ACT No. XL of 2016 AN ACT to provide for the assignment of statutory responsibilities to Ministers.

I assent.

M ARIE- L OUISE

(L.S.)

C OLEIRO P RECA

President

29th July, 2016

ACT No. XL of 2016

AN ACT to provide for the assignment of statutory

responsibilities to Ministers.

BE IT ENACTED by the President, by and with the advice and

consent of the House of Representatives, in this present Parliament

assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:-

(1) The short title of this Act is the Assignment of Short title and

commencement.

Statutory Ministerial Responsibilities Act, 2016.

(2) This Act shall come into force on such a date as the Prime

Minister may by notice in the Gazette appoint, and different dates

may be so appointed for different provisions or different purposes of

this Act.

[Article 3]

Consolidated area of

Related law

Statutory title as set out in

responsibility

related law

Accommodation

Civil Code

Minister responsible for

(Cap. 16)

accommodation

Rent Restriction (Dwelling House)

Minister for the time being in

Ordinance

charge of the War Damage

(Cap. 116)

Commission

Agriculture

Code of Police Laws

Minister responsible for agriculture

(Cap. 10)

Public Gardens

Minister responsible for agriculture

(Closing) Ordinance

(Cap. 34)

Potato

Minister responsible for agriculture

(Cultivation) Ordinance

(Cap. 64)

Agriculture Returns Ordinance

Minister responsible for agriculture

(Cap. 84)

Agricultural Produce (Export)

Minister responsible for agriculture

Ordinance

(Cap. 85)

Marketing of Agricultural Produce

Minister responsible for agriculture

Regulations

(S.L. 117.04)

Farm Advisory Services Regulations

Minister responsible for rural

(S.L. 117.30)

affairs and the environment

Agriculture and Fishing Industries

Minister responsible for agriculture

(Financial Assistance) Act

(Cap. 146)

Agriculture and Fishing Industries

Minister responsible for the

(Financial Assistance) Act

department of agriculture

(Cap. 146)

Paying Agency Regulations

Minister responsible for agriculture

(S.L. 146.03)

Single Payment Scheme Regulations

Minister responsible for

(S.L. 146.07)

agricultural activities

Aids to Industries Ordinance

Minister responsible for agriculture

(Cap. 159)

Fertile Soil (Preservation) Act

Minister responsible for agriculture

(Cap. 236)

Business Promotion Act

Minister responsible for agriculture

(Cap. 325)

and fisheries

in so far as agriculture is concerned

responsibility

related law

Water Services Corporation Act

Minister responsible for agriculture

(Cap. 355)

Customs and Excise Tax Act

Minister responsible for agriculture

(Cap. 395)

Malta Crafts Council Act

Minister responsible for agriculture

(Cap. 421)

and fisheries

Organic Farming Regulations

Minister responsible for agriculture

(S.L. 427.54)

Pesticides Control Act

Minister responsible for agriculture

(Cap. 430)

Wine Act

Minister responsible for agriculture

(Cap. 436)

Animal Health Problems affecting

Minister in charge of Agriculture

Intra-Community Trade in Bovine

Animals and Swine Regulations

(S.L. 437.48)

Health Conditions governing Intra-

Minister responsible for agriculture

Community Trade in Ovine and

Caprine Animals Rules

(S.L. 437.79)

Producer Organisations Act

Minister responsible for agriculture

(Cap. 447)

and fisheries

in so far as agriculture is concerned

Implementation of the Safeguard

Minister responsible for agriculture

Clause Order

(S.L. 460.06)

Biosafety Co-ordinating Committee

Minister responsible for agriculture

Regulations

and fisheries

(S.L. 504.57)

Animal welfare

Electronic Identification of Dogs

Minister responsible for animal

Regulations

welfare

(S.L. 437.101)

Animal Welfare Act

Minister responsible for veterinary

(Cap. 439)

services

Aviation

Civil Aviation (Air Operators’

Minister responsible for aviation

Certificates) Act

(Cap. 218)

Civil Aviation Act

Minister responsible for transport

(Cap. 232)

Eurocontrol Act

Minister responsible for civil

(Cap. 333)

aviation

responsibility

related law

Aviation

Airports and Civil Aviation

Minister responsible for civil

(Security) Act

aviation

(Cap. 405)

European Union Greenhouse Gas

Minister responsible for aviation

Emissions Trading Scheme for

Aviation Regulations

(S.L. 423.51)

Code of Conduct for Computerised

Minister responsible for civil

Reservation Systems Act

aviation

(Cap. 434)

National Aerospace Centre

Minister responsible for aviation

(Establishment as an Agency) Order

(S.L. 497.09)

Air Navigation Order

Minister responsible for civil

(S.L. 499.09)

aviation

Civil Aviation Joint Aviation

Minister responsible for aviation

Requirements Order

(S.L. 499.15)

Civil Aviation (Investigation of Air

Minister responsible for matters

Accidents and Incidents) Regulations

relating to civil aviation

(S.L. 499.22)

Aircraft Registration Act

Minister responsible for transport

(Cap. 503)

Aviation Security

Airports and Civil Aviation

Minister responsible for aviation

(Security) Act

security

(Cap. 405)

Building Industry

Building Regulation Act

Minister responsible for the

Regulation

(Cap. 513)

building industry

Energy Performance of Buildings

Minister responsible for the

Regulations

building industry and policy

(S.L. 513.01)

Avoidance of Damage to Third Party

Minister responsible for the

Property Regulations

regulation of the building industry

(S.L. 513.02)

Care of the Elderly

Social Security Act

Minister responsible for the elderly

(Cap. 318)

Child Policy

Children and Young Persons

Minister responsible for social

(Care Orders) Act

welfare

(Cap. 285)

Commissioner for Children Act

Minister responsible for children

(Cap. 462)

and family affairs

Citizenship

Constitution of Malta

Minister responsible for matters

relating to Maltese citizenship

responsibility

related law

Maltese Citizenship Act

Minister responsible for matters

(Cap. 188)

relating to Maltese citizenship

Identity Malta Agency (Establishment) Minister responsible for Home

Order

Affairs

(S.L. 497.07)

Civil Protection

Soċjetà Maltija tas-Salib l-Aħmar –

Minister responsible for civil

Malta Red Cross Society Act

protection

(Cap. 359)

Nuclear Safety and Radiation

Minister responsible for civil

Protection Regulations

protection

(S.L. 365.15)

Civil Protection Act

Minister responsible for civil

(Cap. 411)

protection

Civil Protection (Discipline and

Minister for civil protection

Association) Regulations

(S.L. 411.01)

Control of Major Accident Hazard

Minister responsible for civil

Regulations

protection

(S.L. 424.19)

Chemicals Co-ordinating Committee

Minister responsible for Civil

Regulations

Protection

(S.L. 504.60)

Climate Change Policy European Union Greenhouse Gas Emis- Minister responsible for climate

sions Trading Scheme for Stationary

change policy

Installations Regulations

(S.L. 423.50)

European Union Greenhouse Gas

Minister responsible for climate

Emissions Trading Scheme for

change policy

Aviation Regulations

(S.L. 423.51)

Climate Action Act

Minister responsible for climate

(Cap. 543)

change policy

Commerce

Commercial Code

Minister responsible for commerce

(Cap. 13)

Inflation of Prices (Prevention)

Minister responsible for trade

Ordinance

(Cap. 98)

Supplies and Services Act

Minister responsible for trade

(Cap. 117)

Requisition of Bakeries Regulations

Minister responsible for the

(S.L. 117.11)

department of trade

Auctioneers Act

Minister responsible for trade

(Cap. 342)

Related law

Statutory title as set out in

related law

Dual-Use Items (Export Control)

Minister responsible for trade

Regulations

(S.L. 365.12)

Malta Crafts Council Act

Minister responsible for industry

(Cap. 421)

Trading Licences Act

Minister responsible for commerce

(Cap. 441)

Open Air Markets (Establishment)

Minister for Economic Services

Order

(S.L. 441.06)

Licensing of Private Maritime Security Minister responsible for Commerce

Companies Regulations

(S.L. 480.05)

Small Business Act

Minister responsible for the

(Cap. 512)

economy

Radiocommunications Act

Minister responsible for

(Cap. 49)

communications

Radiocommunications Act

Minister responsible for

(Cap. 49)

radiocommunications

Wireless Installation on Ships Rules

Minister responsible for wireless

(S.L. 49.02)

telegraphy

Utilities and Services (Regulation of

Minister responsible for

Certain Works) Act

telecommunications

(Cap. 81)

Broadcasting Act

Minister responsible for wireless

(Cap. 350)

and telegraphy

Broadcasting Act

Minister responsible for

(Cap. 350)

communications

Television Broadcasting Services

Minister responsible for wireless

(Antennae) Regulations

telegraphy

(S.L. 350.02)

Electronic Communications

Minister responsible for

(Regulation) Act

communications

(Cap. 399)

