Animal (Diseases and Quarantine) Act · s 14

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s 14Destruction or disinfection of certain articles

(1)

Where an authorised officer is of the opinion that any bedding, litter, fodder or other material imported by land, sea or air may convey or spread any animal disease, he may —

(a)

seize and detain; and

(b)

in his discretion order the destruction or disinfection of that bedding, litter, fodder or other material.

(2)

No compensation shall be payable in respect of any bedding, litter, fodder or other material that is destroyed under subsection (1).