Section 19
Closure of food establishment
ActIn forceProvision 19 of 22
Section 19
(1)
If the Director-General suspects that any food establishment is the source of or is responsible for the transmission of an infectious disease, he may, by notice in writing, order the closure of the food establishment and prohibit the sale or distribution of the food or water found therein for such period as may be specified in the notice.
(2)
Any person aggrieved by any order under subsection (1) may, within 7 days from the date of the order, appeal to the Minister whose decision is final.