C2C3Part II Control of Disease
Pt. II (except ss. 11 and 12, 21-23, and 39-42): certain functions transferred (7.8.1991) by S.I. 1991/1773, art. 8(1)(3), Sch.2
Pt. II (except ss. 11 and 12, 21-23, and 39-42): certain functions transferred (10.1.1992) by S.I. 1991/2913, art. 8(1)(3), Sch.2
Infected articles
26 Infectious matter not to be placed in dustbins. C1
1
A person who places, or causes or permits to be placed, in a dustbin or ashpit any matter which he knows to have been exposed to infection from a notifiable disease, and which has not been disinfected, shall be liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 1 on the standard scale.
2
The local authority shall give notice of the provisions of this section to the occupier of any house in which they are aware that there is a person suffering from a notifiable disease.
3
If the local authority are requested to do so by the occupier of any premises in Greater London in which there is a person suffering from a notifiable disease, they shall provide for the removal and disinfection or destruction of any rubbish that has been exposed to infection from that disease.
Pt. II (except ss. 11 and 12, 21-23 and 39-42) modified (7.8.1991) by S.I. 1991/1773, art. 8 (2)(3), Sch.2.
Pt. II (except ss. 11 and 12, 21-23 and 39-42) modified (10.1.1992) by S.I. 1991/2913, art. 8(2)(3), Sch.2