Infectious Diseases Act · 2023 Revised Edition · Part · Prevention of Introduction of Infectious Diseases Into Brunei Darussalam
45. Master etc. of vessel to assist Director-General etc.
Official textFrom Attorney General's Chambers, unchanged
The master, owner or agent of a vessel shall provide such facilities and assistance as the Director-General or any health officer may require in exercising his powers for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this Act.
master
“master”, in relation to vessel, means the person for the time being in charge of or command of the vessel;
The master, owner or agent of a vessel shall take all reasonable measures and exercise due and proper care to ensure the safety of the
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;
Director-General or any health officer and any person acting under his direction in the course of their work on board the vessel.
Director-General
“Director-General” means the Director-General of Health Services;
Any person who contravenes this section is guilty of an offence and liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $10,000, imprisonment for a term not exceeding one year or both.
Terms defined in s 2
Director-General
Defined · s 2“Director-General” means the Director-General of Health Services;
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regulations made thereunder, and includes any person appointed as a health officer or a port health officer under the repealed Quarantine and Prevention of Disease Act;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;
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;
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.