Section 130
of Public Health Ordinance 1960
Section 130
(1)
A local authority may, and shall within the limits of any urban area and in any other area if the Minister so directs, undertake the efficient execution of the following services within its area, or any specified part of its area —
(a)
the removal of house refuse and other rubbish from any premises;
(b)
the cleansing and disinfection of building or parts thereof, the cleansing and disinfection of closets, dustbins, ashpits, cesspools, septic tanks, private sewers and private drains, and the collection, removal and disposal of night-soil, upon such charges as such local authority may from time to time fix;
(c)
the sweeping, cleansing and watering of streets;
(d)
the provision and maintenance in sanitary condition of suitable places, buildings and appliances for the deposit or destruction of refuse, rubbish and night soil.
(2)
Every person who in any way obstructs or hinders a local authority in the execution of any services under this section shall be guilty of an offence.
Local authority may impose duty of scavenging or cleaning on occupiers.