12AMinister may take quarantine measures in an emergency

#### 12A Minister may take quarantine measures in an emergency (1) If, in the opinion of the Minister, an emergency has arisen that requires the taking of action not otherwise authorised under this Act, the Minister may take such quarantine measures, or measures incidental to quarantine, and give such directions, as he or she thinks necessary or desirable for the diagnosis, for the prevention or control of the introduction, establishment or spread, for the eradication, or for the treatment, of any disease or pest. (2) A person is guilty of an offence if: (a) a direction is given to the person under subsection (1); and (b) the person fails to comply with the direction. Maximum penalty: Imprisonment for 10 years.