Infectious Diseases Act · s 23

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s 23Persons with AIDS or HIV Infection to undergo counselling etc.

(1)

The Director-General may require any person who has been diagnosed as having AIDS or HIV Infection —

(a)

to undergo counselling by a registered medical practitioner;

and

(b)

to comply with such precautions and safety measures as may be specified by the Director-General.

(2)

Any person who fails or refuses to comply with subsection (1) is guilty of an offence and liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $10,000, imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years or both.