Singapore legislation
Section 12
Section 12
Power to close meat processing factory
(1)
Where the Director finds that any condition in a meat processing factory is or may become dangerous to health or may hinder in any manner the suppression of disease, he may give written directions requiring that the meat processing factory be closed for such time as the Director may determine.
(2)
The Director shall, as soon as possible after he has given written directions under subsection (1), inform the operator of the meat processing factory of the reasons why the directions were given.
(3)
Any person who fails to comply with the written directions given under subsection (1) shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $2,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding one year or to both.