Animal (Diseases and Quarantine) Act · s 24

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s 24Disinfection or destruction of articles

(1)

An authorised officer may give written directions for the disinfection or destruction of any bedding, clothing, harness, fitting, buckets, pails or utensils whatsoever used in connection with any infected animal.

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(2)

No compensation is payable in respect of any bedding, clothing, harness, fitting, buckets, pails or utensils destroyed under subsection (1).

(3)

Any person who fails without lawful excuse to comply with any written direction given to him under subsection (1) is guilty of an offence and liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $5,000, imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months or both.