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A.D. 1901.]

PUBLIC HEALTH.

[No. 10.

881

(i.) for the purpose of ascertaining whether the same are in an overcrowded condition; and

(ii.) for the purpose of ascertaining the sanitary condition, cleanliness, and good order thereof or any part thereof, and of any mezzanine floors, stories, or cocklofts therein, or the condition of any drains therein or in connexion therewith;

(dd.) the promotion of cleanliness and ventilation in domestic buildings;

(ee.) the cleansing and removal of refuse and all objectionable matter at stated times from domestic buildings;

(f) prescribing the conditions under which alone it shall be lawful to live in, occupy, or use, or to let or sub-let, or to suffer or permit to be used for habitation or for occupation as a shop, any cellar, vault, underground room, basement, or room any side of which abuts on or against the earth or soil; and

(gg.) the prevention, as far as possible, or mitigation of any epidemic, endemic, or contagious disease, including inter alia provisions-

(i.) for the removal of persons suffering from any such disease;

(ii.) for the speedy and safe disposal of the dead;

(iii.) for house to house visitation;

(iv.) for the destruction of infected bedding, clothing, or other articles;

(v.) for the compulsory vacating of houses; and

(vi.) for such other matters or things as may appear to the Board advisable for preventing or mitigating such disease.

(2.) The Board may in any such by-laws impose penalties for any breach thereof not exceeding twenty-five dollars in each case.

14.-(1.). All by-laws made by the Board under the provisions of this Ordinance shall be submitted to the Governor, and shall not take effect until approved by the Legislative Council.

(2.) All such by-laws, when so approved, shall be published in The Gazette in English and Chinese, and shall have the same force of law and be as binding and valid as if they had been contained in this Ordinance.

Sanitary Staff and its Powers.

status, salaries, and duties of

15.-(1.) The Governor may appoint such persons as he may see fit to be respectively Medical Officer of Health, Secretary of the Board, Assistant Medical Officers of Health, Assistant Secretary of the Board, sanitary surveyors, and inspectors of nuisances. Such persons shall be officers of the Board.

members of sanitary staff.

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PUBLIC HEALTH.[No. 10.881(i.) for the purpose of ascertaining whether the same are in an overcrowded condition; and(ii.) for the purpose of ascertaining the sanitary condition, cleanliness, and good order thereof or any part thereof, and of any mezzanine floors, stories, or cocklofts therein, or the condition of any drains therein or in connexion therewith;(dd.) the promotion of cleanliness and ventilation in domestic buildings;(ee.) the cleansing and removal of refuse and all objectionable matter at stated times from domestic buildings;(f) prescribing the conditions under which alone it shall be lawful to live in, occupy, or use, or to let or sub-let, or to suffer or permit to be used for habitation or for occupation as a shop, any cellar, vault, underground room, basement, or room any side of which abuts on or against the earth or soil; and(gg.) the prevention, as far as possible, or mitigation of any epidemic, endemic, or contagious disease, including inter alia provisions-(i.) for the removal of persons suffering from any such disease;(ii.) for the speedy and safe disposal of the dead;(iii.) for house to house visitation;(iv.) for the destruction of infected bedding, clothing, or other articles;(v.) for the compulsory vacating of houses; and(vi.) for such other matters or things as may appear to the Board advisable for preventing or mitigating such disease.(2.) The Board may in any such by-laws impose penalties for any breach thereof not exceeding twenty-five dollars in each case.14.-(1.). All by-laws made by the Board under the provisions of this Ordinance shall be submitted to the Governor, and shall not take effect until approved by the Legislative Council.(2.) All such by-laws, when so approved, shall be published in The Gazette in English and Chinese, and shall have the same force of law and be as binding and valid as if they had been contained in this Ordinance.Sanitary Staff and its Powers.status, salaries, and duties of15.-(1.) The Governor may appoint such persons as he may see fit to be respectively Medical Officer of Health, Secretary of the Board, Assistant Medical Officers of Health, Assistant Secretary of the Board, sanitary surveyors, and inspectors of nuisances. Such persons shall be officers of the Board.members of sanitary staff.58A

