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ASSIGNMENT OF STATUTORY MINISTERIAL RESPONSIBILITIES ACT
Table of Provisions (8)
Statutory Text (8 Articles)
ASSIGNMENT OF STATUTORY MINISTERIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
CHAPTER 561
ASSIGNMENT OF STATUTORY MINISTERIAL
RESPONSIBILITIES ACT
To provide for the assignment of statutory responsibilities to Ministers.
7th August, 2018
ACT XL of 2016, as amended by Legal Notice 265 of 2018, Act XXIX of
2019. and Legal Notice 503 of 2021. and Acts XL of 2023, XVII and XXXIII
of 2024.
(1) The short title of this Act is the Assignment of Statutory
Ministerial Responsibilities Act.
Substituted
L.N. 265 of 2018.
[Article 3
Amended by
XXIX.2019.71;
Act XL of 2023;
XVII.2024.26.;
XXXIII.2024.
First Schedule.
Consolidated area of
Statutory title as set
Related law
responsibility
out in 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
(Cap. 10)
agriculture
Public Gardens
Minister responsible for
(Closing) Ordinance
agriculture
(Cap. 34)
Potato
Minister responsible for
(Cultivation) Ordinance
agriculture
(Cap. 64)
Agriculture Returns Ordinance
Minister responsible for
(Cap. 84)
agriculture
Agricultural Produce (Export)
Minister responsible for
Ordinance
agriculture
(Cap. 85)
Marketing of Agricultural Produce
Minister responsible for
Regulations
agriculture
(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
(Financial Assistance) Act
agriculture
(Cap. 146)
Minister responsible for the
department of agriculture
Single Payment Scheme Regulations
Minister responsible for
(S.L. 146.07)
agricultural activities
Aids to Industries Ordinance
Minister responsible for
(Cap. 159)
agriculture
Fertile Soil (Preservation) Act
Minister responsible for
(Cap. 236)
agriculture
Consolidated area of
Statutory title as set
Related law
responsibility
out in related law
Business Promotion Act
Minister responsible for
(Cap. 325)
agriculture and fisheries
in so far as agriculture is concerned
Water Services Corporation Act
Minister responsible for
(Cap. 355)
agriculture
Customs and Excise Tax Act
Minister responsible for
(Cap. 395)
agriculture
Malta Crafts Council Act
Minister responsible for
(Cap. 421)
agriculture and fisheries
Pesticides Control Act
Minister responsible for
(Cap. 430)
agriculture
Wine Act
Minister responsible for
(Cap. 436)
agriculture
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
Community Trade in Ovine and
agriculture
Caprine Animals Rules
(S.L. 437.79)
Producer Organisations Act
Minister responsible for
(Cap. 447)
agriculture and fisheries
in so far as agriculture is concerned
Implementation of the Safeguard
Minister responsible for
Clause Order
agriculture
(S.L. 460.06)
Biosafety Co-ordinating Committee
Minister responsible for
Regulations
agriculture and fisheries
(S.L. 549.31)
Governance of Agricultural
Minister responsible for
Bioresources Agency
Agriculture
(Establishment) Order
(S.L. 595.22)
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
Air Navigation Act
Minister responsible for aviation
(Cap.) 641
Civil Aviation Act
Minister responsible for transport
(Cap. 232)
Eurocontrol Act
Minister responsible for civil
(Cap. 333)
aviation
Consolidated area of
Statutory title as set
Related law
responsibility
out in related law
Airports and Civil Aviation
Minister responsible for civil
(Security) Act
aviation
(Cap. 405)
European Union Greenhouse Gas
Minister responsible for aviation
Emissions Trading System for
Aviation Regulations
(S.L. 423.51)
Code of Conduct for Computerised
Minister responsible for civil
Reservation Systems Act
aviation
(Cap. 434)
Air Navigation Act
Minister responsible for civil
(Cap.) 641
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)
National Aerospace Centre
Minister responsible for aviation
(Establishment as an Agency) Order
(S.L. 595.09)
Aviation Security
Civil Aviation (Security) Act
Minister responsible for civil
(Cap. 353)
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
and Active Aging
(Cap. 318)
elderly
Commissioner for Older Persons Act
Minister responsible for Older
(Cap. 553)
Persons
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
Consolidated area of
Statutory title as set
Related law
responsibility
out in related law
Citizenship
Constitution of Malta
Minister responsible for matters
relating to Maltese citizenship
Maltese Citizenship Act
Minister responsible for matters
(Cap. 188)
relating to Maltese citizenship
Grant of Citizenship for Exceptional
Minister responsible for
Services Regulations
Citizenship
(S.L. 188.04)
Identity Malta Agency
Minister responsible for identity
(Establishment) Order
management
(S.L. 595.26)
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. 549.34)
Environmental Impact Assessment
Minister responsible for the
Regulations
response to civil emergencies
(S.L. 549.46)
Climate Change Policy European Union Greenhouse Gas
Minister responsible for climate
Emissions Trading System for
change policy
Stationary Installations
Regulations
(S.L. 423.50)
European Union Greenhouse Gas
Minister responsible for climate
Emissions Trading System 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
(Cap. 13)
commerce
Consolidated area of
Statutory title as set
Related law
responsibility
out in related law
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
Commercial Partnerships Ordinance
Minister responsible for trade
(Cap. 168)
Auctioneers Act
Minister responsible for trade
(Cap. 342)
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
(Cap. 441)
commerce
Open Air Markets (Establishment)
Minister for Economic Services
Order
(S.L. 441.06)
Co-operative Societies Act
Minister responsible for
(Cap. 442)
commercial partnerships
Licensing of Private Maritime
Minister responsible for
Security Companies Regulations
Commerce
(S.L. 480.05)
Small Business Act
Minister responsible for the
(Cap. 512)
economy
Family Business Act
Minister responsible for the
(Cap. 565)
economy
Coordination of Government
Minister responsible for
Inspections Act
commerce
(Cap. 568)
Communications
Wireless Installation on Ships Rules
Minister responsible for wireless
(S.L. 49.02)
telegraphy
Utilities and Services (Regulation of
Minister responsible for electronic
Certain Works) Act
communications
(Cap. 81)
Broadcasting Act
Minister responsible for wireless
(Cap. 350)
telegraphy
Broadcasting Act
Minister responsible for
(Cap. 350)
communications
Consolidated area of
Statutory title as set
Related law
responsibility
out in related law
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
Minister for electronic
Order
communications
(S.L. 399.12)
Radiocommunications Installation on
