103. (1) This section applies where—
(a) a pathologist has tested a specimen taken from a person for any purpose;
(b) either—
(i) the pathologist carried out the test in the Territory; or
(ii) the person from whom the specimen was taken is resident in the Territory; and
(c) the result of the test indicates that the person has, or may have, a notifiable condition.
(2) Where this section applies, the following persons shall notify the Chief Health Officer that the person whose specimen was tested has or may have a notifiable condition:
(a) the pathologist;
(b) if the pathologist is employed in a laboratory at a hospital—the person in charge of the laboratory;
(c) if the pathologist carried out the test in the course of his or her employment other than at a hospital—the pathologist's employer.
(3) A
notification under this section shall be in accordance with
the applicable
Code of Practice.
(4) A person shall not, without reasonable excuse, fail to comply with subsection (2).
Penalty for contravention of subsection (4):
(a) if the offender is a natural person—5 penalty units or imprisonment for 6 months, or both;
(b) if the offender is a body corporate—25 penalty units.