Singapore legislation

Clause 22

of Infectious Diseases Bill

Clause 22

Vessels, persons and articles from infected area

(1)

For the purposes of this Part all vessels, persons and articles coming from an infected area shall be deemed to be infected unless otherwise declared by the Commissioner.

(2)

A vessel and any person and article on board shall also be deemed to be infected if an infectious disease is found on board or if such infection was present amongst the crew, passengers, rodents or vectors on board the vessel.