Restrictions to resolve difficulties arising from the exercise of rights

(1) Where the exercise of rights conferred by this Act creates serious difficulties in any sector of the economy of Belize, or results in economic hardships in any district or region thereof, the Competent Minister may, subject to the provisions of this section, apply such restrictions on the exercise of rights as the Minister considers appropriate in order to resolve the difficulties or alleviate the hardships. (2) If the Competent Minister intends to apply restrictions pursuant to sub-section (1), the Minister shall, prior to applying the restrictions, notify the competent organ of the Community of the Minister’s intention and the nature of the restrictions. (3) If the Competent Minister is unable to notify the competent organ prior to the application of the restrictions, the Minister shall, upon applying the restrictions, forthwith notify the competent organ of the Community of the application and the nature of the restrictions.