Minister responsible for
Ships Rules
radiocommunications
(S.L. 399.34)
Malta Communications Authority
Minister responsible for
Act
communications
(Cap. 418)
Electronic Commerce Act
Minister responsible for
(Cap. 426)
communications
Processing of Personal Data
Minister responsible for
(Electronic Communications Sector)
communications
Regulations
(S.L. 586.01)
Competition Policy
Consumer Affairs Act
Minister responsible for consumer
and Consumer
(Cap. 378)
affairs
Protection
Competition Act
Minister responsible for
(Cap. 379)
competition matters
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
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)
Waste Management (Packaging and
Minister responsible for the
Packaging Waste) Regulations
Product Safety Act
(S.L. 549.43)
Arbiter for Financial Services Act
Minister responsible for
(Cap. 555)
Consumer Affairs
Consolidated area of
Statutory title as set
Related law
responsibility
out in related law
Co-operatives
Co-operative Societies Act
Minister responsible for matters
(Cap. 442)
relating to co-operative societies
Central Co-operative Fund
Minister responsible for co-
Regulations
operatives
(S.L. 442.03)
Correctional Services
Criminal Code
Minister responsible for the
(Cap. 9)
prisons
Prisons Act
Minister responsible for the
(Cap. 260)
prisons
International Criminal Court Act
Minister responsible for prisons
(Cap. 453)
Restorative Justice Act
Minister responsible for the
(Cap. 516)
Department of Correctional
Services
Development Notification Order
Minister responsible for Prisons
(S.L. 552.08)
Minister responsible for the
Prisons
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)
Council for Maltese Living Abroad
Minister responsible for culture
Act
(Cap. 515)
Arts Council Malta Act
Minister responsible for culture
(Cap. 542)
Customs and Excise
Customs Ordinance
Minister responsible for customs
(Cap. 37)
Consolidated area of
Statutory title as set
Related law
responsibility
out in related law
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)
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 Act
Minister responsible for Customs
(Cap.) 641
Defence
Malta Armed Forces Act
Minister responsible for defence
(Cap. 220)
Fisheries Conservation and
Minister responsible for the armed
Management Act
forces
(Cap. 425)
Environmental Impact Assessment
Minister responsible for national
Regulations
defence
(S.L. 549.46)
Development Notification Order
Minister responsible for the armed
(S.L. 552.08)
forces
Academy for Disciplined Forces Act
Minister responsible for Home
(Cap. 559)
Affairs
Development
Malta Development Bank Act
Minister responsible for the Bank
Finance
(Cap. 574)
Minister responsible for the Malta
Development Bank
Consolidated area of
Statutory title as set
Related law
responsibility
out in related law
Development
Development Planning Act
Minister responsible for
Planning
(Cap. 356)
development planning
Economic
Inflation of Prices (Prevention)
Minister responsible for industrial
Policy
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 Government Act
Minister responsible for statistics
(Cap. 363)
Malta Statistics Authority Act
Minister responsible for statistics
(Cap. 422)
Health and Safety at Work Act
Minister responsible for economic
(Cap. 646.)
affairs
Services (Internal Market) Act
Minister responsible for the
(Cap. 500)
economy
Education
Income Tax Act
Minister responsible for education
(Cap. 123)
Educ ation Act (Cap. 605)
Minister responsible for education
Teaching and Allied Professions Act Minister of education
(Cap. 606)
Further and Higher Education Act
(Cap. 607 )
Ecclesiastical Entities (Properties)
Minister responsible for education
Act
(Cap. 358)
Local Government 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)
Consolidated area of
Statutory title as set
Related law
responsibility
out in related law
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)
Commissioner for Older Persons Act
Minister responsible for education
(Cap. 553)
Maltese Sign Language Recognition
Minister responsible for education
Act
(Cap. 556)
Institute of Tourism Studies Act
Minister for Education
(Cap. 566)
Work-Based Learning and
Minister responsible for education
Apprenticeship Act
(Cap. 576)
Employment and Training Services
Minister responsible for education
Act
(Cap. 594)
National Literacy Agency
Minister responsible for education
(Establishment) Order
(S.L. 595.10)
Malta Council for Science and
Minister for Education
Technology Agency (Establishment)
Order
(S.L. 595.20)
Institute for Education Agency
Minister responsible for education
(Establishment) Order
(S.L. 595.24)
Employment
Port Workers Ordinance
Minister responsible for labour
(Cap. 171)
Persons with Disability
Minister responsible for labour
(Employment) Act
(Cap. 210)
Immigration Regulations
Minister responsible for
(S.L. 217.04)
employment
Conditions of Entry and Residence of
Minister responsible for
Third Country Nationals in the
employment
Framework of an Intra-Corporate
Transfer Regulations
(S.L. 217.21)
Consolidated area of
Statutory title as set
Related law
responsibility
out in related law
International Protection 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)
Energy and Water
Swimming Pools (Control) Act
Minister responsible for resources
Conservation
(Cap. 244)
Energy and Water Agency
Minister responsible for energy
(Establishment as an Agency) Order
and water
(S.L. 595.08)
Energy and Water
Criminal Code
Minister responsible for electricity
Services
(Cap. 9)
Control of Sale of Underground
Minister responsible for water
Water Regulations
services
(S.L. 117.01)
Requisition of Water Tankers
Parliamentary Secretary to
Regulations
whom are assigned duties in
(S.L. 117.26)
connection with the Water
Services Corporation
Water Services Corporation Act
Minister responsible for water
(Cap. 355)
Enemalta (Transfer of Assets, Rights,
Minister responsible for energy
Liabilities and Obligations) Act
(Cap. 536)
Regulator for Energy and Water
Minister responsible for energy
Services Act
and water services
(Cap. 545)
Promotion of Energy from
Minister responsible for energy
Renewable Sources Regulations
(S.L. 545.11)
Electricity Market Regulations
Minister responsible for
(S.L. 545.13)
resources
Energy Efficiency and Cogeneration
Minister responsible for the
Regulations
Regulator for Energy and Water
(S.L. 545.16)
Services
Quality of Fuels Regulations
Minister responsible for Energy
(S.L. 545.18)
Competitive Bidding Rules for
Minister responsible for Energy
Renewable Sources of Energy
Installations Regulations
(S.L. 545.31)
Consolidated area of
Statutory title as set
Related law
responsibility
