Section 42-60-7. – Emergency powers of political subdivisions.
§ 42-60-7. Emergency powers of political subdivisions. To protect life and property, the governing body of each political subdivision of the state is authorized, after the declaration of an energy crisis by the governor, to carry out within its jurisdiction those measures that may be ordered by the governor and any additional measures that the […]
Section 42-60-8. – Enforcement.
§ 42-60-8. Enforcement. The law-enforcing authorities of the state and of the political subdivisions of the state shall enforce the orders, rules, and regulations issued pursuant to this chapter. History of Section.P.L. 1980, ch. 326, § 1.
Section 42-60-9. – Orders, rules, and regulations.
§ 42-60-9. Orders, rules, and regulations. (a) The governor may make, amend, and rescind any orders, rules, and regulations that he or she may deem advisable to carry out the provisions of this chapter. (b) All orders, rules, and regulations promulgated by the governor shall become effective immediately except as provided in subsection (c). (c) […]
Section 42-60-10. – Penalties.
§ 42-60-10. Penalties. Every person shall obey, observe, and comply with the provisions of this chapter and with every effective order, rule, or regulation promulgated pursuant to this chapter. Violations of any provision of this chapter or of any order, rule, or regulation promulgated under this chapter shall constitute a misdemeanor and shall be punishable […]
Section 42-60-11. – Liberality of construction.
§ 42-60-11. Liberality of construction. This chapter shall be construed liberally in order to effectuate its purpose. History of Section.P.L. 1980, ch. 326, § 1.
Section 42-60-12. – Severability.
§ 42-60-12. Severability. If any provision of this chapter, or the application of this chapter to any person or circumstances, is held invalid, that invalidity shall not affect other provisions or application of the chapter which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this chapter […]
Section 42-60-13. – [Obsolete.]
§ 42-60-13. [Obsolete.]
Section 42-60-3. – Definitions.
§ 42-60-3. Definitions. Terms used in this title shall be construed as follows, unless another meaning is expressed or is clearly apparent from the language or context: (1) “Energy crisis” means a condition of danger to the health, safety, welfare, or economic well being of the citizens of this state due to existing or impending […]
Section 42-60-4. – Information collection.
§ 42-60-4. Information collection. In order to determine whether or not abnormal market disruptions, as they relate to energy, exist or are impending, there is created the governor’s technical assistance committee, which shall convene at the call of the governor, and shall meet at least semi-annually. The committee shall consist of nine (9) members: a […]
Section 42-60-5. – Declaration of energy crisis.
§ 42-60-5. Declaration of energy crisis. Whenever the governor finds that existing or impending abnormal, energy resource-related market disruptions threaten the health, safety, or welfare of the citizens of this state, he or she shall by executive order declare the existence of an energy crisis in any or all sections of the state. This declaration […]