Infectious Diseases Act · s 62A

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s 62A

(1)

Where the Minister is of the opinion that immediate action is necessary to prevent, reduce or control the spread of any infectious disease or for such other reason that may endanger public health, the Minister may issue such directions to the general public (by any means) to restrict, prohibit or otherwise control the conduct of any person or class of persons in any place.

(2)

Any person who contravenes any direction issued by the

Minister under subsection (1) is guilty of an offence.