Singapore legislation
Clause 38
Clause 38
Rabies infected areas
(1)
The Minister may at any time as a precaution against rabies by order declare the State or any part thereof to be a rabies-infected area.
(2)
No person shall take any dog out of a rabies-infected area or out of the State of which any part is a rabies-infected area, except in accordance with a written permit issued by the veterinary authority.
(3)
The owner or person in charge of any dog within a rabies-infected area shall cause such 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:Provided that the veterinary authority, if he is satisfied that any dog or class of dogs, whether by reason of prophylactic treatment or otherwise, is immune from infection to rabies, may exempt such dog or class of dogs from the requirements of this subsection, subject to such conditions as may be imposed by him.
(4)
Any dog found within a rabies-infected area which is not under effective control in accordance with the provisions of subsection (3) of this section may be destroyed by any person authorised in writing in that behalf by the veterinary authority, and any person so authorised may enter any land, building, or premises for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this subsection:Provided that such person shall not enter into any dwelling house for such purpose, except during the day and shall, if required, produce and show his written authority to the owner, occupier or person for the time being in charge of such land, building or premises.
(5)
Any person who acts in contravention of the provisions of subsection (2) of this section shall be liable to a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding one year or to both such fine and imprisonment.
(6)
Any person who fails without reasonable excuse to comply with the provisions of subsection (3) 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.