out in related law
Water Policy Framework
Minister responsible for
Regulations
resources
(S.L. 549.100)
Environmental
Code of Police Laws
Minister responsible for the
Protection
(Cap. 10)
environment
Requisition of Excavation Voids
Minister responsible for the
Regulations
environment
(S.L. 117.38)
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,
Minister responsible for
Authorisation and Restriction of
environment protection
Chemicals 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
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
environment
Residues Regulations
(S.L. 499.30)
Environment and Development
Minister responsible for the
Planning Act
environment
(Cap. 504)
Consolidated area of
Statutory title as set
Related law
responsibility
out in related law
Sustainable Development Act
Minister responsible for
(Cap. 521)
sustainable development
Environment Protection Act
Minister responsible for the
(Cap. 549)
environment
Nomination of Competent Authority
Minister responsible for the
Order
protection of the environment
(S.L. 549.19)
Biosafety Co-ordinating Committee
Minister responsible for the
Regulations
environment
(S.L. 549.31)
Chemicals Co-ordinating Committee
Minister responsible for the
Regulations
environment
(S.L. 549.34)
Waste Management (Packaging and
Minister responsible for the
Packaging Waste) Regulations
Environment Protection Act
(S.L. 549.43)
Conservation of Wild Birds
Minister for Sustainable
(Declaration on a Derogation for a
Development, the Environment
Spring Hunting Season for Turtle
and Climate Change
Dove and Quail) Regulations
(S.L. 549.88)
Water Policy Framework
Minister responsible for the
Regulations
environment
(S.L. 549.100)
Environment and Planning Review
Minister responsible for the
Tribunal Act
Planning Authority
(Cap. 551)
Equality
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)
Gender Identity, Gender Expression
Minister responsible for equality
and Sex Characteristics Act
(Cap. 540)
Gender-Based Violence and
Minister responsible for equality
Domestic Violence Act
(Cap. 581)
European Union
National Development and Social
Minister responsible for European
Funds and
Fund (Establishment as an Agency)
Union funds and programmes
Programmes
Order
(S.L. 595.12)
Film Industry
Malta Film Commission Act
Minister responsible for the film
(Cap. 478)
industry
Finance
Constitution of Malta
Minister responsible for finance
Consolidated area of
Statutory title as set
Related law
responsibility
out in related law
Standing Orders of the House of
Minister of finance
Representatives Order
(Cost 0.02)
Asset Recovery Bureau Regulations
Minister responsible for finance
(S.L. 9.23)
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
Minister responsible for finance
Animals Regulations
(S.L. 36.18)
Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Act
Minister responsible for finance
(Cap. 46)
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)
Attorney General Ordinance
Minister responsible for finance
(Cap. 90)
Motor Vehicles Insurance (Third
Minister responsible for finance
Party 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)
Agriculture and Fishing Industries
Minister responsible for finance
(Financial Assistance) Act
(Cap. 146)
Police Act
Minister responsible for finance
(Cap. 164)
Malta Government Savings Bank
Minister responsible for finance
Ordinance
(Cap. 167)
Consolidated area of
Statutory title as set
Related law
responsibility
out in related law
Port Workers Ordinance
Minister responsible for finance
(Cap. 171)
Enemy Property Act
Minister responsible for finance
(Cap. 179)
Diplomatic Immunities and
Minister responsible for finance
Privileges 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
Minister for Finance
(Appointment of Designate
Authority to Implement Macro-
Prudential Instruments) Regulations
(S.L. 204.06)
Malta Membership of the
Minister charged with
International Monetary Fund
responsibility for finance
(Cap. 209)
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
Minister responsible for finance
Financial 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)
Housing Authority Act
Minister responsible for finance
(Cap. 261)
Consolidated area of
Statutory title as set
Related law
responsibility
out in related law
Monte di Pietà Act
Minister responsible for finance
(Cap. 269)
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)
Malta Government Savings Bank
Minister responsible for finance
(Winding Up) Act
(Cap. 307)
Social Security Act
Minister responsible for finance
(Cap. 318)
Educ ation Act (Cap. 605)
Minister responsible for finance
Teaching and Allied Professions Act
(Cap. 606)
Further and Higher Education Act
(Cap. 607 )
Students Maintenance Grants
Minister for Finance
Regulations
(S.L. 327.178)
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 (Tourism
Minister responsible for Finance
Environmental Trust) Regulations
(S.L. 331.09)
Malta Freeports Act
Minister responsible for finance
(Cap. 334)
Multilateral Investment Guarantee
Minister responsible for finance
Agency Act
(Cap. 335)
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)
Consolidated area of
Statutory title as set
Related law
responsibility
out in related law
Water Services Corporation Act
Minister responsible for finance
(Cap. 355)
Ecclesiastical Entities (Properties)
Minister responsible for finance
Act
(Cap. 358)
Local Government Act
Minister responsible for finance
(Cap. 363)
Minister of finance
Duty on Documents and Transfers
Minister responsible for finance
Act
(Cap. 364)
Motor Vehicles Registration and
Minister responsible for finance
Licensing Act
(Cap. 368)
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
Minister responsible for finance
Networks and Services (General)
Minister for Finance
Regulations
(S.L. 399.28)
Consolidated area of
Statutory title as set
Related law
responsibility
out in related law
Value Added Tax Act
Minister responsible for finance
(Cap. 406)
Malta Travel and Tourism Services
Minister responsible for finance
Act
(Cap. 409)
Civil Protection Act
Minister responsible for finance
(Cap. 411)
Equal Opportunities (Persons with
Minister responsible for Finance
Disability) Act
Minister of Finance
(Cap. 413)
Minister for Finance
Malta Communications Authority
Minister responsible for finance
Act
(Cap. 418)
Malta Standards Authority
Minister responsible for finance
(Cap. 419)
Malta Statistics Authority Act
Minister of finance
(Cap. 422)
European Union Greenhouse Gas
Minister responsible for finance
Emissions Trading System for
Aviation Regulations
(S.L. 423.51)
Health and Safety at Work Act
Minister responsible for finance
(Cap. 646.)
