Explanatory Notes

Public Health etc. (Scotland) Act 2008

2008 asp 5

16 July 2008

The Act – Overview

Part 4 .Public Health Functions of Health Boards

Quarantine and detention: steps that may be taken

Section 46 Authorised steps

92.This section sets out authorised steps which may be taken under a quarantine order, a short term detention order or an exceptional detention order. These are disinfection, disinfestation and decontamination.