Infectious Diseases Act · s 21

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s 21Control of occupation, trade or business

(1)

The Director-General may, by order in writing, prohibit any person who is a case or carrier of an infectious disease for any period specified therein from carrying on any occupation, trade or business in which that person is likely to cause the spread of the disease.

(2)

The Director-General may, by order in writing, prohibit any person for any period specified therein from carrying on any occupation, trade or business if his occupation, trade or business is conducted in such a manner as is likely to cause the spread of any infectious disease.

(3)

Any person aggrieved by any order under subsection (2) may, within 7 days from the date of the order, appeal to the Minister whose decision is final.

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(4)

Any person who contravenes any order made under subsection (1) or (2) is guilty of an offence.