Malta Council for Economic and
Minister of finance
Social Development Act
(Cap. 431)
Malta Council for Economic and
Minister responsible for finance
Social Development Act
(Cap. 431)
Veterinary Service Act
Minister responsible for finance
(Cap. 437)
Co-operative Societies Act
Minister responsible for finance
(Cap. 442)
Cultural Heritage Act
Minister responsible for finance
(Cap. 445)
Dwejra Opportunity Fund
Minister for Finance
Regulations
(S.L. 445.06)
Mutual Recognition of Qualifications
Minister responsible for finance
Act
(Cap. 451)
Employment and Industrial Relations
Minister of finance
Act
(Cap. 452)
Consolidated area of
Statutory title as set
Related law
responsibility
out in related law
Sports Act
Minister responsible for finance
(Cap. 455)
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
Minister responsible for finance
Security 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)
Authority for Transport in Malta Act
Minister responsible for finance
(Cap. 499)
Government Borrowing and
Minister responsible for finance
Granting of Loans to the Hellenic
Republic Act
(Cap. 502)
Aircraft Registration Act
Minister responsible for finance
(Cap. 503)
Consolidated area of
Statutory title as set
Related law
responsibility
out in related law
Environment and Development
Minister responsible for finance
Planning Act
(Cap. 504)
Participation and Guarantees under
Minister of Finance
the European Financial Stability
Facility Act
(Cap. 505)
Government Borrowing and
Minister responsible for finance
Granting 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
Minister responsible for Finance
Financial 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)
Malta Membership of the Asian
Minister responsible for Finance
Infrastructure Investment Bank Act
(Cap. 548)
Environment Protection Act
Minister responsible for finance
(Cap. 549)
Parliamentary Service Act
Minister for Finance
(Cap. 562)
Consolidated area of
Statutory title as set
Related law
responsibility
out in related law
Lands Authority Act
Minister responsible for finance
(Kap. 563)
Institute of Tourism Studies Act
Minister responsible for finance
(Cap. 566)
Government Borrowing and
Minister responsible for finance
Management of Public Debt Act
(Cap. 575)
Social Care Standards Authority Act
Minister responsible for finance
(Cap. 582)
Gaming Act
Minister responsible for Finance
(Cap. 583)
Nuclear Safety and Radiation
Minister responsible for Finance
Protection Act
(Cap. 585)
Data Protection Act
Minister responsible for finance
(Cap. 586)
Employment and Training Services
Minister responsible for finance
Act
(Cap. 594)
Public Administration Act
Minister responsible for finance
(Cap. 595)
Public Finance Management Act
Minister responsible for finance
(Cap. 601)
Budget Measures Implementation
Minister responsible for finance
Acts
Minister for Finance
Local Loan Acts
Minister responsible for finance
Financial Markets
Financial Markets Act
Minister responsible for the
Regulation
(Cap. 345)
regulation of Financial Services
Investment Services Act
Minister responsible for the
(Cap. 370)
regulation of Financial Services
Banking Act
Minister responsible for the
(Cap. 371)
regulation of Financial Services
Credit Institutions (Reorganisation
Minister responsible for financial
and Winding-up) Regulations
regulation
(S.L. 371.12)
Credit Institutions and Financial
Minister responsible for Finance
Institutions (Payment Accounts)
Regulations
(S.L. 371.18)
Financial Institutions Act
Minister responsible for finance
(Cap. 376)
Controlled Companies (Procedure
Minister responsible for finance
for Liquidation) Act
(Cap. 383)
Consolidated area of
Statutory title as set
Related law
responsibility
out in related law
Companies Act
Minister responsible under the
(Cap. 386)
Investment Services Act
Insurance Business Act
Minister responsible for finance
(Cap. 403)
Financial Collateral Arrangements
Minister responsible for financial
Regulations
regulation
(S.L. 459.01)
Prevention of Financial Markets
Minister responsible for finance
Abuse Act
(Cap. 476)
Securitisation Act
Minister responsible for finance
(Cap. 484)
Insurance Distribution Act
Minister responsible for the
(Cap. 487)
regulation of Financial Services
Arbiter for Financial Services Act
Minister responsible for finance
(Cap. 555)
Financial Services
Malta Financial Services Authority
Minister responsible for the
Regulation
Act
regulation of Financial Services
(Cap. 330)
Distance Selling (Retail Financial
Minister responsible for financial
Services) Regulations
regulation
(S.L. 330.07)
Trusts and Trustees Act
Minister responsible for the
(Cap. 331)
regulation of Financial Services
Retirement Pensions Act
Minister responsible for Finance
(Cap. 514)
Company Service Providers Act
Minister responsible for the
(Cap. 529)
regulation of Financial Services
Malta Business Registry
Minister responsible for financial
(Establishment as an Agency) Order
regulation
(S.L. 595.27)
Fisheries
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
(Cap. 325)
agriculture and fisheries
in so far as fisheries are concerned
Customs and Excise Tax Act
Minister responsible for fisheries
(Cap. 395)
Fisheries Conservation and
Minister responsible for fisheries
Management Act
(Cap. 425)
Consolidated area of
Statutory title as set
Related law
responsibility
out in related law
Fish Market Regulations
Minister who, for the time being,
(S.L. 425.02)
is 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
(Cap. 447)
agriculture and fisheries
in so far as fisheries are concerned
Fish Packing and Processing
Minister responsible for fishing
Establishments Regulations
and aquaculture
(S.L. 449.25)
Foreign Affairs
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
Minister responsible for external
Privileges Act
affairs
(Cap. 191)
Foreign Interference Act
Minister responsible for foreign
(Cap. 300)
affairs
Ratification of Treaties Act
Minister responsible for foreign
(Cap. 304)
affairs
European Communities
