71Directions about outbreaks of infectious disease at correctional centres

71 Directions about outbreaks of infectious disease at correctional centres

71 Directions about outbreaks of infectious disease at correctional centres

(1) If the Chief Health Officer believes there is an outbreak, or the risk of an outbreak, of infectious disease at a correctional centre—

(a) the Chief Health Officer may issue directions about the outbreak or risk of outbreak, and

(b) the Commissioner of Corrective Services is required to ensure the general manager of the correctional centre complies with the directions.

(2) Before issuing a direction under subsection (1)(a), the Chief Health Officer must—

(a) consult with the Commissioner of Corrective Services, and

(b) have regard to issues raised by the Commissioner relating to maintaining the security, good order or safety of the correctional centre or its inmates.