Extermination of Mosquitoes Act (Cap. 312).
An Act to prescribe measures for the extermination of mosquitoes; and to provide for matters incidental thereto.
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This Act prescribes measures for the extermination of mosquitoes and shall apply to urban areas, areas near to urban areas and other areas as the Minister may direct. The Act empowers the Minister to make rules prescribing the measures to be taken for the extermination of mosquitoes within any of the areas to which this Act applies. The Act furthermore, among other things, defines duties of occupiers of premises, empowers the Director of Medical Services to prepare and enforce a scheme for the prosecution of measures on land for purposes of this Act and defines the right of inspection and entry of medical officers.
Implemented by: Extermination of Mosquitoes Rules (Cap. 312). (2006)
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