Minister responsible for foreign
(Establishment of Delegation) Act
affairs
(Cap. 344)
Ecclesiastical Entities (Properties)
Minister of foreign affairs
Act
(Cap. 358)
Local Government (Twinning)
Minister responsible for Foreign
Regulations
Affairs
(S.L. 363.141)
National Interest (Enabling Powers)
Minister responsible for foreign
Act
affairs
(Cap. 365)
Motor Vehicles Registration and
Minister responsible for foreign
Licensing Act
affairs
(Cap. 368)
Ombudsman Act
Minister responsible for foreign
(Cap. 385)
affairs
Consolidated area of
Statutory title as set
Related law
responsibility
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
Minister for Foreign Affairs
Terms of Diplomatic and Consular
Arrangements Regulations
(S.L. 406.06)
Child Abduction and Custody Act
Minister responsible for foreign
(Cap. 410)
affairs
Patents and Designs Act
Minister responsible for foreign
(Cap. 417)
affairs
International Protection Appeals
Minister responsible for foreign
Tribunal (Procedures) 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
Minister responsible for foreign
Security Companies Regulations
affairs
(S.L. 480.05)
Aircraft Registration Act
Minister of Foreign Affairs
(Cap. 503)
Council for Maltese Living Abroad
Minister responsible for foreign
Act
affairs
(Cap. 515)
Arts Council Malta Act
Minister responsible for foreign
(Cap. 542)
affairs
Freedom of
Freedom of Information Act
Minister responsible for freedom
Information and Data (Cap. 496)
of information and data protection
Protection
Data Protection Act
Minister responsible for data
(Cap. 586)
protection
Gaming
Gaming Act
Minister responsible for the
(Cap. 583)
gaming sector
Government
Drainage Facilities and Sewer
Minister responsible for public
Investments
Connection Regulations
works
(S.L. 10.29)
Consolidated area of
Statutory title as set
Related law
responsibility
out in related law
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
Minister for Gozo
Social Development Act (Gozo
Regional Committee) Regulations
(S.L. 431.02)
Cultural Heritage Act
Minister responsible for Gozo
(Cap. 445)
Dwejra Opportunity Fund
Minister for Gozo
Regulations
(S.L. 445.06)
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
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
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
Minister responsible for health
Management Committee Regulations
(S.L. 94.09)
Consolidated area of
Statutory title as set
Related law
responsibility
out in related law
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
health
Directions Applicable to Tattoo
Advertising
(S.L. 350.23)
Nuclear Safety and Radiation
Minister responsible for health
Protection Regulations
(S.L. 365.15)
Health and Safety at Work Act
Minister responsible for health
(Cap. 646.)
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)
Consolidated area of
Statutory title as set
Related law
responsibility
out in related law
Procedure for the Erasure of Names
Minister of Health
of 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
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)
Health Act
Minister responsible for health
(Cap. 528)
Exceptional Medicinal Treatment
The person responsible for the
Committee Regulations
Ministry for Health
(S.L. 528.08)
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)
Biosafety Co-ordinating Committee
Minister responsible for public
Regulations
health
(S.L. 549.31)
Commissioner for Older Persons Act
Minister responsible for health
(Cap. 553)
Human Organs, Tissues and Cell
Minister responsible for Health
Donation Act
(Cap. 558)
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
(Cap. 217)
interior
Consolidated area of
Statutory title as set
Related law
responsibility
out in related law
Nuclear Safety and Radiation
Minister responsible for internal
Protection Regulations
affairs
(S.L. 365.15)
Critical Infrastructures and European
Minister responsible for Home
Critical Infrastructures
Affairs
(Identification, Designation and
Protection) Order
(S.L. 460.24)
Commissioner for Children Act
Minister responsible for home
(Cap. 462)
affairs
Drug Dependence (Treatment not
Minister responsible for home
Imprisonment) Act
affairs
(Cap. 537)
Passenger Name Record (Data) Act
Minister responsible for home
(Cap. 584)
affairs and national security
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)
International Protection 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. 552.08)
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
Information
Re-Use of Public Sector Information
Minister responsible for public
Act
sector information
(Cap. 546)
Investment Promotion Aids to Industries Ordinance
Minister responsible for industry
(Cap. 159)
Malta Development Corporation Act
Minister responsible for industry
(Cap. 202)
Consolidated area of
Statutory title as set
Related law
responsibility
out in related law
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)
Minister of justice
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)
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)
Consolidated area of
Statutory title as set
Related law
responsibility
out in related law
Utilities and Services (Regulation of
Minister responsible for justice
Certain Works) Act
(Cap. 81)
Land Acquisition (Public Purposes)
Minister responsible for justice
Ordinance
(Cap. 88)
Attorney General Ordinance
Minister responsible for the
(Cap. 90)
agency
Dangerous Drugs Ordinance
Minister responsible for Justice
(Cap. 101)
Witnesses (Fees) Ordinance
Minister responsible for justice
(Cap. 108)
Developed Land (Valuation)
Minister responsible for justice
Ordinance
(Cap. 110)
Qualifying Employment in Maritime
Minister responsible for Justice
Activities and the Servicing of
Offshore Oil and Gas Industry
Activities (Personal Tax) Rules
(S.L. 123.182)
Police Act
Minister responsible 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)
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)
Commissioners for Justice Act