Cessation of Exclusive Privileges Order Minister for electronic

(S.L. 399.12)

communications

Radiocommunications Installation on

Minister responsible for

Ships Rules

radiocommunications

(S.L. 399.34)

Malta Communications Authority Act

Minister responsible for

(Cap. 418)

communications

responsibility

related law

Processing of Personal Data (Electronic Minister responsible for

Communications Sector) Regulations communications

(S.L. 440.01)

Electronic Commerce Act

Minister responsible for

(Cap. 426)

communications

Competition Policy

Consumer Affairs Act

Minister responsible for consumer

And Consumer

(Cap. 378)

affairs

Protection

Competition Act

Minister responsible for

(Cap. 379)

competition matters

Malta Resources Authority Act

Minister responsible for

(Cap. 423)

Competition

Product Safety Act

Minister responsible for consumer

(Cap. 427)

affairs

Method for Designating Conformity

Minister of finance and

Assessment Bodies Regulations

economic affairs

(S.L. 427.45)

Gozo Passenger and Goods Service

Minister responsible for

(Fares) Regulations

Competitiveness and

(S.L. 499.31)

Communications

Waste Management (Packaging and

Minister responsible for the

Packaging Waste) Regulations

Product Safety Act

(S.L. 504.72)

Malta Competition and Consumer

Minister responsible for

Affairs Authority Act

competition, consumer affairs,

(Cap. 510)

standardization, metrology and

technical regulations

Regulator for Energy and Water

Minister responsible for

Services Act

competition

(Cap. 545)

Co-operatives

Co-operative Societies Act

Minister responsible for matters

(Cap. 442)

relating to co-operative societies

Correctional services

Criminal Code

Minister responsible for the prisons

(Cap. 9)

Prisons Act

Minister responsible for the prisons

(Cap. 260)

International Criminal Court Act

Minister responsible for prisons

(Cap. 453)

Restorative Justice Act

Minister responsible for the

(Cap. 516)

Department of Correctional

Services

responsibility

related law

Culture and the Arts

National Museums and Monuments

Minister responsible for the

(Comprehensive Admission Tickets)

National Museum of Malta

Act

(Cap. 298)

Home Ownership (Encouragement)

Minister responsible for culture

(Purchase of Government Dwelling

Houses Scheme) Regulations

(S.L. 328.03)

Broadcasting Act

Minister responsible for culture

(Cap. 350)

Cultural Heritage Act

Minister responsible for cultural

(Cap. 445)

heritage

National Museums, Sites and

Minister responsible for museums,

Collections (Admission Fees)

sites and collections

Regulations

(S.L. 445.05)

Mutual Recognition of Qualifications

Minister responsible for cultural

Act

heritage

(Cap. 451)

Malta Film Commission Act

Minister responsible for culture

(Cap. 478)

Environment and Development

Minister responsible for culture

Planning Act

(Cap. 504)

Environment and Development

Minister responsible for cultural

Planning Act

heritage

(Cap. 504)

Council for Maltese Living Abroad Act Minister responsible for culture

(Cap. 515)

Arts Council Malta Act

Minister responsible for culture

(Cap. 542)

Customs and Excise

Customs Ordinance

Minister responsible for customs

(Cap. 37)

Spirits Ordinance

Minister responsible for customs

(Cap. 41)

Boatmen's Fees Act

Minister under whose jurisdiction

(Cap. 73)

the customs department may, from

time to time, be

Methylated Spirits Ordinance

Minister responsible for customs

(Cap. 89)

Cargo Clearance and Transport Act

Minister responsible for customs

(Cap. 203)

responsibility

related law

Postal Services Act

Minister responsible for customs

(Cap. 254)

Import Duties Act

Minister responsible for customs

(Cap. 337)

Import Duties Act

Minister responsible for customs

(Cap. 337)

Military Equipment (Export Control)

Minister responsible for customs

Regulations

(S.L. 365.13)

Excise Duty Act

Minister responsible for customs

(Cap. 382)

Customs and Excise Tax Act

Minister responsible for finance

(Cap. 395)

Intellectual Property Rights

Minister responsible for customs

(Cross-Border Measures) Act

(Cap. 414)

Veterinary Services Act

Minister responsible for customs

(Cap. 437)

Air Navigation Order

Minister responsible for Customs

(S.L. 499.09)

Defence

Malta Armed Forces Act

Minister responsible for defence

(Cap. 220)

Fisheries Conservation and

Minister responsible for the armed

Management Act

forces

(Cap. 425)

Development Notification Order

Minister responsible for the armed

(S.L. 504.80)

forces

Development Planning Development Planning Act

Minister responsible for

(Cap. 356)

development planning

Economic Policy

Inflation of Prices (Prevention)

Minister responsible for industrial

Ordinance

development

(Cap. 98)

Commissioner of Land Ordinance

Minister responsible for economic

(Cap. 169)

affairs

Business Promotion Regulations

Minister responsible for economic

(S.L. 325.06)

services

Local Councils Act

Minister responsible for statistics

(Cap. 363)

Malta Statistics Authority Act

Minister responsible for statistics

(Cap. 422)

Occupational Health and Safety

Minister responsible for economic

Authority Act

affairs

(Cap. 424)

Related law

Statutory title as set out in

related law

Malta Council for Economic and Social Minister responsible for economic

Development Act

services

(Cap. 431)

Services (Internal Market) Act

Minister responsible for the

(Cap. 500)

economy

Income Tax Act

Minister responsible for education

(Cap. 123)

Education Act

Minister responsible for education

(Cap. 327)

Education Act

Minister of education

(Cap. 327)

Employment and Training Services Act Minister responsible for education

(Cap. 343)

Ecclesiastical Entities (Properties) Act Minister responsible for education

(Cap. 358)

Local Councils Act

Minister responsible for education

(Cap. 363)

Exemption from Payment of Duty on

Minister of education

Documents and Transfers Order

(S.L. 364.01)

Customs and Excise Tax Act

Minister responsible for education

(Cap. 395)

Malta Crafts Council Act

Minister responsible for education

(Cap. 421)

Protection of Young Persons at Work

Minister responsible for education

Places Regulations

(S.L. 424.10)

Cultural Heritage Act

Minister responsible for education

(Cap. 445)

Mutual Recognition of Qualifications

Minister responsible for education

Act

(Cap. 451)

Young Persons (Employment)

Minister responsible for education

Regulations

(S.L. 452.92)

Sports Act

Minister responsible for education

(Cap. 455)

Commissioner for Children Act

Minister responsible for education

(Cap. 462)

Maltese Language Act

Minister responsible for education

(Cap. 470)

Related law

Statutory title as set out in

related law

National Agency for Examinations

Minister responsible for education

(Establishment) Order

(S.L. 497.05)

National Literacy Agency

Minister responsible for education

(Establishment) Order

(S.L. 497.10)

Port Workers Ordinance

Minister responsible for labour

(Cap. 171)

Persons with Disability (Employment) Minister responsible for labour

Act

(Cap. 210)

Immigration Regulations

Minister responsible for

(S.L. 217.04)

employment

Employment and Training Services Act Minister responsible for labour

(Cap. 343)

Printing Industry Scheme -

Minister of labour, employment

Scheme No. 17

and welfare

(S.L. 343.17)

Refugees Act

Minister responsible for labour

(Cap. 420)

Work Places (Hoists and Lifts)

Minister responsible for labour

Regulations

(S.L. 424.05)

Mutual Recognition of Qualifications

Minister responsible for labour

Act

(Cap. 451)

Sustainable Energy and Water

Minister responsible for energy and

Conservation Unit (Establishment as an water conservation

Agency) Order

(S.L. 497.08)

Swimming Pools (Control) Act

Minister responsible for resources

(Cap. 244)

Criminal Code

Minister responsible for electricity

(Cap. 9)

Utilities and Services (Regulation of

Minister responsible for energy

Certain Works) Act

(Cap. 81)

Control of Sale of Underground

Minister responsible for water

services

Water Regulations

(S.L. 117.01)

Requisition of Water Tankers Regula-

Parliamentary Secretary to whom

are assigned duties in connection

tions

with the Water Services Corpora-

(S.L. 117.26)

tion

responsibility

related law

Water Services Corporation Act

Minister responsible for water

(Cap. 355)

Water Policy Framework

Minister responsible for resources

Regulations

(S.L. 504.129)

Enemalta (Transfer of Assets, Rights,

Minister responsible for energy

Liabilities and Obligations) Act

(Cap. 536)

Regulator for Energy and Water Ser-

Minister responsible for energy

and water services

vices Act

(Cap. 545)

Promotion of Energy from Renewable

Minister responsible for energy

Sources Regulations

(S.L. 545.11)

Electricity Market Regulations

Minister responsible for resources

(S.L. 545.13)

Energy Efficiency and Cogeneration

Minister responsible for the Reg-

ulator for Energy and Water Ser-

Regulations

vices

(S.L. 545.16)

