Section 19

If the Director has reason to believe that there exist on any premises conditions that are likely to lead to the outbreak or spread of any infectious disease, the Director may, by written notice —

A notice under subsection (1)(a) directing the owner or the occupier of the premises to close the premises may be renewed by the Director from time to time for such period, not exceeding 14 days, as the Director may, by written notice, specify.

Subject to subsection (7), any person who fails to comply with a notice given to the person by the Director under subsection (1) shall be guilty of an offence.

When any premises have been ordered to be closed under subsection (1)(a), any person who enters those premises without the permission of the Director shall be guilty of an offence.

Without affecting any proceedings under subsection (3), where a notice issued by the Director under subsection (1) has not been complied with, the Director, a Health Officer or a police officer may, without warrant and with such force as may be necessary, enter the premises to which the notice relates and close the premises or take or cause to be taken the measures specified in the notice.

The costs and expenses incurred by the Director or a Health Officer under subsection (5) must be paid by the person in default and may be recovered as a debt due to the Government.

Any person who is aggrieved by any order or requirement of the Director as contained in a notice given to the person under subsection (1) may, within 7 days from the date of the notice, appeal to the appropriate Minister whose decision is final.

Even though an appeal under subsection (7) is pending, a notice issued by the Director under subsection (1) takes effect from the date specified by the Director, unless the appropriate Minister otherwise directs.