Detained Animals (Compensation) Act, 1932

Compensation in respect of detention of live stock.

2.—Whenever live stock which have been exported on or after the 16th day of June, 1931, from a port in Saorstát Eireann to a British landing place are detained at such landing place for a period (in this section referred to as an additional period) beyond the normal period by reason of the requirements of the British authorities in consequence of an outbreak or suspected outbreak or apprehended danger of foot and mouth disease, the owner or the personal representative of the owner of such live stock shall, subject to the provisions of this Act, be entitled to be paid in respect of such detention compensation of an amount equal to the prescribed lairage and feeding charges for such live stock during such additional period.