Environmental

Code of Police Laws

Minister responsible for the

Protection

(Cap. 10)

environment

Filfla Nature Reserve Act

Minister responsible for the

(Cap. 323)

environment

Nuclear Safety and Radiation

Minister responsible for the

Protection Regulations

environment

(S.L. 365.15)

Control of Major Accident Hazard

Minister responsible for the

Regulations

environment

(S.L. 424.19)

Fisheries Conservation and

Minister responsible for the

Management Act

Department for the Protection of

(Cap. 425)

the Environment

Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation Minister responsible for

and Restriction of Chemicals

environment protection

Enforcement (E-Research) Committee

(S.L. 427.67)

Pesticides Control Act

Minister responsible for the

(Cap. 430)

environment

Plant Quarantine Act

Minister responsible for the

(Cap. 433)

protection of the environment

Environment Protection Act

Minister responsible for the

(Cap. 435)

environment

responsibility

related law

Veterinary Services Act

Minister responsible for the

(Cap. 437)

environment

Cultural Heritage Act

Minister responsible for the

(Cap. 445)

environment

Food Safety Act

Minister responsible for

(Cap. 449)

environment protection

Freedom of Information Act

Minister responsible for the

(Cap. 496)

environment

Port Reception Facilities for Ship-

Minister responsible for the

generated Wastes and Cargo Residues

environment

Regulations

(S.L. 499.30)

Environment and Development

Minister responsible for the

Planning Act

environment

(Cap. 504)

Nomination of Competent Authority

Minister responsible for the

Order

protection of the environment

(S.L. 504.34)

Waste Management (Packaging and

Minister responsible for the

Packaging Waste) Regulations

Environment Protection Act

(S.L. 504.72)

Water Policy Framework Regulations

Minister responsible for the

(S.L. 504.129)

environment

Conservation of Wild Birds

Minister for Sustainable

(Declaration on a Derogation for a

Development, the Environment and

Spring Hunting Season for Turtle Dove Climate Change

and Quail) Regulations

(S.L. 549.88)

Sustainable Development Act

Minister responsible for sustainable

(Cap. 521)

development

Equality

Equal Opportunities (Persons with

Minister responsible for social

Disability) Act

policy and its development

(Cap. 413)

Equality for Men and Women Act

Minister responsible for equality

(Cap. 456)

Equal Treatment of Persons Order

Minister responsible for equality

(S.L. 460.15)

Domestic Violence Act

Minister responsible for social

(Cap. 481)

policy

Gender Identity, Gender Expression

Minister responsible for equality

and Sex Characteristics Act

(Cap. 540)

Related law

Statutory title as set out in

related law

National Development and Social Fund Minister responsible for European

(Establishment as an Agency) Order

Union funds and programmes

(S.L. 497.12)

Malta Film Commission Act

Minister responsible for the film

(Cap. 478)

industry

Constitution of Malta

Minister responsible for finance

Standing Orders of the House of

Minister of finance

Representatives Order

(Cost 0.02)

Drainage Facilities and Sewer

Minister responsible for finance

Connection Regulations

(S.L. 10.29)

Civil Code

Minister responsible for finance

(Cap. 16)

Investment of Certain Moneys

Minister responsible for finance

Ordinance

(Cap. 26)

Fees Ordinance

Minister responsible for finance

(Cap. 35)

Compensation for Slaughtered Animals Minister responsible for finance

Regulations

(S.L. 36.18)

Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Act

Minister responsible for finance

(Cap. 46)

Widows’ and Orphans’ Pensions Act

Minister responsible for finance

(Cap. 58)

Revenue

Minister responsible for finance

(Safeguard) Act

(Cap. 61)

Clamping and Removal of Motor

Minister responsible for finance

Vehicles and Encumbering Objects

Regulations

(S.L. 65.13)

Public Lotto Ordinance

Minister responsible for finance

(Cap. 70)

Attorney General and Counsel for the

Minister responsible for finance

Republic

(Constitution of Office) Ordinance

(Cap. 90)

Pensions Ordinance

Minister responsible for finance

(Cap. 93)

Related law

Statutory title as set out in

related law

Motor Vehicles Insurance (Third Party Minister responsible for finance

Risks) Ordinance

(Cap. 104)

Income Tax Act

Minister responsible for finance

(Cap. 123)

Fiscal Exemptions (Institutions of the

Minister of Finance

European Communities) Rules

(S.L. 123.75)

Malta Treasury Bills Act

Minister responsible for finance

(Cap. 133)

Agriculture and Fishing Industries

Minister responsible for finance

(Financial Assistance) Act

(Cap. 146)

Local Loans (Registered Stock and

Minister responsible for finance

Securities) Ordinance

(Cap. 161)

Malta Government Savings Bank

Minister responsible for finance

Ordinance

(Cap. 167)

Port Workers Ordinance

Minister responsible for finance

(Cap. 171)

Financial Administration and Audit Act Minister responsible for finance

(Cap. 174)

Enemy Property Act

Minister responsible for finance

(Cap. 179)

Diplomatic Immunities and Privileges

Minister responsible for finance

Act

(Cap. 191)

Malta Development Corporation Act

Minister responsible for finance

(Cap. 202)

Central Bank of Malta Act

Minister responsible for finance

(Cap. 204)

Central Bank of Malta (Appointment of Minister for Finance

Designate Authority to Implement

Macro-Prudential Instruments)

Regulations

(S.L. 204.06)

Malta Membership of the International Minister charged with

Monetary Fund

responsibility for finance

(Cap. 209)

Development Loan Act

Minister for the time being

(Cap. 213)

responsible for finance

responsibility

related law

Malta Armed Forces Act

Minister for finance

(Cap. 220)

Savings Bonds Act

Minister responsible for finance

(Cap. 222)

Premium Bonds Act

Minister responsible for finance

(Cap. 223)

External Transactions Act

Minister responsible for finance

(Cap. 233)

Appointment for Authorised Dealer

Minister of finance

Order

(S.L. 233.02)

Merchant Shipping Act

Minister responsible for finance

(Cap. 234)

Membership of International Financial Minister responsible for finance

Organisations Act

(Cap. 235)

Referenda Act

Minister responsible for finance

(Cap. 237)

Immovable Property (Acquisition by

Minister responsible for finance

Non-Residents) Act

(Cap. 246)

Postal Services Act

Minister responsible for finance

(Cap. 254)

Barclays Bank (Transfer of Business)

Minister responsible for finance

Act

(Cap. 257)

Prisons Act

Minister responsible for finance

(Cap. 260)

Housing Authority Act

Minister responsible for finance

(Cap. 261)

Monte di Pietà Act

Minister responsible for finance

(Cap. 269)

Members of Parliament Pensions Act

Minister responsible for finance

(Cap. 280)

Accountancy Profession Act

Minister responsible for finance

(Cap. 281)

War Damage (Repeal) Act

Minister responsible for finance

(Cap. 289)

Commissioners for Justice Act

Minister responsible for finance

(Cap. 291)

Land Registration Act

Minister responsible for finance

(Cap. 296)

Related law

Statutory title as set out in

related law

Malta Government Savings Bank

Minister responsible for finance

(Winding Up) Act

(Cap. 307)

Social Security Act

Minister responsible for finance

(Cap. 318)

Education Act

Minister responsible for finance

(Cap. 327)

Home Ownership (Encouragement)

Minister responsible for finance

(Subsidy on Interests on House Loans)

(Private Sector) Regulations

(S.L. 328.02)

Local Loan Act

Minister responsible for finance

(Cap. 329)

Trusts and Trustees Act

Minister responsible for finance

(Cap. 331)

Malta Freeports Act

Minister responsible for finance

(Cap. 334)

Multilateral Investment Guarantee

Minister responsible for finance

Agency Act

(Cap. 335)

Employment and Training Services Act Minister responsible for finance

(Cap. 343)

Financial Markets Act

Minister responsible for finance

(Cap. 345)

Malta Membership of the European

Minister responsible for finance

Central Bank for Reconstruction and

Development Act

(Cap. 347)

Broadcasting Act

Minister responsible for finance

(Cap. 350)

General Elections Act

Minister responsible for finance

(Cap. 354)

Water Services Corporation Act

Minister responsible for finance

(Cap. 355)

Ecclesiastical Entities (Properties) Act Minister responsible for finance

(Cap. 358)

Local Councils Act

Minister responsible for finance

(Cap. 363)

Local Councils Act

Minister of finance

(Cap. 363)

Duty on Documents and Transfers Act Minister responsible for finance

(Cap. 364)

responsibility

related law

Motor Vehicles Registration Tax Act

Minister responsible for finance

(Cap. 368)

Investment Services Act

Minister responsible for finance

(Cap. 370)

Banking Act

Minister responsible for finance

(Cap. 371)

Income Tax Management Act

Minister responsible for finance

(Cap. 372)

Prevention of Money Laundering Act

Minister responsible for finance

(Cap. 373)

