Cap. 36 Art. 19Removal of persons from infected premises.

(1) If, on account of the existence or recent existence of a disease in a house or part of a house, or for the purpose of disinfecting such house or part thereof, the Superintendent deems it necessary to remove therefrom any of the persons residing therein, who is not himself diseased or whose presence is not required for attendance on any other diseased person, he may order such removal, and if in any such case, any such person, or his parents or guardian does not consent to the removal, it shall be lawful for any magistrate, on the sworn declaration of the Superintendent as to the necessity of such removal, to grant a warrant authorizing the Police to effect such removal subject to such conditions, in regard to time and otherwise, as he may deem expedient to impose.

(2) The Superintendent shall, and he is hereby empowered to, provide, free of charge, temporary shelter or house accommodation, with any necessary maintenance and attendants, for the persons residing in the house or part of the house during the time they are prevented from returning thereto.

(3) Any person who shall obstruct the execution of an order given by any magistrate under this article, shall be guilty of an offence under this Ordinance.