Singapore legislation
Regulation 4
of Animals and Birds (Prevention of Avian Disease in Non-Commercial Poultry) Rules
Regulation 4
Power to issue directive
Subregulation 1
Where the Director-General or an authorised officer —
is satisfied that there is an outbreak or an imminent outbreak of any avian disease; or
thinks it necessary and expedient for the prevention of an outbreak or spread of any avian disease,he may issue a directive to any person who breeds or keeps any non-commercial poultry to require the person to take such measures as may be specified in the directive for the containment, or for the prevention of an outbreak or spread, of the avian disease.
Subregulation 2
A directive under paragraph (1) may be issued in such manner as the Director-General or authorised officer thinks necessary and expedient in the circumstances for bringing it to the attention of the person who ought to have notice thereof, including —
by personal delivery to the person concerned;
by sending it by post to the person concerned at his usual or last known place of residence or business;
by publishing it in the daily newspapers circulating in Singapore in all the official languages;
by broadcasting it over the radio and television; and
by any electronic means, including internet websites.