Infectious Diseases Act · 2023 Revised Edition · Part · Prevention of Introduction of Infectious Diseases Into Brunei Darussalam
35. Unauthorised boarding or disembarking from infected vessel
Official textFrom Attorney General's Chambers, unchanged
The master of any infected vessel shall, while it is subject to quarantine —
master
“master”, in relation to vessel, means the person for the time being in charge of or command of the vessel;
prevent and, if necessary, detain any person disembarking from the vessel without being authorised by any health officer;
detain any person from Brunei Darussalam who without the permission of any health officer boards the vessel;
deliver any person detained to any health officer;
prevent any baggage or cargo from being discharged from the vessel; and
prevent any rodent from leaving or entering the vessel.
A master who fails to comply with any of the provisions of subsection (1) and any person aiding or abetting a master is guilty of an offence and liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $5,000, imprisonment for a term not exceeding one year or both.
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For the purposes of section 34 and this section, “infected” means infected with a dangerous infectious disease.
Terms defined in s 2
baggage
Defined · s 2“baggage” means the personal effects of a traveller or of a crew member of a vessel;
dangerous infectious disease
Defined · s 2“dangerous infectious disease” means any of the diseases set out in Schedule 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regulations made thereunder, and includes any person appointed as a health officer or a port health officer under the repealed Quarantine and Prevention of Disease Act;
master
Defined · s 2“master”, in relation to vessel, means the person for the time being in charge of or command of the vessel;
quarantine
Defined · s 2“quarantine” means the compulsory detention in isolation for the purpose and under the provisions of this Act or any regulations made thereunder of any vessels, persons, goods, things, animals or plants;
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.