Infectious Diseases Act · s 38

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38.
Vessels within waters of Brunei Darussalam
(1) The master, owner or agent of any vessel whilst in
Brunei Darussalam shall —
(a) take such precautions as may be directed by any health officer to prevent rodents from leaving or entering the vessel, and take such measures for the destruction of rodents on board the vessel;
(b) take all measures directed by any health officer to abate any nuisance that may be present on board the vessel within such time as may be specified by the health officer; and
(c) take such measures to clean, disinfect or whitewash, or any other measures which any health officer may direct, to improve the condition of the water tanks, living spaces or any other part of the vessel.
(2) Any master, owner or agent who fails to comply with any directions under subsection (1) within the specified time is guilty of an offence and liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $5,000, and to a

Infectious Diseases further fine not exceeding $500 for every day during which the offence continues after conviction.

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s 38Vessels within waters of Brunei Darussalam

(1)

The master, owner or agent of any vessel whilst in

Brunei Darussalam shall —

(a)

take such precautions as may be directed by any health officer to prevent rodents from leaving or entering the vessel, and take such measures for the destruction of rodents on board the vessel;

(b)

take all measures directed by any health officer to abate any nuisance that may be present on board the vessel within such time as may be specified by the health officer; and

(c)

take such measures to clean, disinfect or whitewash, or any other measures which any health officer may direct, to improve the condition of the water tanks, living spaces or any other part of the vessel.

(2)

Any master, owner or agent who fails to comply with any directions under subsection (1) within the specified time is guilty of an offence and liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $5,000, and to a

Infectious Diseases further fine not exceeding $500 for every day during which the offence continues after conviction.