Diseases of Animals Act, 1966

Carriage of animals and poultry by sea or air.

29.—The Minister may make orders—

(a) for protecting animals and poultry carried by sea or air from unnecessary suffering during the passage and on landing;

(b) for ensuring for animals and poultry carried by sea or air a proper supply of food and water and proper ventilation during the passage and on landing;

(c) prescribing and regulating the construction and fittings of the parts of vessels or aircraft used for the carriage of animals or poultry;

(d) prohibiting the conveyance of animals or poultry by any specified vessel or aircraft for such time as the Minister may consider expedient:

(e) prescribing and regulating the notice to be given of proposed exports of animals or poultry;

(f) prescribing and regulating the conditions in regard to detention, resting and inspection of animals and poultry prior to export;

(g) prohibiting, except under licence, the export of animals or poultry.

Importation