Singapore legislation
Section 11
Section 11
Power to take certain measures to destroy disease-bearing insects, etc.
The Commissioner or a Medical Officer of Health or a public health auxiliary may, with the consent of the occupier of any premises, or after 3 days’ notice in writing to the occupier of any premises if the consent is in the opinion of the Commissioner or a Medical Officer of Health unreasonably withheld, take such measures as are reasonably necessary —
to destroy disease-bearing insects wherever found;
to collect and remove empty tins, cans, bottles or other receptacles in which disease-bearing insects may breed;
to cut down and remove any grass, bamboo stumps, fern or undergrowth in which disease-bearing insects are likely to breed or be harboured;
to bring any water or swamp into a condition unfavourable to the propagation or harbouring of disease-bearing insects;
to fill with concrete or otherwise treat holes or hollows in trees which hold or are likely to hold water; and
generally to prevent the propagation of disease-bearing insects.