Section 30: Prohibition notice

30. Prohibition notice (1) Where the Board is satisfied that the use of a dangerous chemical involves an imminent risk to public health, public safety or the environment, it may issue a prohibition notice. (2) The prohibition notice shall— (a) specify the name and address of the person against whom it is directed; (b) state the opinion of the competent enforcing agency; and (c) specify— (i) the risk involved; (ii) the measures to be taken; (iii) the activity that is prohibited; and (iv) any condition subject to which the activity may be carried out. (3) Every person issued with a prohibition notice shall forthwith comply with the notice. (4) Notwithstanding any criminal prosecution that may be instituted under this Act, where a person to whom a prohibition notice has been issued refuses or fails to comply with it, the Board may take such measures as may D1 – 13 [Issue 1] Dangerous Chemicals Control Act be necessary to enforce the prohibition notice, and any cost so incurred may be recovered from the person against whom the notice has been issued.