Section 51: Cleaning and disinfecting of premises

51. Cleaning and disinfecting of premises (1) Where the Sanitary Authority considers that the cleaning and disinfecting of— (a) any premises, conveyance, contrivance or thing; (b) any articles therein likely to retain or to spread infection, is necessary, he shall give notice in writing to the owner or occupier in order that they may be cleaned and disinfected by the Sanitary Authority. (2) (a) The bedding, clothing and articles which are disinfected by the Sanitary Authority shall be brought back and delivered to the owner free of charge. (b) Where any owner suffers any unnecessary damage, the Sanitary Authority shall compensate him. (c) The Sanitary Authority shall also compensate the owner for any article destroyed and the amount of compensation shall be assessed by the Permanent Secretary, subject to the approval of the Minister. (3) For the purpose of this section, the Sanitary Authority may order any officer of the Ministry to visit and inspect any house, building or premises, or any room therein at any reasonable time during the day for the purpose of making a report to the Sanitary Authority.