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PUBLIC HEALTH.[No. 10.881(i.) for the purpose of ascertaining whether the same are in an overcrowded condition; and(ii.) for the purpose of ascertaining the sanitary condition, clean- liness, and good order thereof or any part thereof, and of any mezzanine floors, stories, or cocklofts therein, or the condition any drains therein or in connexion therewith;of(dd.) the promotion of cleanliness and ventilation in domestic buildings;(ee.) the cleansing and removal of refuse and all objectionable matter at stated times from domestic buildings;(f) prescribing the conditions under which alone it shall be lawful to live in, occupy, or use, or to let or sub-let, or to suffer or per- mit to be used for habitation or for occupation as a shop, any cellar, vault, underground room, basement, or room any side of which abuts on or against the earth or soil; and(gg.) the prevention, as far as possible, or mitigation of any epidemic, endemic, or contagious disease, including inter alia provisions-(i.) for the removal of persons suffering from any such disease;(ii.) for the speedy and safe disposal of the dead;(iii.) for house to house visitation;(iv.) for the destruction of infected bedding, clothing, or other articles;(v.) for the compulsory vacating of houses; and(vi.) for such other matters or things as may appear to the Board advisable for preventing or mitigating such disease.(2.) The Board may in any such by-laws impose penalties for any breach thereof not exceeding twenty-five dollars in each case.publication of14.-(1.). All by-laws made by the Board under the provisions ofApproval and this Ordinance shall be submitted to the Governor, and shall not takeby-laws. effect until approved by the Legislative Council.(2.) All such by-laws, when so approved, shall be published in The Gazette in English and Chinese, and shall have the same force of law and be as binding and valid as if they had been contained in this Ordi-nance.Sanitary Staff and its Powers.status, salaries, and duties of15.-(1.) The Governor may appoint such persons as he may see fit toAppointment, be respectively Medical Officer of Health, Secretary of the Board, Assistant Medical Officers of Health, Assistant Secretary of the Board, sanitary surveyors, and inspectors of nuisances. Such persons shall be officers of the Board.members of sanitary staff.58A

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A.D. 1901.]

PUBLIC HEALTH.

[No. 10.

881

(i.) for the purpose of ascertaining whether the same are in an

overcrowded condition; and

(ii.) for the purpose of ascertaining the sanitary condition, clean- liness, and good order thereof or any part thereof, and of any mezzanine floors, stories, or cocklofts therein, or the condition

any drains therein or in connexion therewith;

of (dd.) the promotion of cleanliness and ventilation in domestic

buildings;

(ee.) the cleansing and removal of refuse and all objectionable

matter at stated times from domestic buildings;

(f) prescribing the conditions under which alone it shall be lawful to live in, occupy, or use, or to let or sub-let, or to suffer or per- mit to be used for habitation or for occupation as a shop, any cellar, vault, underground room, basement, or room any side of which abuts on or against the earth or soil; and

(gg.) the prevention, as far as possible, or mitigation of any epidemic, endemic, or contagious disease, including inter alia provisions- (i.) for the removal of persons suffering from any such disease; (ii.) for the speedy and safe disposal of the dead;

(iii.) for house to house visitation;

(iv.) for the destruction of infected bedding, clothing, or other

articles;

(v.) for the compulsory vacating of houses; and

(vi.) for such other matters or things as may appear to the Board

advisable for preventing or mitigating such disease.

(2.) The Board may in any such by-laws impose penalties for any breach thereof not exceeding twenty-five dollars in each case.

publication of

14.-(1.). All by-laws made by the Board under the provisions of Approval and this Ordinance shall be submitted to the Governor, and shall not take by-laws. effect until approved by the Legislative Council.

nance.

Sanitary Staff and its Powers.

status,

salaries, and duties of

15.-(1.) The Governor may appoint such persons as he may see fit to Appointment, be respectively Medical Officer of Health, Secretary of the Board, Assistant Medical Officers of Health, Assistant Secretary of the Board, sanitary surveyors, and inspectors of nuisances. Such persons shall be officers of the Board.

members of

sanitary staff.

58A

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