Infectious Diseases Act · s 62

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s 62Extraordinary powers in relation to emergency measures

(1)

The Director-General may, with the approval of the Minister, formulate and implement emergency measures for the control of an

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infectious disease in any area; such measures shall be published in the

Gazette before implementation.

(2)

Any person who wilfully neglects or refuses to carry out or obstructs the execution of any emergency measure formulated and implemented under subsection (1) is guilty of an offence and liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $10,000, imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months or both.

Power of Minister in certain circumstances [S 17/2020]