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PUBLIC HEALTH ACT 1997 - SECT 151 Removal and destruction

PUBLIC HEALTH ACT 1997 - SECT 151

Removal and destruction

(1)  The Director may require a person, public authority or Agency to remove or destroy any articles, items, goods or substances that in the opinion of the Director may cause a threat to public health.
(2)  A person, public authority or Agency who is subject to a requirement under subsection (1) is to carry out the requirement in accordance with –
(a) any direction of the Director; or
(b) any relevant guidelines.
Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 100 penalty units.
(3)  The removal or destruction of any articles, goods or substances is at the expense of the person, public authority or Agency required to carry out the removal or destruction.