(1) When in the opinion of the Quarantine Authority an emergency exists, the Quarantine Authority may by order direct special measures to be taken during the continuance of that emergency for any of the purposes specified in sections 4 and 5, and any such order has effect despite anything to the contrary in any regulations or rules in force by virtue of those sections.
(2) An order made under subsection (1) may be varied or rescinded by order of the Governor General.