Minister responsible for justice
(Cap. 291)
Partition of Inheritances Act
Minister responsible for justice
(Cap. 308)
Consolidated area of
Statutory title as set
Related law
responsibility
out in related law
Social Security Act
Minister responsible for justice
(Cap. 318)
Permanent Commission Against
Minister responsible for justice
Corruption Act
(Cap. 326)
Malta Financial Services Authority
Minister responsible for justice
Act
(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
Minister responsible for justice
for 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)
Value Added Tax Act
Minister responsible for justice
(Cap. 406)
Malta Travel and Tourism Services
Minister responsible for justice
Act
(Cap. 409)
Child Abduction and Custody Act
Minister responsible for justice
(Cap. 410)
Consolidated area of
Statutory title as set
Related law
responsibility
out in related law
Copyright Act
Minister responsible for justice
(Cap. 415)
Patents and Designs Act
Minister responsible for justice
(Cap. 417)
Malta Communications Authority
Minister responsible for justice
Act
(Cap. 418)
Plant Quarantine Act
Minister responsible for justice
(Cap. 433)
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
Minister responsible for justice
Obligations 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)
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
Consolidated area of
Statutory title as set
Related law
responsibility
out in related law
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)
Minister responsible for justice
Act
(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)
Financing of Political Parties Act
Minister responsible for Justice
(Cap. 544)
Cohabitation Act
Minister responsible for justice
(Cap. 571)
Government Lands Act
Minister responsible for justice
(Cap. 573)
Gaming Act
Minister responsible for justice
(Cap. 583)
Data Protection Act
Minister responsible for justice
(Cap. 586)
Lands
Civil Code
Minister responsible for Lands
(Cap. 16)
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)
Consolidated area of
Statutory title as set
Related law
responsibility
out in related law
Sports Act
Minister responsible for land
(Cap. 455)
National Archives Act
Minister responsible for lands
(Cap. 477)
Arts Council Malta Act
Minister responsible for lands
(Cap. 542)
Environment Protection Act
Minister responsible for lands
(Cap. 549)
Government Lands Act
Minister responsible for land
(Cap. 573)
Minister responsible for lands
Land Registration
Land Registration Act
Minister responsible for land
(Cap. 296)
registry
Condominium Act
Minister responsible for land
(Cap. 398)
registry
Libraries
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 Government
Local Government Act
Minister responsible for local
(Cap. 363)
government
Private Guards and Local Wardens
Minister responsible for local
Act
government
(Cap. 389)
Trading Licences Act
Minister responsible for local
(Cap. 441)
government
Medicines
Medicines Act
Minister who is designated by the
(Cap. 458)
Prime Minister as being
responsible for the Medicines
Authority
National Archives
National Archives Act
Minister responsible for the
(Cap. 477)
national archives
National Parks
Fees for the Use of the Facilities of
Minister responsible for national
the National Park - Ta' Qali -
parks
Regulations
(S.L. 35.22)
Non-governmental
Voluntary Organisations Act
Minister responsible for social
and Voluntary
(Cap. 492)
policy
Organisations
Nuclear Safety
Nuclear Safety and Radiation
Minister responsible for matters
Protection Act
related to and incidental to this
(Cap. 585)
Act
Consolidated area of
Statutory title as set
Related law
responsibility
out in related law
Occupational Health
Nuclear Safety and Radiation
Minister responsible for
and Safety
Protection Regulations
occupational health and safety
(S.L. 365.15)
Health and Safety at Work Act
Minister responsible for
(Cap. 646.)
occupational health and safety
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
(Cap. 433)
agriculture
Food Safety Act
Minister responsible for plant
(Cap. 449)
health
Police
Criminal Code
Minister responsible for the police
(Cap. 9)
Code of Police Laws
Minister responsible for the police
(Cap. 10)
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)
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)
Consolidated area of
Statutory title as set
Related law
responsibility
out in related law
Dogs Act
Minister responsible for the police
(Cap. 312)
Private Guards and Local Wardens
Minister responsible for the police
Act
(Cap. 389)
Placing on the Market of Pyrotechnic
Minister responsible for the Police
Articles Regulations
(S.L. 427.70)
Arms Act
Minister responsible for the police
(Cap. 480)
New Roads and Road Works
Minister responsible for the police
Regulations
(Cap. 499.57)
Development Notification Order
Minister responsible for the Malta
(S.L. 552.08)
Police Force
Data Protection Act
Minister responsible for the Police
(Cap. 586)
Ports and Maritime
Code of Police Laws
Minister responsible for ports
Transport
(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
Minister responsible for ports
(Regulation) Act
(Cap. 283)
Malta Freeports Act
Minister responsible for freeports
(Cap. 334)
Ports and Shipping Act
Minister responsible for transport
(Cap. 352)
Bunkering (Fuels) Tax Act
Minister responsible for ports
(Cap. 381)
Oil Pollution (Liability and
Minister responsible for shipping
Compensation) Act
(Cap. 412)
Consolidated area of
Statutory title as set
Related law
responsibility
out in related law
Work Place (Minimum Health and
Minister responsible for the safety
Safety Requirements for the
of the crew on board vessels
Protection 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
Malta Marittima (Establishment as
Minister responsible for the
an Agency) Order
development and growth of the
(S.L. 595.16)
maritime sector
Postal Services
Postal Services Act
Minister responsible for posts
(Cap. 254)
Probation and Parole
Probation Act
