Section 3
Power to make regulations
of Hydrogen Cyanide (Fumigation) Act 1953
With a view to protecting persons from danger in connection with the fumigation of premises and articles (including any ship or vehicle) with hydrogen cyanide, the Minister may make regulations with respect to such fumigation and, without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing provisions, there regulations may—
(a)
regulate the manner in which the hydrogen cyanide is to be generated and require the admixture therewith of any substance;
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(b)
prohibit the carrying out of any such fumigation except by or under the supervision of persons having such training or experience as may be specified in the regulations and by such number of persons as may be so specified;
(c)
prohibit the carrying out of any such fumigation except by persons licensed to carry out the same;
(d)
regulate the issue, suspension or cancellation of licences for the carrying out of any such fumigation and the terms and conditions subject to which they may be issued and the fees to be charged therefor;
(e)
regulate the disposal of the residues of any substances used in the fumigation;
(f)
for the purpose of preventing injurious effects resulting from such fumigation, impose temporary restrictions upon the use of any premises or article, and require such tests as may be specified in the regulations to be carried out after such fumigation.
(2)
Regulations made under this section shall not apply to any such fumigation carried out in the open air.
(3)
If any person contravenes or fails to comply with any regulation made under this section he shall, on conviction, be liable in respect of each offence to a fine of five hundred ringgit.