Clause 14

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, he may, by notice in writing —

order the closure of the premises for a period not exceeding 14 days; or

prohibit the sale or distribution of food or water in the premises for such period as may be specified in the notice,and may require the owner or occupier of the premises to —

cleanse or disinfect the premises in the manner and within the time specified in the notice; or

carry out such additional measures as the Director may require in the manner and within the time specified in the notice.(2) 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 notice in writing, specify.(3) Subject to subsection (7), any person who fails to comply with a notice given to him by the Director under subsection (1) shall be guilty of an offence.(4) 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.(5) Without prejudice to 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 such measures as have been specified in the notice.(6) The costs and expenses incurred by the Director or a Health Officer under subsection (5) shall be paid by the person in default and may be recovered as a debt due to the Government.(7) Any person who is aggrieved by any order or requirement of the Director as contained in a notice given to him under subsection (1) may, within 7 days from the date of the notice, appeal to the Minister whose decision shall be final.(8) Notwithstanding that any appeal under subsection (7) is pending, a notice issued by the Director under subsection (1) shall take effect from the date specified by the Director, unless the Minister otherwise directs.”.