Section 2

In exercise of the powers conferred upon me by section 37 of the Disaster Preparedness and Response Act, and all powers thereunto me enabling, I, SAID W. MUSA, Prime Minister, do hereby appoint the 28th day of August, 2000 as the day when the said Act shall come into force. MADE this 21st day of August, 2000. (SAID W. MUSA) Prime Minister and Minister Responsible for Disaster Preparedness