AustLII Tasmanian Consolidated Acts

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PUBLIC HEALTH ACT 1997 - SECT 16

16. Directions of Director

      (1) After making an emergency declaration, the Director may take any action or give any directions to –

(a) reduce, remove or destroy any threat to public health; or

(b) segregate or isolate persons in any area; or

(c) evacuate any persons from any area; or

(d) prevent or permit access to any area; or

(e) control the movement of any vehicle.

      (2) The Director may give any one or more of the following directions:

(a) that any specified person undergo a medical examination;

(b) that any specified person move to, or stay in, a specified area;

(c) that any substance or thing be seized;

(d) that any substance or thing be destroyed;

(e) that any other action be taken the Director considers appropriate.

      (3) A person must comply with a direction of the Director in accordance with any relevant guidelines.

Penalty:

Fine not exceeding 100 penalty units or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months, or both.



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