Section 12

The Director may, by written notice, require the owner or occupier of any premises or vessel to cleanse or disinfect it in the manner and within the time specified in the notice.

Any owner or occupier who fails to comply with the requirements of the notice served under subsection (1) shall be guilty of an offence.

Without affecting any proceedings under subsection (2), where a notice issued by the Director under subsection (1) has not been complied with, a person authorised in that behalf by the Director may, without warrant and with such force as may be necessary, enter the premises or vessel to which the notice relates and take or cause to be taken the measures specified in the notice.

The cost and expenses incurred by the Director under subsection (3) must be paid by the person in default and may be recovered as a debt due to the Government.