Financial Institutions Act

Minister responsible for finance

(Cap. 376)

Consumers Affairs Act

Minister responsible for finance

(Cap. 378)

Bunkering (Fuels) Tax Act

Minister responsible for finance

(Cap. 381)

Excise Duty Act

Minister responsible for finance

(Cap. 382)

Companies Act

Minister responsible under the

(Cap. 386)

Retirement Pensions Act

Companies Act

Minister responsible for finance

(Cap. 386)

Arbitration Act

Minister responsible for finance

(Cap. 387)

Security Service Act

Minister responsible for finance

(Cap. 391)

Local and Other Loans Act

Minister responsible for finance

(Cap. 393)

National Audit and National Audit

Minister for finance

Office Act

(Cap. 396)

Condominium Act

Minister responsible for finance

(Cap. 398)

Electronic Communications Networks

Minister responsible for finance

and Services (General) Regulations

(S.L. 399.28)

Value Added Tax Act

Minister responsible for finance

(Cap. 406)

Malta Travel and Tourism Services Act Minister responsible for finance

(Cap. 409)

Civil Protection Act

Minister responsible for finance

(Cap. 411)

responsibility

related law

Equal Opportunities (Persons with

Minister responsible for finance

Disability) Act

(Cap. 413)

Equal Opportunities (Persons with

Minister of finance

Disability) Act

(Cap. 413)

Malta Communications Authority Act

Minister responsible for finance

(Cap. 418)

Malta Standards Authority

Minister responsible for finance

(Cap. 419)

Malta Statistics Authority Act

Minister of finance

(Cap. 422)

Malta Resources Authority Act

Minister responsible for finance

(Cap. 423)

European Union Greenhouse Gas

Minister responsible for finance

Emissions Trading Scheme for

Aviation Regulations

(S.L. 423.51)

Occupational Health and Safety

Minister responsible for finance

Authority Act

(Cap. 424)

Malta Council for Economic and Social Minister of finance

Development Act

(Cap. 431)

Malta Council for Economic and Social Minister responsible for finance

Development Act

(Cap. 431)

Veterinary Service Act

Minister responsible for finance

(Cap. 437)

Data Protection Act

Minister responsible for finance

(Cap. 440)

Cooperative Societies Act

Minister responsible for finance

(Cap. 442)

Cultural Heritage Act

Minister responsible for finance

(Cap. 445)

Mutual Recognition of Qualifications

Minister responsible for finance

Act

(Cap. 451)

Employment and Industrial Relations

Minister of finance

Act

(Cap. 452)

Sports Act

Minister responsible for finance

(Cap. 455)

responsibility

related law

Equality for Men and Women Act

Minister responsible for finance

(Cap. 456)

Medicines Act

Minister responsible for finance

(Cap. 458)

Medicines Act

Minister of finance

(Cap. 458)

European Union Act

Minister responsible for finance

(Cap. 460)

Malta Enterprise Corporation Act

Minister responsible for finance

(Cap. 463)

Malta Enterprise Corporation Act

Minister of finance

(Cap. 463)

Maltese Language Act

Minister responsible for finance

(Cap. 470)

Eco-Contribution Act

Minister responsible for finance

(Cap. 473)

Eco-Contribution Act

Minister of finance

(Cap. 473)

Mediation Act

Minister responsible for finance

(Cap. 474)

National Archives Act

Minister responsible for finance

(Cap. 477)

Malta Film Commission Act

Minister responsible for finance

(Cap. 478)

Licensing of Private Maritime Security Minister responsible for finance

Companies Regulations

(S.L. 480.05)

Euro Adoption Act

Minister responsible for finance

(Cap. 485)

Administrative Justice Act

Minister responsible for finance

(Cap. 490)

Voluntary Organisations Act

Minister responsible for finance

(Cap. 492)

Public Administration Act

Minister responsible for finance

(Cap. 497)

Authority for Transport in Malta Act

Minister responsible for finance

(Cap. 499)

Government Borrowing and Granting

Minister responsible for finance

of Loans to the Hellenic Republic Act

(Cap. 502)

Environment and Development

Minister responsible for finance

Planning Act

(Cap. 504)

Related law

Statutory title as set out in

related law

Participation and Guarantees under the Minister of Finance

European Financial Stability Facility

Act

(Cap. 505)

Government Borrowing and Granting

Minister responsible for finance

of Loans to Air Malta plc. Act

(Cap. 506)

Malta Competition and Consumer

Minister responsible for Finance

Affairs Authority Act

(Cap. 510)

Malta Libraries Act

Minister responsible for Finance

(Cap. 511)

Building Regulation Act

Minister responsible for Finance

(Cap. 513)

Commissioner for Revenue Act

Minister responsible for Finance

(Cap. 517)

Sustainable Development Act

Minister responsible for Finance

(Cap. 521)

Participation and Granting of Financial Minister responsible for Finance

Stability Support under the European

Stability Mechanism Act

(Cap. 523)

Health Act

Minister responsible for Finance

(Cap. 528)

Fiscal Responsibility Act

Minister responsible for Finance

(Cap. 534)

Arts Council Malta Act

Minister responsible for finance

(Cap. 542)

ŻFIN Malta Regulations

Minister of Finance

(S.L. 542.04)

Regulator for Energy and Water

Minister responsible for finance

Services Act

(Cap. 545)

Budget Measures Implementation Acts Minister responsible for finance

Local Loan Acts

Minister responsible for finance

Malta Financial Services Authority Act Minister responsible for finance

(Cap. 330)

Distance Selling (Retail Financial

Minister responsible for financial

Services) Regulations

regulation

(S.L. 330.07)

Banking Act

Minister responsible for finance

(Cap. 371)

Related law

Statutory title as set out in

related law

Credit Institutions (Reorganisation and Minister responsible for financial

Winding-up) Regulations

regulation

(S.L. 371.12)

Financial Institutions Act

Minister responsible for finance

(Cap. 376)

Controlled Companies (Procedure for

Minister responsible for finance

Liquidation) Act

(Cap. 383)

Companies Act

Minister responsible under the

(Cap. 386)

Investment Services Act

Companies Act

Minister responsible under the

(Cap. 386)

Special Funds (Regulation) Act

Insurance Business Act

Minister responsible for finance

(Cap. 403)

Special Funds (Regulation) Act

Minister responsible for finance

(Cap. 450)

Financial Collateral Arrangements

Minister responsible for financial

Regulations

regulation

(S.L. 459.01)

Prevention of Financial Markets Abuse Minister responsible for finance

Act

(Cap. 476)

Securitisation Act

Minister responsible for finance

(Cap. 484)

Insurance Intermediaries Act

Minister responsible for finance

(Cap. 487)

Retirement Pensions Act

Minister responsible for Finance

(Cap. 514)

Company Service Providers Act

Minister responsible for finance

(Cap. 529)

Agriculture and Fishing Industries

Minister responsible for the

(Financial Assistance) Act

department of fisheries

(Cap. 146)

Agriculture and Fishing Industries

Minister responsible for fisheries

(Financial Assistance) Act

(Cap. 146)

Business Promotion Act

Minister responsible for agriculture

(Cap. 325)

and fisheries

in so far as fisheries are concerned

Customs and Excise Tax Act

Minister responsible for fisheries

(Cap. 395)

Related law

Statutory title as set out in

related law

Fisheries Conservation and

Minister responsible for fisheries

Management Act

(Cap. 425)

Fish Market Regulations

Minister who, for the time being, is

(S.L. 425.02)

responsible for the Department of

Agriculture and Fisheries

Fishing Vessels Regulations

Minister responsible for fisheries

(S.L. 425.07)

and aquaculture

Producer Organisations Act

Minister responsible for agriculture

(Cap. 447)

and fisheries

in so far as fisheries are concerned

Fish Packing and Processing

Minister responsible for fishing and

Establishments Regulations

aquaculture

(S.L. 449.25)

Criminal Code

Minister for foreign affairs

(Cap. 9)

Criminal Code

Minister responsible for foreign

(Cap. 9)

affairs

Fiscal Exemptions (Institutions of the

Minister of Foreign Affairs and

European Communities) Rules

Investment Promotion

(S.L. 123.75)

Consular Conventions Act

Minister for the time being

(Cap. 144)

responsible for external affairs

Diplomatic Immunities and Privileges

Minister responsible for external

Act

affairs

(Cap. 191)

Marriage Act

Minister of foreign affairs

(Cap. 255)

Foreign Interference Act

Minister responsible for foreign

(Cap. 300)

affairs

Ratification of Treaties Act

Minister responsible for foreign

(Cap. 304)

affairs

European Communities (Establishment Minister responsible for foreign

of Delegation) Act

affairs

(Cap. 344)

Ecclesiastical Entities (Properties) Act Minister of foreign affairs

(Cap. 358)

Local Councils (Twinning) Regulations Minister responsible for Foreign

(S.L. 363.141)