Minister responsible for the
(Cap. 446)
probation services
Product Standards
Malta Standards Authority Act
Minister responsible for Malta
(Cap. 419)
Standards Authority
Registration, Evaluation,
Minister responsible for the Malta
Authorisation and Restriction of
Standards Authority
Chemicals Enforcement (E-
Research) Committee
(S.L. 427.67)
Metrology Act
Minister responsible for
(Cap. 454)
standards and metrology
Measuring Instruments
Minister responsible for
Regulations
standards and metrology
(S.L. 454.15)
Protection of
Copyright Act
Minister responsible for the
Intellectual
(Cap. 415)
protection of copyright and
Property
neighbouring rights
Copyright Act
Minister responsible for the
(Cap. 415)
Industrial Property Office
Consolidated area of
Statutory title as set
Related law
responsibility
out in related law
Certain Permitted Uses of Orphan
Minister responsible for
Works Regulations
intellectual property
(S.L. 415.05)
Patents and Designs Act
Minister responsible for the
(Cap. 417)
protection of industrial property
Patents and Designs Act
Minister responsible for the
(Cap. 417)
Industrial Property Office
Enforcement of Intellectual
Minister responsible for
Property Rights (Regulation) Act
intellectual property
(Cap. 488)
Trademarks Act
Minister responsible for the
(Cap. 597)
protection of Industrial Property
Public
Pensions Ordinance
Minister responsible centrally
Administration
(Cap. 93)
for personnel policies in the
public service
Housing Authority Act
Minister responsible centrally
(Cap. 261)
for personnel policies in the
public service
Malta Statistics Authority Act
Minister responsible centrally
(Cap. 422)
for personnel policies in the
public service
Maltese Language Act
Minister centrally responsible
(Cap. 470)
for staff policy in the public
service
Malta Film Commission Act
Minister responsible centrally
(Cap. 478)
for personnel policies in the
public service
Malta Competition and Consumer
Minister responsible in general
Affairs Authority Act
for personnel policies in the
(Cap. 510)
public service
Embryo Protection Authority
Minister responsible centrally
Regulations
for personnel policies in the
(S.L. 524.01)
public service
Arts Council Malta Act
Minister responsible centrally
(Cap. 542)
for personnel policies in the
public service
Consolidated area of
Statutory title as set
Related law
responsibility
out in related law
Regulator for Energy and Water
Minister responsible in general
Services Act
for personnel policies in the
(Cap. 545)
public service
Environment Protection Act
Minister responsible in general
(Cap. 549)
for personnel policies in the
public service
Institute of Tourism Studies Act
Minister responsible for
(Cap. 566)
personnel policies in general in
the public service
Public Administration Act
Minister responsible for the
(Cap. 595)
public administration
Minister with responsibility for
the public administration
Public Registry
Civil Code
Minister responsible for the
(Cap. 16)
Public Registry
Public Registry Act
Minister responsible for the
(Cap. 56)
Public Registry
Housing (Decontrol) Ordinance
Minister responsible for the
(Cap. 158)
Public Registry
Marriage Act
Minister with responsibility
(Cap. 255)
relating to marriages
Marriage Act
Minister responsible for the
(Cap. 255)
Public Registry
Civil Unions Act
Minister responsible for the
(Cap. 530)
Public Registry
Public Works
Code of Police Laws
Minister responsible for public
(Cap. 10)
works
Utilities and Services (Regulation
Minister responsible for
of Certain Works) Act
infrastructure
(Cap. 81)
Minister for infrastructure
Sand (Preservation) Act
Minister responsible for public
(Cap. 127)
works
Special Developments Areas Act
Minister responsible for public
(Cap. 149)
works
Inġiniera Act
Minister responsible for works
(Cap. 321)
Consolidated area of
Statutory title as set
Related law
responsibility
out in related law
Application for the Issue of a
Minister responsible for
Warrant Regulations
infrastructure
(S.L. 321.01)
Periti Act
Minister responsible for works
(Cap. 390)
Mutual Recognition of
Minister responsible for works
Qualifications Act
(Cap. 451)
Abandonment, Dumping and
Minister responsible for public
Disposal of Waste in Streets and
infrastructure
Public Places or Areas Regulations
(S.L. 549.40)
Registration of
Merchant Shipping
Minister responsible for
Companies
(Shipping Organisations – Private
registration of commercial
Companies) Regulations
partnerships
(S.L. 234.42)
Companies Act
Minister responsible for the
(Cap. 386)
registration of commercial
partnerships
Resources
Environment and Planning Review
Minister responsible for the
Tribunal Act
Environment and Resources
(Cap. 551)
Authority
Rights of Persons
Equal Opportunities
Minister responsible for
with Disability
(Persons with Disability) Act
disability and the development
(Cap. 413)
of this sector
Maltese Sign Language
Minister responsible for the
Recognition Act
rights of persons with a
(Cap. 556)
disability
Persons within the Autism
Minister responsible for persons
Spectrum (Empowerment) Act
with disability
(Cap. 557)
Road Transport
Code of Police Laws
Minister responsible for
(Cap. 10)
transport
Code of Police Laws
Minister responsible for the
(Cap. 10)
Malta Transport Authority
Traffic Regulation Ordinance
Minister responsible for
(Cap. 65)
transport
Consolidated area of
Statutory title as set
Related law
responsibility
out in related law
Motor Vehicles Insurance (Third
Minister responsible for
Party Risks) Ordinance
transport
(Cap. 104)
Local Council
Minister responsible for
(Street Naming) Regulations
infrastructure
(S.L. 363.10)
Controlled Parking Schemes
Minister responsible for
(Residents and Commercial)
transport
Regulations
(S.L. 363.80)
Motor Vehicles Registration and
Minister responsible for
Licensing Act
transport
(Cap. 368)
Registration and Licensing of
Minister responsible for land
Motor Vehicles Regulations
transport
(S.L. 368.02)
Arbitration Act
Minister responsible for
(Cap. 387)
transport
Alternative Fuels Order ~(S.L.
