Section 12

The Director-General may, by notice in writing, require the owner or occupier of any premises or vessel to cleanse or disinfect it in the manner and within the time specified in the notice.

Any owner or occupier who fails to comply with the requirements of the notice served under subsection (1) is guilty of an offence.

Without prejudice to any proceedings under subsection (2), where a notice issued by the Director-General under subsection (1) has not been complied with, a person authorised in writing in that behalf by the

Director-General may enter the premises or vessel to which the notice relates and take or cause to be taken such measures as have been specified in the notice.

The cost and expenses incurred by the Director-General under subsection (3) shall be paid by the person in default and may be recovered as a debt due to the Government.