Singapore legislation

Section 22

of Animals and Birds Act 1965

Section 22

Post‑mortem examination

(1)

The Director‑General or an authorised officer may cause the carcase of any animal or bird to be subject to a post‑mortem examination.

(2)

For the purposes of subsection (1), the Director‑General or authorised officer may give written directions —

(a)

for the carcase, if already buried, to be exhumed for the purpose of a post‑mortem examination; and

(b)

for the carcase to be delivered to an authorised examiner at a specified place and time.

(3)

Any person who —

(a)

without lawful excuse, fails to comply with any written direction given to the person under subsection (2); or

(b)

without the permission of the Director‑General or an authorised officer, removes the carcase from the place to which it has been delivered under subsection (2)(b),shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $5,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months or to both.

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