Affairs

Motor Vehicles Registration Tax Act

Minister responsible for foreign

(Cap. 368)

affairs

Ombudsman Act

Minister responsible for foreign

(Cap. 385)

affairs

Related law

Statutory title as set out in

related law

Arbitration Act

Minister responsible for foreign

(Cap. 387)

affairs

Security Service Act

Minister responsible for foreign

(Cap. 391)

affairs

Ratification of Chemical Weapons

Minister responsible for foreign

Convention Act

affairs and environment

(Cap. 392)

Tribunal for the Investigation of

Minister responsible for foreign

Injustices Act

affairs

(Cap. 394)

Refund of Value Added Tax in Terms

Minister for Foreign Affairs

of Diplomatic and Consular

Arrangements Regulations

(S.L. 406.06)

Child Abduction and Custody Act

Minister responsible for foreign

(Cap. 410)

affairs

Patents and Design Act

Minister responsible for foreign

(Cap. 417)

affairs

Refugees Appeals Board (Procedures)

Minister responsible for foreign

Regulations

affairs

(S.L. 420.01)

Ratification of Treaties

Minister responsible for foreign

(Saint Angelo) Act

affairs

(Cap. 429)

Veterinary Services Act

Minister responsible for foreign

(Cap. 437)

affairs

Licensing of Private Maritime Security Minister responsible for foreign

Companies Regulations

affairs

(S.L. 480.05)

Aircraft Registration Act

Minister responsible for Foreign

(Cap. 503)

Affairs

Council for Maltese Living Abroad Act Minister responsible for foreign

(Cap. 515)

affairs

Arts Council Malta Act

Minister responsible for foreign

(Cap. 542)

affairs

Freedom of Information Data Protection Act

Minister responsible for freedom of

(Cap. 440)

information and data protection

Processing of Personal Data (Electronic Minister responsible for data

Communications Sector) Regulations protection

(S.L. 440.01)

Freedom of Information Act

Minister responsible for freedom of

(Cap. 496)

information and data protection

responsibility

related law

Gaming

Gaming Act

Minister responsible for finance

(Cap. 400)

Lotteries and Other Games Act

Minister responsible for the Malta

(Cap. 438)

Gaming Authority

except articles 50(7) and 50(8)

Directive by the Lotteries and Gaming Minister of Finance and Economic

Authority

Affairs

(S.L. 438.03)

Remote Gaming Regulations

Minister responsible for finance

(S.L. 438.04)

Government

Drainage Facilities and Sewer

Minister responsible for public

investments

Connection Regulations

works

(S.L. 10.29)

Tunny Fisheries

Minister responsible for industry

(Shares) Act

(Cap. 129)

Dockyard and Shipbuilding Yard

Minister responsible for

(Restructuring) Act

government investments

(Cap. 466)

Gozo affairs

Consumer Affairs Act

Minister responsible for Gozo

(Cap. 378)

affairs

Malta Crafts Council Act

Minister responsible for Gozo

(Cap. 421)

Malta Council for Economic and Social Minister for Gozo

Development Act (Gozo Regional

Committee) Regulations

(S.L. 431.02)

Cultural Heritage Act

Minister responsible for Gozo

(Cap. 445)

National Archives Act

Minister responsible for Gozo

(Cap. 477)

Malta Libraries Act

Minister responsible for Gozo

(Cap. 511)

Arts Council Malta Act

Minister responsible for Gozo

(Cap. 542)

Health

Code of Police Laws

Minister responsible for public

(Cap. 10)

health

Burials Ordinance

Minister responsible for public

(Cap. 17)

health

Addolorata Cemetery Ordinance

Minister responsible for public

(Cap. 18)

health

responsibility

related law

Medical and Kindred Professions

Minister responsible for public

Ordinance

health

(Cap. 31)

Health Care (Fees) Regulations

Minister responsible for health

(S.L. 35.28)

Prevention of Disease Ordinance

Minister responsible for public

(Cap. 36)

health

Animal Food Regulations

Minister responsible for health

(S.L. 36.09)

Medical Officers of Health and

Minister responsible for the

D.M.O.’s Conditions of Appointment

Department of Health

Regulations

(S.L. 94.01)

Elections for the Hospital Management Minister responsible for health

Committee Regulations

(S.L. 94.09)

Dangerous Drugs Ordinance

Minister responsible for public

(Cap. 101)

health

Raw Opium Rules

Minister responsible for health

(S.L. 101.01)

Internal Control of Dangerous Drugs

Minister responsible for the

Rules

Department of Health

(S.L. 101.02)

Clean Air Act

Minister responsible for public

(Cap. 200)

health

Litter Act

Minister responsible for public

(Cap. 206)

health

Control of Tattooing Act

Minister responsible for public

(Cap. 270)

health

Tobacco

Minister responsible for public

(Smoking Control) Act

health

(Cap. 315)

Tobacco

Minister of health

(Smoking Control) Act

(Cap. 315)

Requirements as to Advertisements,

Minister responsible for public

Methods of Advertising and Directions health

Applicable to Tattoo Advertising

(S.L. 350.23)

Nuclear Safety and Radiation

Minister responsible for health

Protection Regulations

(S.L. 365.15)

responsibility

related law

Occupational Health and Safety

Minister responsible for health

Authority Act

(Cap. 424)

Pesticides Control Act

Minister responsible for health

(Cap. 430)

Veterinary Services Act

Minister responsible for public

(Cap. 437)

health

Food Safety Act

Minister responsible for public

(Cap. 449)

health

Food Safety Act

Minister responsible for health

(Cap. 449)

promotion

Mutual Recognition of Qualifications

Minister responsible for health

Act

(Cap. 451)

Medicines Act

Minister responsible for public

(Cap. 458)

health

Pharmacy Licence Regulations

Minister responsible for health

(S.L. 458.16)

Procedure for the Erasure of Names of Minister of Health

Professionals Complementary to

Medicine Rules

(S.L. 458.19)

Commissioner for Children Act

Minister responsible for health

(Cap. 462)

Health Care Professions Act

Minister responsible for health

(Cap. 464)

Health Care Professions Act

Minister of health

(Cap. 464)

Appeals Committee (Elections)

Minister responsible for health,

Regulations

elderly and community care

(S.L. 464.05)

Public Health Act

Minister responsible for public

(Cap. 465)

health

Biosafety Co-ordinating Committee

Minister responsible for public

Regulations

health

(S.L. 504.57)

Building Regulation Act

Minister responsible for public

(Cap. 513)

health

Embryo Protection Act

Minister responsible for health

(Cap. 524)

Mental Health Act

Minister responsible for health

(Cap. 525)

responsibility

related law

Health Act

Minister responsible for health

(Cap. 528)

Drug Dependence (Treatment not

Minister responsible for health

Imprisonment) Act

(Cap. 537)

Gender Identity, Gender Expression

Minister responsible for health

and Sex Characteristics Act

(Cap. 540)

Home Affairs

Maintenance of Public Good Order at

Minister responsible for home

Places of Entertainment Regulations

affairs

(S.L. 10.40)

Immigration Act

Minister responsible for the interior

(Cap. 217)

Nuclear Safety and Radiation

Minister responsible for internal

Protection Regulations

affairs

(S.L. 365.15)

Commissioner for Children Act

Minister responsible for home

(Cap. 462)

affairs

Drug Dependence (Treatment not

Minister responsible for home

Imprisonment) Act

affairs

(Cap. 537)

Immigration

Income Tax Act

Minister responsible for

(Cap. 123)

immigration

Immigration Act

Minister responsible for

(Cap. 217)

immigration

Extradition (Designated Foreign

Minister responsible for

Countries) Order

immigration

(S.L. 276.05)

Refugees Act

Minister responsible for

(Cap. 420)

immigration

Free Movement of European Union

Minister responsible for

Nationals and their Family Members

immigration

Order

(S.L. 460.17)

Development Notification Order

Minister responsible for

(S.L. 504.80)

immigration

Industrial relations

Pensions Ordinance

Minister responsible for industrial

(Cap. 93)

relations

Employment and Industrial Relations

Minister from time to time

Act

responsible for Employment and

(Cap. 452)

Industrial Relations

Industrial Tribunal Procedure Rules

Minister from time to time in

(S.L. 452.18)

charge of the department of labour

responsibility

related law

Investment Promotion

Aids to Industries Ordinance

Minister responsible for industry

(Cap. 159)

Malta Development Corporation Act

Minister responsible for industry

(Cap. 202)

Business Promotion Act

Minister responsible for industry

(Cap. 325)

Malta Enterprise Corporation Act

Minister responsible for Malta

(Cap. 463)

Enterprise

Constituted Bodies Notice

Minister of Finance and Economic

(S.L. 463.01)

Affairs

Micro Loan Guarantee Regulations

Minister responsible for industry

(S.L. 463.08)

Justice

Statute Law Revision Act

Minister responsible for the Law

Commission

Constitution of Malta

Minister responsible for justice

Criminal Code

Minister responsible for justice

(Cap. 9)

