(1) The Minister may, after consultation with the Head of the Physical Planning and Development Division and the Chief Medical Officer, declare a designated portion of land to be an emergency burial ground where —
(a) there is a threat to public health;
(b) a health epidemic exists; or
(c) circumstances exist that may lead to a health epidemic.
(2) Notwithstanding section 16, an emergency burial ground must be controlled and managed by an authorized officer.