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In force2020 Revised Edition

Part 2 · Import, Transhipment, Export of Animals and Birds and Possession of Noxious Insects, Etc.

7. Power to make orders with regard to import, etc.

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(1)

The Minister may make orders —

(a)

specifying the countries or the parts of any country from which animals and birds, or any specified kinds of animals or birds, may be imported or transhipped either with or without restriction; or

(b)

prohibiting, either absolutely or conditionally, the import and transhipment from any specified country or any specified part of a country of any carcase, semen, fodder, litter, dung or any product of animals or birds or any article or substance that is likely to convey or spread any disease.

(2)

Any person who contravenes the provisions of any order made under subsection (1) 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.

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Part 3

Prevention of Spread of Disease

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