Minister responsible for
460.32)
transport
International Carriage of Goods by
Minister responsible for road
Road Act
transport
(Cap. 486)
Authority for Transport in Malta
Minister responsible for
Act
transport
(Cap. 499)
New Roads and Road Works
Minister responsible for the
Regulations
roads
(Cap. 499.57)
Building Regulation Act
Minister responsible for roads
(Cap. 513)
Security Service
Official Secrets Act
Minister from time to time
(Cap. 50)
designated by the Prime
Minister as being responsible
for the security services
Security Service Act
Minister from time to time
(Cap. 391)
designated as being responsible
for the security service
Consolidated area of
Statutory title as set
Related law
responsibility
out in related law
Licensing of Private Maritime
Minister responsible for the
Security Companies Regulations
Security Services
(S.L. 480.05)
Social Dialogue
Malta Council for Economic and
Minister responsible for Social
Social Development Act
Dialogue
(Cap. 431)
Malta-EU Steering and Action
Minister responsible for Social
Committee – MEUSAC
Dialogue
(Establishment as an Agency)
Order
(S.L. 595.23)
Social Housing
Housing Act
Minister responsible for housing
(Cap. 125)
Housing Authority Act
Minister responsible for housing
(Cap. 261)
Home Ownership
Minister responsible for housing
(Encouragement) Act
(Cap. 328)
Housing (Extension) Act
Minister responsible for housing
(Cap. 360)
Condominium Act
Minister responsible for housing
(Cap. 398)
Social Policy
Code of Police Laws
Minister responsible for social
(Cap. 10)
policy
Civil Code
Minister responsible for social
(Cap. 16)
policy
Donated Supplies (Prohibition of
Minister responsible for the
Sale) 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
Minister responsible for social
Social Development Act
policy
(Cap. 431)
Mutual Recognition of
Minister responsible for social
Qualifications Act
policy
(Cap. 451)
Consolidated area of
Statutory title as set
Related law
responsibility
out in related law
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
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 Care Standards Authority
Minister responsible for social
Act
welfare
(Cap. 582)
Psychotherapy Profession Act
Minister responsible for the
(Cap. 587)
psychotherapy profession
Social Security
Widows’ and Orphans’ Pensions
Minister from time to time
Act
responsible for the Department
(Cap. 58)
of Social Security
Pensions Ordinance
Minister from time to time
(Cap. 93)
responsible for the Department
of Social Security
Malta Armed Forces Act
Minister from time to time
(Cap. 220)
responsible for the Department
of Social Security
Prisons Act
Minister from time to time
(Cap. 260)
responsible for the Department
of Social Security
Members of Parliament Pensions
Minister from time to time
Act
responsible for the Department
(Cap. 280)
of Social Security
Port Workers Ordinance
Minister responsible for social
(Cap. 171)
security
Consolidated area of
Statutory title as set
Related law
responsibility
out in related law
Social Security Act
Minister from time to time in
(Cap. 318)
charge of the Department of
Social Security
International Protection Act
Minister responsible for social
(Cap. 420)
security
Sports
Statute for the Institute for
Minister responsible for sport
Physical Education and Sport
(S.L. 327.92)
Sports Act
Minister responsible for sports
(Cap. 455)
Commercialisation of Sports
Minister responsible for Sport
Facilities Regulations
(S.L. 455.12)
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
(Cap. 274)
for tourism has been assigned
Trusts and Trustees (Tourism
Minister responsible for
Environmental Trust) Regulations
Tourism
(S.L. 331.09)
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
Minister responsible for tourism
Act
(Cap. 409)
Malta Crafts Council Act
Minister responsible for tourism
(Cap. 421)
Cultural Heritage Act
Minister responsible for tourism
(Cap. 445)
Consolidated area of
Statutory title as set
Related law
responsibility
out in related law
Mutual Recognition of
Minister responsible for tourism
Qualifications Act
(Cap. 451)
Environmental Management
Minister responsible for tourism
Construction Site Regulations
(S.L. 552.09)
Institute of Tourism Studies Act
Minister responsible for tourism
(Cap. 566)
Minister for Tourism
Veterinary Services
Prevention of Disease Ordinance
Minister responsible for
(Cap. 36)
agriculture
Compensation for Slaughtered
Minister responsible for the
Animals Regulations
Department of Agriculture
(S.L. 36.18)
Prevention of Disease amongst
Minister from time to time in
Animals Regulations
charge of the department
(S.L. 36.20)
Animals
Minister responsible for
(Control of Importation)
agriculture
Ordinance
(Cap. 86)
Cattle Breeding Ordinance
Minister responsible for
(Cap. 97)
agriculture
Veterinary Services Act
Minister responsible for
(Cap. 437)
veterinary services
Acceptance of Pure-Bred Breeding
Minister responsible for
Animals of the Bovine Species for
veterinary affairs
Breeding Purposes Regulations
(S.L. 437.05)
Food Safety Act
Minister responsible for
(Cap. 449)
veterinary services
Waste Management
Eco-Contribution Act
Minister responsible for waste
(Cap. 473)
management
Welfare of Victims
Victims of Crime Act
Minister responsible for the
of Crime
(Cap. 539)
welfare of victims of crime
Youth
Youth Work Profession Act
Minister responsible for youth
(Cap. 533)
Consolidated area of
Statutory title as set
Related law
responsibility
out in related law
Aġenzija Żgħażagħ (Establishment
Minister responsible for
as an Agency) Order
Aġenzija Żgħażagħ
(S.L. 595.02)
In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires
"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 -
ASSIGNMENT OF STATUTORY MINISTERIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
(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
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 responsibility
in accordance with article 82 of the Constitution, the Prime
Minister shall cause a notice listing those areas of 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
Ministers (Delegation of Functions) Act.