Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act 1996

135 Interpretation

• In this Part of this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—

  Emergency means—

  • (a) Actual or imminent danger to human health or safety; or

  • (b) A danger to the environment or chattels so significant that immediate action is required to remove the danger—

  arising from a hazardous substance or new organism

  Enforcement officer includes any member of the Police, and any Chief Fire Officer or person exercising the powers of a Chief Fire Officer under section 28 or section 28A or section 29 of the Fire Service Act 1975.