S.L. 465.75 Art. 3Order for Restriction of Movement (Public Health).

(1) Where the Superintendent has reason to suspect that a person may spread disease, she may issue an Order in writing in terms of these regulations, restricting the movement of such person for a period not exceeding four (4) weeks, which period may be further extended by subsequent four (4) week periods, up to a maximum of a continuous period of twelve (12) weeks, for the purpose of finalising any diagnostic tests, as may be deemed necessary by the Superintendent.

(2) Such an Order shall be issued by the Superintendent in writing, in the official languages of Malta and shall stipulate clearly the reason upon which it is based.

(3) In cases wherein the person does not understand the Maltese or English language, the Order shall also be served upon the said person in writing or orally in a language which he is reasonably expected to understand.

(4) Any extension or variation in the period specified in the Order shall be indicated in a revised Order. (PUBLIC HEALTH)

(5) The said Order, extension, variation or revocation shall be delivered to the person subject to such Order either by registered mail, electronic mail or physically by a person designated for such purpose by the Superintendent.