PUBLIC HEALTH ACT 1997 - SECT 52 52. Investigation into occurrence of disease and contamination

Tasmanian Consolidated Acts

52. Investigation into occurrence of disease and contamination

(1) The Director may carry out any investigation or inquiry into any occurrence of –

(a) any notifiable disease; or

(b) any human pathogenic organism or contaminant in food or water.

(2) The Director may give any directions the Director considers necessary or appropriate after carrying out an investigation or inquiry.

(3) A person must comply with a direction of the Director.

Penalty:

Fine not exceeding 100 penalty units.