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#### 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—
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> > > (a) the Chief Health Officer may issue directions about the outbreak or risk of outbreak, and
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> > > (b) the Commissioner of Corrective Services is required to ensure the general manager of the correctional centre complies with the directions.
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> > (2) Before issuing a direction under subsection (1)(a), the Chief Health Officer must—
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> > > (a) consult with the Commissioner of Corrective Services, and
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> > > (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.