Criminal Code

Minister of justice

(Cap. 9)

Criminal Injuries Compensation

Minister for justice

Regulations

(S.L. 9.12)

Code of Organization and Civil

Minister responsible for justice

Procedure

(Cap. 12)

Commercial Code

Minister responsible for justice

(Cap. 13)

Civil Code

Minister responsible for justice

(Cap. 16)

Medical and Kindred Professions

Minister responsible for justice

Ordinance

(Cap. 31)

Notarial Profession and Notarial

Minister responsible for notarial

Archives Act

affairs

(Cap. 55)

Notarial Profession and Notarial

Minister responsible for justice

Archives Act

(Cap. 55)

Functions and Duties of the Notarial

Minister responsible for justice

College and Notarial Council

Regulations

(S.L. 55.01)

responsibility

related law

Examination of Title Regulations

Minister responsible for notarial

(S.L. 55.06)

affairs

Reletting of Urban Property

Minister responsible for justice

(Regulation) Ordinance

(Cap. 69)

Commissioner for Oaths Ordinance

Minister responsible for justice

(Cap. 79)

Land Acquisition (Public Purposes)

Minister responsible for justice

Ordinance

(Cap. 88)

Attorney General and Counsel for the

Minister responsible for the agency

Republic

(Constitution of Office) Ordinance

(Cap. 90)

Dangerous Drugs Ordinance

Minister responsible for Justice

(Cap. 101)

Witnesses (Fees) Ordinance

Minister responsible for justice

(Cap. 108)

Developed Land (Valuation) Ordinance Minister responsible for justice

(Cap. 110)

Police Act

Minister for justice

(Cap. 164)

Agricultural Leases (Reletting) Act

Minister responsible for justice

(Cap. 199)

Merchant Shipping Act

Minister responsible for justice

(Cap. 234)

Maintenance Orders (Reciprocal

Minister responsible for justice

Enforcement) Act

(Cap. 242)

Marriage Act

Minister responsible for justice

(Cap. 255)

Prisons Act

Minister responsible for justice

(Cap. 260)

Extradition Act

Minister responsible for justice

(Cap. 276)

Electro-Magnetic Recording of

Minister responsible for justice

Proceedings Act

(Cap. 284)

Juvenile Court Act

Minister responsible for justice

(Cap. 287)

War Damage (Repeal) Act

Minister responsible for justice

(Cap. 289)

responsibility

related law

Commissioners for Justice Act

Minister responsible for justice

(Cap. 291)

Partition of Inheritances Act

Minister responsible for justice

(Cap. 308)

Social Security Act

Minister responsible for justice

(Cap. 318)

Permanent Commission Against

Minister responsible for justice

Corruption Act

(Cap. 326)

Malta Financial Services Authority Act Minister responsible for justice

(Cap. 330)

Broadcasting Act

Minister responsible for justice

(Cap. 350)

Civil Aviation (Security) Act

Minister responsible for justice

(Cap. 353)

General Elections Act

Minister responsible for justice

(Cap. 354)

Development Planning Act

Minister responsible for justice

(Cap. 356)

Income Tax Management Act

Minister responsible for justice

(Cap. 372)

Prevention of Money Laundering Act

Minister responsible for justice

(Cap. 373)

Consumer Affairs Act

Minister responsible for justice

(Cap. 378)

Small Claims Tribunal Act

Minister responsible for justice

(Cap. 380)

Hours and Places of Sittings of Small

Minister of Justice

Claims Tribunal Rules

(S.L. 380.02)

Controlled Companies (Procedure for

Minister responsible for justice

Liquidation) Act

(Cap. 383)

Ombudsman Act

Minister responsible for justice

(Cap. 385)

Arbitration Act

Minister responsible for justice

(Cap. 387)

Tribunal for the Investigations of

Minister responsible for justice

Injustices Act

(Cap. 394)

Gaming Act

Minister responsible for justice

(Cap. 400)

Related law

Statutory title as set out in

related law

Value Added Tax Act

Minister responsible for justice

(Cap. 406)

Malta Travel and Tourism Services Act Minister responsible for justice

(Cap. 409)

Child Abduction and Custody Act

Minister responsible for justice

(Cap. 410)

Copyright Act

Minister responsible for justice

(Cap. 415)

Patents and Design Act

Minister responsible for justice

(Cap. 417)

Malta Communications Authority Act

Minister responsible for justice

(Cap. 418)

Plant Quarantine Act

Minister responsible for justice

(Cap. 433)

Lotteries and Other Games

Minister responsible for justice

Act

(Cap. 438)

Legal Procedures (Ratification of

Minister responsible for justice

Conventions) Act

(Cap. 443)

Cultural Heritage Act

Minister responsible for justice

(Cap. 445)

Special Funds (Regulation) Act

Minister responsible for justice

(Cap. 450)

Employment and Industrial Relations

Minister responsible for justice

Act

(Cap. 452)

International Criminal Court Act

Minister responsible for justice

(Cap. 453)

International Maintenance Obligations Minister responsible for justice

Order

(S.L. 460.25)

Commissioner for Children Act

Minister responsible for justice

(Cap. 462)

Health Care Professions Act

Minister responsible for justice

(Cap. 464)

Social Work Profession Act

Minister responsible for justice

(Cap. 468)

Psychology Profession Act

Minister responsible for justice

(Cap. 471)

Eco-Contribution Act

Minister responsible for justice

(Cap. 473)

responsibility

related law

Mediation Act

Minister responsible for justice

(Cap. 474)

Rome Convention on Contractual

Minister responsible for justice

Obligations (Ratification) Act

(Cap. 482)

Administrative Justice Act

Minister responsible for justice

(Cap. 490)

Aircraft Registration Act

Minister responsible for

(Cap. 503)

foundations

Environment and Development

Minister responsible for justice

Planning Act

(Cap. 504)

Protection of Children (Hague

Minister responsible for justice

Convention) Act

(Cap. 507)

Malta Competition and Consumer

Minister responsible for justice

Affairs Authority Act

(Cap. 510)

Protection of Minors (Registration) Act Minister responsible for justice

(Cap. 518)

Embryo Protection Act

Minister responsible for justice

(Cap. 524)

Mental Health Act

Minister responsible for justice

(Cap. 525)

Protection of the Whistleblower Act

Minister responsible for justice

(Cap. 527)

Drug Dependence (Treatment not

Minister responsible for Justice

Imprisonment) Act

(Cap. 537)

Counselling Profession Act

Minister responsible for justice

(Cap. 538)

Lands

Land Acquisition (Public Purposes)

Minister responsible for lands

Ordinance

(Cap. 88)

Commissioner of Land Ordinance

Minister responsible for land

(Cap. 169)

Disposal of Government Land Act

Minister responsible for land

(Cap. 268)

Cultural Heritage Act

Minister responsible for lands

(Cap. 445)

Sports Act

Minister responsible for land

(Cap. 455)

Related law

Statutory title as set out in

related law

National Archives Act

Minister responsible for lands

(Cap. 477)

Arts Council Malta Act

Minister responsible for lands

(Cap. 542)

Land Registration Act

Minister responsible for land

(Cap. 296)

registry

Condominium Act

Minister responsible for land

(Cap. 398)

registry

Malta Libraries Act

Minister responsible for the Malta

(Cap. 511)

Libraries and its libraries

Gozo Public Library Regulations

Minister responsible for the Public

(S.L. 511.01)

Libraries

Committee of Management of the

Minister of Education

National Malta Library Rules

(S.L. 511.04)

Local Enforcement System Committee Minister responsible for local

Regulations

councils

(S.L. 291.06)

Local Councils Act

Minister responsible for local

(Cap. 363)

government

Private Guards and Local Wardens Act Minister responsible for local

(Cap. 389)

government

Trading Licences Act

Minister responsible for local

(Cap. 441)

government

Environment and Development

Minister responsible for local

Planning Act

councils

(Cap. 504)

Medicines Act

Minister who is designated by the

(Cap. 458)

Prime Minister as being

responsible for the Medicines

Authority

National Archives Act

Minister responsible for the

(Cap. 477)

national archives

National Lottery Good Lotteries and Other Games Act, articles Minister responsible for the Malta

50(7) and 50(8) only

Gaming Authority

(Cap. 438)

Fees for the Use of the Facilities of the Minister responsible for national

National Park - Ta' Qali - Regulations parks

(S.L. 35.22)

Non-governmental and Voluntary Organisations Act

Minister responsible for social

(Cap. 492)

policy

responsibility

related law

Occupational Health

Nuclear Safety and Radiation

Minister responsible for

and Safety

Protection Regulations

occupational health and safety

(S.L. 365.15)

Occupational Health and Safety

Minister responsible for

Authority Act

occupational health and safety

(Cap. 424)

Parliamentary affairs

Auditor General and National Audit

Minister responsible for

Office Act

parliamentary affairs

(Cap. 396)

