59Removal and destruction of things

59 Removal and destruction of things (1) The CHO may, by written notice, direct a person to remove or destroy a thing if the CHO is satisfied the thing may cause a threat to the health of an individual or community. (2) The direction is subject to the conditions the CHO considers appropriate, including conditions requiring compliance with stated guidelines, standards or other written material. Public and Environmental Health Act 2011 38 (3) A person commits an offence if the person: contravention of the direction. (4) If the person does not comply with the direction: (a) the CHO may remove or destroy the thing in accordance with the direction; and (b) the costs incurred by the CHO in doing so are recoverable as a debt due to the Territory by the person.