Infectious Diseases Act · 2023 Revised Edition · Part · Prevention of Introduction of Infectious Diseases Into Brunei Darussalam
32. Vaccination
Official textFrom Attorney General's Chambers, unchanged
Every person on an international voyage whether leaving or arriving in Brunei Darussalam shall —
have been vaccinated against all or any of the diseases in accordance with the requirements set out in Schedule 3; and
produce valid international certificates of vaccination to any health officer.
Notwithstanding subsection (1), any health officer may require such person to be vaccinated and may subject him to isolation or surveillance for such period as the health officer thinks fit.
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regulations made thereunder, and includes any person appointed as a health officer or a port health officer under the repealed Quarantine and Prevention of Disease Act;
The health officer may, in his discretion, return any person, not being a citizen of Brunei Darussalam, who refuses or fails to comply with subsection (2), to his place of origin or embarkation at the expense of the owner or agent of the vessel by which he arrived in Brunei Darussalam.
owner
“owner”, in relation to any premises or vessel, means the person for the time being receiving the rent of the premises or vessel whether on his own account or as agent, trustee or receiver or who would receive the same if the premises or the vessel were let or chartered;
The owner, master or agent of any vessel shall ensure compliance with subsection (1) in respect of any person on board his vessel.
master
“master”, in relation to vessel, means the person for the time being in charge of or command of the vessel;
Terms defined in s 2
health officer
Defined · s 2“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regulations made thereunder, and includes any person appointed as a health officer or a port health officer under the repealed Quarantine and Prevention of Disease Act;
isolation
Defined · s 2“isolation”, in relation to a person or group of persons, means the separation of that person or group of persons from any other persons, other than — (a) the health staff in charge of the care and isolation of that person or group of persons; and (b) such other persons as the Director-General may allow;
master
Defined · s 2“master”, in relation to vessel, means the person for the time being in charge of or command of the vessel;
owner
Defined · s 2“owner”, in relation to any premises or vessel, means the person for the time being receiving the rent of the premises or vessel whether on his own account or as agent, trustee or receiver or who would receive the same if the premises or the vessel were let or chartered;
surveillance
Defined · s 2“surveillance” means the subjection of a person or persons to periodical medical examinations or observations with a view to ascertaining his or their state of health;
vessel
Defined · s 2“vessel” includes any ship, boat, aircraft, vessel or motor vehicle or trailer of any description used in navigation by land, sea or air.