Passports

Fees for Passports and Visas

Minister responsible for passports

Regulations

(S.L. 35.24)

Passports Ordinance

Minister for the time being

(Cap. 61)

responsible for matters relating to

passports

Plant Health

Plant Quarantine Act

Minister responsible for

agriculture

(Cap. 433)

Food Safety Act

Minister responsible for plant

health

(Cap. 449)

Police

Criminal Code

Minister responsible for the police

(Cap. 9)

Code of Police Laws

Minister responsible for the police

(Cap. 10)

Exportation of Certain Articles

Minister responsible for police

(Prohibition) Ordinance

(Cap. 24)

Explosives Ordinance

Minister responsible for the police

(Cap. 33)

Coal (Protection) Owners Ordinance

Minister responsible for the police

(Cap. 43)

Traffic Regulation Ordinance

Minister responsible for the police

(Cap. 65)

Public Meetings Ordinance

Minister responsible for police

(Cap. 68)

Conduct Certificates Ordinance

Minister responsible for the Police

(Cap. 77)

Racecourse Betting Ordinance

Minister responsible for the police

(Cap. 78)

Dangerous Drugs Ordinance

Minister responsible for the police

(Cap. 101)

Police Licenses Act

Minister responsible for the police

(Cap. 128)

Related law

Statutory title as set out in

related law

Police Licences Regulations

Minister responsible for Police

(S.L. 128.01)

Police Act

Minister responsible for the police

(Cap. 164)

Public Collections Act

Minister responsible for the police

(Cap. 279)

Dogs Act

Minister responsible for the police

(Cap. 312)

Private Guards and Local Wardens Act Minister responsible for the police

(Cap. 389)

Placing on the Market of Pyrotechnic

Minister responsible for the Police

Articles Regulations

(S.L. 427.70)

Lotteries and Other Games

Minister responsible for the police

Act

(Cap. 438)

Data Protection Act

Minister responsible for police

(Cap. 440)

Arms Act

Minister responsible for the police

(Cap. 480)

New Roads and Road Works

Minister responsible for the police

Regulations

(Cap. 499.57)

Code of Police Laws

Minister responsible for ports

(Cap. 10)

Petroleum (Importation, Storage and

Minister responsible for ports

Sale) Ordinance

(Cap. 25)

Requisition of Lighters and Tugboats

Minister responsible for ports

Regulations

(S.L. 117.19)

Port Workers Ordinance

Minister responsible for ports

(Cap. 171)

Merchant Shipping Act

Minister responsible for shipping

(Cap. 234)

Carriage of Goods by Sea (Regulation) Minister responsible for ports

Act

(Cap. 283)

Malta Freeports Act

Minister responsible for freeports

(Cap. 334)

Ports and Shipping Act

Minister responsible for transport

(Cap. 352)

Related law

Statutory title as set out in

related law

Bunkering (Fuels) Tax Act

Minister responsible for ports

(Cap. 381)

Oil Pollution (Liability and

Minister responsible for shipping

Compensation) Act

(Cap. 412)

Work Place (Minimum Health and

Minister responsible for the safety

Safety Requirements for the Protection of the crew on board vessels

of Workers from Risks Resulting from

Exposure to Vibration) Regulations

(S.L. 424.31)

Ports Regulations

Minister responsible for ports

(S.L. 499.01)

Mooring Services Regulations

Minister responsible for ports and

(S.L. 499.03)

shipping

Commercial Vessels Regulations

Minister responsible for maritime

(S.L. 499.23)

transport

Vessel Traffic Monitoring and

Minister responsible for shipping

Reporting Requirements Regulations

and ports

(S.L. 499.34)

Small Ships Regulations

Minister responsible for ports,

(S.L. 499.52)

transport and maritime affairs

Postal Services Act

Minister responsible for posts

(Cap. 254)

Probation Act

Minister responsible for the

(Cap. 446)

probation services

Malta Standards Authority Act

Minister responsible for Malta

(Cap. 419)

Standards Authority

Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation Minister responsible for the Malta

and Restriction of Chemicals

Standards Authority

Enforcement (E-Research) Committee

(S.L. 427.67)

Metrology Act

Minister responsible for standards

(Cap. 454)

and metrology

Copyright Act

Minister responsible for the

(Cap. 415)

protection of copyright and

neighbouring rights

Copyright Act

Minister responsible for the

(Cap. 415)

Industrial Property Office

Certain Permitted Uses of Orphan

Minister responsible for intellectual

Works Regulations

property

(S.L. 415.05)

Trademarks Act

Minister responsible for the

(Cap. 416)

protection of industrial property

responsibility

related law

Patents and Design Act

Minister responsible for the

(Cap. 417)

protection of industrial property

Patents and Design Act

Minister responsible for the

(Cap. 417)

Industrial Property Office

Enforcement of Intellectual Property

Minister responsible for intellectual

Rights (Regulation) Act

property

(Cap. 488)

Public Administration

Pensions Ordinance

Minister responsible centrally for

(Cap. 93)

personnel policies in the public

service

Housing Authority Act

Minister responsible centrally for

(Cap. 261)

personnel policies in the public

service

Malta Statistics Authority Act

Minister responsible centrally for

(Cap. 422)

personnel policies in the public

service

Maltese Language Act

Minister centrally responsible for

(Cap. 470)

staff policy in the public service

Malta Film Commission Act

Minister responsible centrally for

(Cap. 478)

personnel policies in the public

service

Public Administration Act

Minister responsible for the public

(Cap. 497)

administration

Public Administration Act

Minister with responsibility for the

(Cap. 497)

public administration

Malta Competition and Consumer

Minister responsible in general for

Affairs Authority Act

personnel policies in the public

(Cap. 510)

service

Embryo Protection Authority

Minister responsible centrally for

Regulations

personnel policies in the public

(S.L. 524.01)

service

Arts Council Malta Act

Minister responsible centrally for

(Cap. 542)

personnel policies in the public

service

Regulator for Energy and Water

Minister responsible in general for

Services Act

personnel policies in the public

(Cap. 545)

service

Public Registry

Civil Code

Minister responsible for the Public

(Cap. 16)

Registry

Public Registry Act

Minister responsible for the Public

(Cap. 56)

Registry

Housing (Decontrol) Ordinance

Minister responsible for the Public

(Cap. 158)

Registry

Related law

Statutory title as set out in

related law

Marriage Act

Minister with responsibility

(Cap. 255)

relating to marriages

Marriage Act

Minister responsible for the Public

(Cap. 255)

Registry

Civil Unions Act

Minister responsible for the Public

(Cap. 530)

Registry

Code of Police Laws

Minister responsible for public

(Cap. 10)

works

Sand (Preservation) Act

Minister responsible for public

(Cap. 127)

works

Special Developments Areas Act

Minister responsible for public

(Cap. 149)

works

Engineering Profession Act

Minister responsible for works

(Cap. 321)

Application for the Issue of a Warrant

Minister responsible for

Regulations

infrastructure

(S.L. 321.01)

Periti Act

Minister responsible for works

(Cap. 390)

Mutual Recognition of Qualifications

Minister responsible for works

Act

(Cap. 451)

Abandonment, Dumping and Disposal Minister responsible for public

of Waste in Streets and Public Places or infrastructure

Areas Regulations

(S.L. 504.67)

Commercial Partnerships Ordinance

Minister responsible for trade

(Cap. 168)

Merchant Shipping

Minister responsible for

(Shipping Organisations – Private

registration of commercial

Companies) Regulations

partnerships

(S.L. 234.42)

Credit Institutions (Reorganisation and Minister responsible for the

Winding-up) Regulations

registration of commercial

(S.L. 371.12)

partnerships

Companies Act

Minister responsible for the

(Cap. 386)

registration of commercial

partnerships

Co-operative Societies Act

Minister responsible for

(Cap. 442)

commercial partnerships

Malta Resources Authority Act

Minister responsible for resources

(Cap. 423)

Related law

Statutory title as set out in

related law

Code of Police Laws

Minister responsible for transport

(Cap. 10)

Code of Police Laws

Minister responsible for the Malta

(Cap. 10)

Transport Authority

Traffic Regulation Ordinance

Minister responsible for transport

(Cap. 65)

Utilities and Services (Regulation of

Minister responsible for transport

Certain Works) Act

(Cap. 81)

Motor Vehicles Insurance (Third Party Minister responsible for transport

Risks) Ordinance

(Cap. 104)

Local Council

Minister responsible for

(Street Naming) Regulations

infrastructure

(S.L. 363.10)

Controlled Parking Schemes (Residents Minister responsible for transport

and Commercial) Regulations

(S.L. 363.80)

Motor Vehicles Registration Tax Act

Minister responsible for transport

(Cap. 368)

Registration and Licensing of Motor

Minister responsible for land

Vehicles Regulations

transport

(S.L. 368.02)

Arbitration Act

Minister responsible for transport

(Cap. 387)

Measuring Instruments Regulations

Minister responsible for transport

(S.L. 454.15)

