Singapore legislation
Section 37
Section 37
Rabies‑infected areas
(1)
The Minister may at any time as a precaution against rabies by order declare Singapore or any part thereof to be a rabies‑infected area.
(2)
A person must not take any dog out of a rabies‑infected area or out of Singapore when any part thereof is a rabies‑infected area, except in accordance with a written permit issued by an authorised officer.
(3)
The owner or person in charge of any dog within a rabies‑infected area must cause the dog to be kept under effective control —
by confining it within an enclosed area from which it would be impossible for the dog to escape;
by tying it up securely; or
by leading it with a chain or lead of strong cord or leather properly secured to a collar or harness worn by the dog.
(4)
If an authorised officer is satisfied that any dog or class of dogs, whether by reason of prophylactic treatment or otherwise, is immune from infection by rabies, he or she may exempt that dog or class of dogs from the requirements of subsection (3), subject to such conditions as the authorised officer may impose.
(5)
Any dog found within a rabies‑infected area which is not under effective control under subsection (3) may be destroyed by any person authorised in writing in that behalf by an authorised officer.
(6)
Any person authorised under subsection (5) —
may enter any land, building or premises for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of that subsection;
must not enter into any dwelling house for that purpose specified under that subsection, except during the day; and
must, if required, produce and show his or her written authority to the owner, occupier or person for the time being in charge of the land, building or premises.
(7)
Any person who acts in contravention of subsection (2) shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $10,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months or to both.
(8)
Any person who, without reasonable excuse, fails to comply with subsection (3) shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $10,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months or to both.