# Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984, Section 45A: Infection or contamination


(1) The following provisions have effect for the interpretation of this Part.
(2) “ Contamination ” includes radiation.
(3) Any reference to infection or contamination is a reference to infection or contamination which presents or could present significant harm to human health.
(4) Any reference to the spread of contamination includes a reference to the spread of any source of contamination.
(5) Any reference to disinfection or decontamination includes a reference to the removal of any vector, agent or source of the infection or contamination.
(6) Related expressions are to be read accordingly.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1984/22/section/45A (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/public-health-control-of-disease-act-1984/section-45A
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