Clause 23

If a veterinary authority considers that any animal or bird has been exposed to infection to any disease, he may give written directions for such animal or bird to be subjected to such treatment as he may consider necessary, including vaccine or serum therapy or a combination of such therapy.

Any person who without lawful excuse fails to comply with any written direction given under the provisions of this section shall be guilty of an offence under this Ordinance and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding five hundred dollars or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months or to both such fine and imprisonment.