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Section 17

Application of insecticides

of Protection of Public Health Ordinance, 1999

State OrdinanceIn forceProvision 17 of 30
Section 17

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(1)

The Director or a local authority may require the application of such form of insecticides as he may think fit, to any building, premises, pond, drain, mill, pool or any stable, pigsty, cattle shed, chicken coop or other place or structure used for the shelter or keeping of animals, and may, if he deems necessary, carry out the application of insecticides after giving due notice to the owner or occupier thereof.

(2)

Whether the application of insecticides is carried out by the

Director or a local authority, to eliminate conditions giving rise to the propagation or breeding of disease bearing insects caused by the acts or omission of the owner or occupier of any building, premises or property, the Director or local authority may by notice require the owner or occupier thereof to pay the costs and expenses of carrying out the application of insecticides to the federal Government or local authority, as the case may be.