PUBLIC HEALTH ACT 2010 - SECT 9 Power to deal with public health risks arising from conduct of public authorities
PUBLIC HEALTH ACT 2010 - SECT 9
Power to deal with public health risks arising from conduct of public authorities9 Power to deal with public health risks arising from conduct of public authorities
(cf 1991 Act, s 9)
(1) This section applies if the Minister considers that, because of an act or omission of a public authority, or of any person acting on behalf of a public authority, a situation has arisen that is, or is likely to be, a risk to public health.
(2) In these circumstances, the Minister may, by order in writing served on the public authority or the chief executive officer (however described) of the authority, direct the public authority or the chief executive officer to take specified action to minimise or rectify any adverse consequences of the act or omission.
(3) If a public authority or the chief executive officer (however described) of a public authority considers that, for any reason, a situation has arisen that is, or is likely to be, a risk to public health, the public authority or chief executive officer is to notify the Minister of that fact.