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In force2020 Revised Edition

Part 3 · Prevention of Spread of Disease

28. Disinfection of vehicles

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(1)

An authorised officer may require the disinfection of any vehicle or conveyance —

(a)

entering or leaving an area declared to be an infected area, under section 35; or

(b)

which has been used in the transport of any animal or bird infected with or in the opinion of the authorised officer infected with disease.

(2)

Any person who, without lawful excuse, fails to comply with any requirement under subsection (1) 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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Part 4

Animal Welfare and Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

Part 5

Control of Livestock

Part 6

Enforcement Powers

Part 7

Licensing of Veterinary Centre, Veterinary Biologics and Keeping, Breeding, Etc., of Animal or Bird

Part 8

Quarantine

Part 9

Offences and Penalties

Part 10

Miscellaneous Provisions