) When enacted, a law introduced into Parliament under subsection (3), shall be known as a Rodrigues Regional Assembly Law and shall be so designated in its short title.