Infectious Diseases Act · 2023 Revised Edition · Part · Prevention of Introduction of Infectious Diseases Into Brunei Darussalam
Official textFrom Attorney General's Chambers, unchanged
Any person who has given an undertaking in another country to report to any health officer in Brunei Darussalam shall immediately on his arrival report accordingly and shall comply with all the directions of any health officer.
health officer
“health officer” means any person who is authorised by the Director-General to carry into effect any provisions of this Act or the regulations made thereunder, and includes any person appointed as a health officer or a port health officer under the repealed Quarantine and Prevention of Disease Act;
Any person who contravenes subsection (1) or fails to comply with the directions of any health officer is guilty of an offence and liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $1,000; and any deposit or guarantee made by such person may be forfeited.
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Without prejudice to subsection (2), any such person who fails to report to any health officer or fails to comply with the directions of any health officer is liable to be arrested without a warrant, to be isolated, disinfected or otherwise treated.
health officer
“health officer” means any person who is authorised by the Director-General to carry into effect any provisions of this Act or the regulations made thereunder, and includes any person appointed as a health officer or a port health officer under the repealed Quarantine and Prevention of Disease Act;