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#### 52 Precautions against spread of certain medical conditions
52 Precautions against spread of certain medical conditions
(cf 1991 Act, s 11)
> > (1) A person who—
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> > > (a) has a Category 2, 3, 4 or 5 condition, and
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> > > (b) is in a public place,
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> > must not fail to take reasonable precautions against spreading the condition.
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> > Maximum penalty—100 penalty units or imprisonment for 6 months, or both.
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> > (2) It is a defence to proceedings for an offence under this section if the defendant satisfies the court that at the time of commission of the alleged offence, the defendant was not aware that he or she had the medical condition on which the prosecution is based.