TITLE 42
State Affairs and Government
CHAPTER 42-60
Energy Crisis Management
SECTION 42-60-6
§ 42-60-6 Powers of the governor.
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 agencies of other states in matters pertaining to the energy crisis; and in
connection with the energy crisis, to take any measures which he or she may
deem proper to carry into effect any request of the president and any other
federal officers and agencies that may be charged with responsibilities related
to the energy crisis management effort, the protection of the public peace,
health, and safety, or the preservation of life, property, and the operation of
the economy and society within this state; and
(2) To use and employ within the state, from time to time,
and as he or she may deem expedient, any of the property, services, and
resources of the state for the purposes set forth in this chapter; and
(3) To employ any measures and give any directions to state
and local officers and agencies that may be reasonable and necessary for the
purpose of securing compliance with the provisions of this chapter and with the
orders, rules, and regulations made pursuant to this chapter; and
(4) To utilize the services and facilities of existing
officers, offices, departments, commissions, boards, bureaus, institutions, and
other agencies of the state and of the political subdivisions of the state; and
all officers and agencies shall co-operate with and extend their services and
facilities to the governor as he or she may request; and
(5) To establish and implement any programs and plans that he
or she deems necessary to control and regulate all energy or energy resources;
and
(6) To take any other action that may be necessary to protect
the health, safety, and welfare of the people of this state and to preserve
their lives and property during the energy crisis. These powers or actions
including all contracts, transfers, leases, or loans executed pursuant to the
provisions of this chapter shall terminate and be revoked upon termination of
the crisis as set forth in this chapter, and these termination provisions shall
be included in all contracts, transfers, leases, or loans entered into pursuant
to this chapter.
History of Section.
(P.L. 1980, ch. 326, § 1.)