5Meaning of “mandatory testing order”

5 Meaning of “mandatory testing order”

5 Meaning of “mandatory testing order”

(1) In this Act, a mandatory testing order means an order that—

(a) requires the third party in relation to whom the order is made to—

(i) attend the place specified in the order as soon as practicable but no later than 2 business days after being served with the order, and

(ii) provide the third party’s blood to be tested for blood-borne diseases, and

(b) authorises the third party’s blood to be tested for the blood-borne diseases specified in the order.

(2) A mandatory testing order may be made by—

(a) a senior officer for the worker concerned under Part 3, or

(b) the Court under Part 4, or

(c) the Chief Health Officer under Part 7.