Section 27
Vessels, persons and articles from infected area
of Infectious Diseases Act 1976
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Section 27
(1)
For the purposes of this Part, all vessels, persons and articles coming from an infected area are deemed to be infected unless otherwise declared by the Director.
(2)
A vessel and any person and article on board are also deemed to be infected if an infectious disease is found on board or if such infection was present among the crew, passengers, rodents or vectors on board the vessel.