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Quarantine Act.

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Type of law
Legislation
Date of original text
Date of latest amendment
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Abstract
This Act makes provision with respect to measures for the inspection, quarantine and treatment of vessels, persons, goods and things for purposes of prevention of the introduction or spreading of diseases or pests affecting human beings.
The Prime Minister may make Regulations prescribing all matters which by this Act are required or permitted to be prescribed including prescribing the precautions in respect to any kind of animals or insects liable to convey disease. The Act also provides for disinfecting and other treatment of vessels and imported goods.
Long title of text
An Act relating to quarantine.
Notes
Consolidated version of 1988 of Chapter 77 as at 31 December 2005 and amended last by Act No. 46 of 1988.
Repealed
No
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No