Infectious Diseases Act 1976 · 2020 Revised Edition · Part 5 · Prevention of International Spread of Infectious Diseases
44. Master, etc., of vessel to assist Director‑General of Public Health, etc.
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The master, owner or agent of a vessel must provide such facilities and assistance as the Director‑General of Public Health, the Director‑General, Food Administration, the Director-General of Health, a Port Health Officer or a Health Officer may require in the exercise of powers for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this Act.
master
“master”, in relation to a vessel, means the person for the time being in charge or command of the vessel;
The master, owner or agent of a vessel must take all reasonable measures and exercise due and proper care to ensure the safety of the Director‑General of Public Health, the Director‑General, Food Administration, the Director-General of Health, a Port Health Officer or a Health Officer and any person acting under his or her direction in the course of their work on board the vessel.
owner
“owner”, in relation to any premises or vessel, means the person for the time being receiving the rent of the premises or vessel whether on the person’s own account or as agent, trustee or receiver or who would receive the same if the premises or the vessel were let or chartered;
Any person who contravenes this section shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $10,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months or to both.