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laws.sgby aturio
In force1985 Revised Edition
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11. Power to take certain measures to destroy disease-bearing insects, etc.

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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 —

(a)

to destroy disease-bearing insects wherever found;

(b)

to collect and remove empty tins, cans, bottles or other receptacles in which disease-bearing insects may breed;

(c)

to cut down and remove any grass, bamboo stumps, fern or undergrowth in which disease-bearing insects are likely to breed or be harboured;

(d)

to bring any water or swamp into a condition unfavourable to the propagation or harbouring of disease-bearing insects;

(e)

to fill with concrete or otherwise treat holes or hollows in trees which hold or are likely to hold water; and

(f)

generally to prevent the propagation of disease-bearing insects.

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