International Carriage of Goods by

Minister responsible for road

Road Act

transport

(Cap. 486)

Authority for Transport in Malta Act

Minister responsible for transport

(Cap. 499)

New Roads and Road Works

Minister responsible for the roads

Regulations

(Cap. 499.57)

Building Regulation Act

Minister responsible for roads

(Cap. 513)

Official Secrets Act

Minister from time to time

(Cap. 50)

designated by the Prime Minister as

being responsible for the security

services

Related law

Statutory title as set out in

related law

Security Service Act

Minister from time to time

(Cap. 391)

designated as being responsible for

the security service

Licensing of Private Maritime Security Minister responsible for the

Companies Regulations

Security Services

(S.L. 480.05)

Malta Council for Economic and Social Minister responsible for dialogue

Development Act

(Cap. 431)

Housing Act

Minister responsible for housing

(Cap. 125)

Housing Authority Act

Minister responsible for housing

(Cap. 261)

Home Ownership (Encouragement) Act Minister responsible for housing

(Cap. 328)

Housing (Extension) Act

Minister responsible for housing

(Cap. 360)

Condominium Act

Minister responsible for housing

(Cap. 398)

Code of Police Laws

Minister responsible for social

(Cap. 10)

policy

Civil Code

Minister responsible for social

(Cap. 16)

policy

Donated Supplies (Prohibition of Sale) Minister responsible for the

Act

Department of Social Services

(Cap. 145)

Children and Young Persons

Minister responsible for social

(Care Orders) Regulations

policy

(S.L. 285.01)

Malta Council for Economic and Social Minister responsible for social

Development Act

policy

(Cap. 431)

Mutual Recognition of Qualifications

Minister responsible for social

Act

policy

(Cap. 451)

Social Work Profession Act

Minister responsible for social

(Cap. 468)

policy

Psychology Profession Act

Minister responsible for social

(Cap. 471)

policy

Foster Care Act

Minister responsible for social

(Cap. 491)

policy

Adoption Administration Act

Minister responsible for social

(Cap. 495)

policy

responsibility

related law

Mental Health Act

Minister responsible for social

(Cap. 525)

policy

Drug Dependence (Treatment not

Minister responsible for social

Imprisonment) Act

policy

(Cap. 534)

Counselling Profession Act

Minister responsible for the

(Cap. 538)

counselling profession

Social Security

Port Workers Ordinance

Minister responsible for social

(Cap. 171)

security

Social Security Act

Minister from time to time in

(Cap. 318)

charge of the Department of Social

Security

Refugees Act

Minister responsible for social

(Cap. 420)

security

Sports

Statute for the Institute for Physical

Minister responsible for sport

Education and Sport

(S.L. 327.92)

Lotteries and Other Games

Minister responsible for sport

Act

(Cap. 438)

Sports Act

Minister responsible for sports

(Cap. 455)

State Aid

Business Promotion Act

Minister responsible for finance

(Cap. 325)

Tourism

Aids to Industries Ordinance

Minister responsible for tourism

(Cap. 159)

Litter Act

Minister of Tourism

(Cap. 206)

Ministry of Tourism Act

Minister to whom responsibility for

(Cap. 274)

tourism has been assigned

Business Promotion Act

Minister responsible for tourism

(Cap. 325)

National Minimum Conditions

Minister responsible for tourism

(Schools Teaching English as a Foreign

Language) Regulations

(S.L. 327.65)

Malta Travel and Tourism Services Act Minister responsible for tourism

(Cap. 409)

Malta Crafts Council Act

Minister responsible for tourism

(Cap. 421)

Cultural Heritage Act

Minister responsible for tourism

(Cap. 445)

Related law

Statutory title as set out in

related law

Mutual Recognition of Qualifications

Minister responsible for tourism

Act

(Cap. 451)

Environmental Management

Minister responsible for tourism

Construction Site Regulations

(S.L. 504.83)

Prevention of Disease Ordinance

Minister responsible for agriculture

(Cap. 36)

Compensation for Slaughtered Animals Minister responsible for the

Regulations

Department of Agriculture

(S.L. 36.18)

Prevention of Disease amongst Animals Minister from time to time in

Regulations

charge of the department

(S.L. 36.20)

Importation of Dogs and Cats

Minister who from time to time is

Regulations

responsible for the Department of

(S.L. 36.42)

Veterinary Services

Animals

Minister responsible for agriculture

(Control of Importation) Ordinance

(Cap. 86)

Cattle Breeding Ordinance

Minister responsible for agriculture

(Cap. 97)

Veterinary Services Act

Minister responsible for veterinary

(Cap. 437)

services

Acceptance of Pure-Bred Breeding

Minister responsible for veterinary

Animals of the Bovine Species for

affairs

Breeding Purposes Regulations

(S.L. 437.05)

Food Safety Act

Minister responsible for veterinary

(Cap. 449)

services

Eco-Contribution Act

Minister responsible for waste

(Cap. 473)

management

Victims of Crime Act

Minister responsible for the welfare

(Cap. 539)

of victims of crime

Aġenzija Żgħażagħ (Establishment as

Minister responsible for Aġenzija

an Agency) Order

Żgħażagħ

(S.L. 497.02)

Aġenzija Żgħażagħ (Establishment as

Minister responsible for youth

an Agency) Order

(S.L. 497.02)

Youth Work Profession Act

Minister responsible for youth

(Cap. 533)

Passed by the House of Representatives at Sitting No. 420 of the 19th July,

2016. A NĠLU F ARRUGIA

Speaker

R AYMOND S CICLUNA

Clerk of the House of Representatives

€4.86

In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires

Interpretation.

"area of responsibility" means any business of the Government

of Malta for which responsibility may be assigned to a Minister under

article 82 of the Constitution, and includes the consolidated areas of

responsibility that are listed in the Schedule;

"consolidated area of responsibility" means any of the areas of

responsibility that are established under this Act and listed in the first

column of the Schedule;

"Minister" means any Minister appointed in accordance with

article 80 of the Constitution, and shall for the purposes of this Act,

include the Prime Minister;

"related law" means any law which is listed in the second

column of the Schedule against a consolidated area of responsibility;

"statutory title" means any title by means of which a Minister is

identified, designated or assigned functions in a related law, and

which is listed in the third column of the Schedule.

(1) When the President, acting in accordance with

article 82 of the Constitution, assigns to a Minister an area of

responsibility identical to a consolidated area of responsibility as

listed in the first column of the Schedule, that Minister shall

(a)

be regarded as the Minister to whom each related

law refers by means of the statutory title set out in that law and

listed in the third column of the Schedule against the

consolidated area of responsibility in question; and

(b) assume the ministerial powers and duties assigned in

that respect by the related law.

(2) Where an entry in the second column of the Schedule

makes reference only to specific provisions or purposes of a related

law, the ministerial powers and duties corresponding to that entry and

assumed by the responsible Minister in terms of sub-article (1) shall

be limited to those deriving from the specified provisions or purposes

of the related law.

(3) Where –

(a)

more than one law bears the same name, except in so

far as the year of enactment may be concerned; and

(b) one or more such laws make reference to the same

statutory title,

the inclusion in the Schedule, with respect to that statutory title,

of a reference to any one such law or to such laws in the plural

shall be sufficient to enable the responsible Minister to assume,

in terms of sub-article (1), the powers and duties assigned by all

such laws with respect to that statutory title.

(4) Where –

(a)

a Minister has, by virtue of sub-article (1), been

assigned powers and duties pertaining to a statutory title that is

set out in an Act and is listed in the Schedule; and

(b) a subsidiary law issued under that Act sets out or

makes reference to the same statutory title,

the Minister shall assume any powers and duties assigned by the

subsidiary law with respect to that statutory title, without the

need for the subsidiary law to be listed in the Schedule.

(5) Where more than one subsidiary law issued under the same

Act sets out a statutory title which is not mentioned in that Act, the

inclusion in the Schedule of one such subsidiary law with respect to

that statutory title shall be sufficient to enable the responsible

Minister to assume, in terms of sub-article (1), the powers and duties

assigned by all such subsidiary laws with respect to that statutory

title.

(1) The Prime Minister may at any time, by Order in the Amendments to

the Schedule.

Gazette, amend or substitute the Schedule to this Act.

(2) An Order amending or substituting the Schedule may

apply retrospectively to any date which is so specified in the Order.

(1) Whenever a Minister is assigned areas of Publication of

responsibility in accordance with article 82 of the Constitution, the responsibilities

assigned to

Prime Minister shall cause a notice listing those areas of Ministers.

responsibility to be published in the Gazette.

(2) A notice published in accordance with sub-article (1) may,

in addition to areas of responsibility, list those departments, agencies,

and other entities that have been placed under the Minister concerned;

however the list of such departments, agencies and other entities shall

be regarded as indicative rather than comprehensive.

Nothing in this Act shall impede the application of the Saving

provision.

Ministers (Delegation of Functions) Act.