Animal (Diseases and Quarantine) Act · 2022 Revised Edition · Part · General
71. Exemption
Official textFrom Attorney General's Chambers, unchanged
The Minister may, with the consent of His Majesty the Sultan and
Yang Di-Pertuan, by order, exempt any person, premises or animal or any class of persons, premises or animals from all or any of the provisions of this
animal
“animal” means any mammal (other than man) or bird and includes any other living creature that is prescribed as an animal for the purposes of this Act or that falls within a class of animals that is prescribed for those purposes;
Act, subject to such conditions as the Minister may determine.
The Minister may, on the application of any person, by notice in writing, exempt any person, premises or animal or any class of persons, premises or animals from all or any of the provisions of this Act or any direction issued or requirement imposed by the Minister under this Act if the
Minister considers it appropriate to do so in the circumstances of the case.
Animal (Diseases and Quarantine)
quarantine
“quarantine” means the compulsory detention in isolation of any animal or thing;
An exemption under subsection (2) —
may be granted subject to such conditions as the Minister may specify by notice in writing; and
need not be published in the Gazette.
The Minister may at any time —
revoke any exemption granted; or
add to, vary or revoke any condition imposed, under this section.
Terms defined in s 2
animal
Defined · s 2“animal” means any mammal (other than man) or bird and includes any other living creature that is prescribed as an animal for the purposes of this Act or that falls within a class of animals that is prescribed for those purposes;
quarantine
Defined · s 2“quarantine” means the compulsory detention in isolation of any animal or thing;