Title 42, Title 42 Affairs and Government

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 du…

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 committe…

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, the governor shall by executive order declare the existence of an energy crisis in any or all section…

Upon the issuance of an executive order declaring the existence of an energy crisis, the governor shall have the following powers: (1) To cooperate with the president of the United States and federal departments, agencies, and independent establishments, and the offices and agenc…

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 measure…

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.

(a) The governor may make, amend, and rescind any orders, rules, and regulations that the governor 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 provi…