Burial and Cremation Act 2019
20Director of Public Health may issue directions
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20 Director of Public Health may issue directions
(1) If the Director of Public Health considers it in the interest of public health or public safety to do so, the Director may make a direction, in writing, in respect of one or more of the following:
(a) the handling and disposal of human remains;
(b) the carrying on of a regulated business;
(c) the management of a cemetery or crematorium;
(d) any other prescribed matter.
(2) A person to whom a direction under subsection (1) applies must comply with the direction.
Penalty: Fine not exceeding 100 penalty units.