Destruction of Disease-Bearing Insects Act, 1975 (Act No. 154).
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Abstract
This Act provides for the destruction of disease-bearing insects.
The Act defines the powers of the Director General and of the Medical Officer of Health which include: enter and examine premises; seize any article which may harbour disease-bearing insects; direct or take measures to destroy disease-bearing insects; and carry out medical examinations to persons suspected of being infected with insect-borne disease.
The Act further provides for: prohibition of clearing undergrowth under certain circumstances; prohibition on breeding disease-bearing insects without permission; prohibition of creating conditions likely to propagate disease-bearing insects; offences and penalties; etc.
The Act defines the powers of the Director General and of the Medical Officer of Health which include: enter and examine premises; seize any article which may harbour disease-bearing insects; direct or take measures to destroy disease-bearing insects; and carry out medical examinations to persons suspected of being infected with insect-borne disease.
The Act further provides for: prohibition of clearing undergrowth under certain circumstances; prohibition on breeding disease-bearing insects without permission; prohibition of creating conditions likely to propagate disease-bearing insects; offences and penalties; etc.
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Entry into force notes
This Act enters into force on 23 August 1982.
Repealed
No
Source language
English
Legislation Amendment
No