Singapore legislation

Clause 44

of Animals Ordinance

Clause 44

Power of veterinary authorities and police officers

(1)

Any veterinary authority and any police officer may arrest without warrant any person whom he sees committing any offence under the provisions of section 43 of this Ordinance and may seize any animal in respect of which, and any conveyance or article with or by means of which, such offence has been committed.

(2)

Any person so arrested and any conveyance or article so seized shall forthwith be taken to a police station.

(3)

Any animal so seized shall be taken to a police station or pound or a veterinary centre and may, subject to any order made in respect thereof by a Magistrate, be there detained until the accused has been tried by a court.

(4)

Any veterinary authority and any police officer may stop in any street or public place and examine any animal in respect of which he has reason to believe that an offence has been or is being committed under the provisions of section 43 of this Ordinance.