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On 19/06/2013, you requested for the version in force on 19/06/2013 incorporating all amendments published on or before 19/06/2013. The closest version currently available is that of 31/03/2012.
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Director may order cessation of use of premises as child care centre
15.
—(1)  The Director may —
(a)
if it appears to him that there is any danger or risk of danger to persons in any licensed child care centre; or
(b)
if, in respect of any licensed child care centre, a direction given under section 14 is not complied with within the period of time specified in the notice served thereunder,
by order in writing direct that the licensed child care centre shall cease to be used as a child care centre for such period as he thinks fit or until further notice.
(2)  An order under this section shall be served on the person licensed in respect of the child care centre and shall take effect from the date of the service thereof.
(3)  It shall be sufficient service of an order under this section if —
(a)
it is delivered personally to the person on whom it is to be served;
(b)
it is sent by registered post to the last known address of that person; or
(c)
a copy thereof is posted in a conspicuous place upon or in the child care centre to which it relates.
(4)  Any person who fails to comply with an order served on him under this section shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $2,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding one year or to both.