National Beef Assurance Scheme Act, 2000

Section

1.

Short title.

2.

Interpretation.

3.

Establishment of National Beef Assurance Scheme.

4.

Non-application of Act.

5.

Participants to whom Act applies.

6.

Restriction on production, etc. of animals, carcases, etc.

7.

Regulations regarding disposal of non-compliant animals, etc.

8.

Duty on participant to apply for certificate of approval.

9.

Provisional approval of applicants.

10.

Grant of certificate of approval.

11.

Requirement for certificate of approval.

12.

Regulations regarding reinspection.

13.

Register of holders of certificates of approval.

14.

Non-transferability of certificate of approval.

15.

Refusal of certificate of approval.

16.

Power of Minister to revoke certificate of approval.

17.

Appeal against refusal or revocation of certificate of approval.

18.

Seizure and detention of animals, etc.

19.

Regulations regarding registration and identification of animals.

20.

Cattle census.

21.

Computerised cattle movement monitoring system.

22.

Movement permit.

23.

Powers of authorised officers and Garda Síochána.

24.

Seizures and disposals.

25.

Penalties.

26.

Prosecution of summary proceedings.

27.

Jurisdiction of Courts.

28.

Service of notices.

29.

Authorised officers.

30.

Continuance of officers.

31.

Saving for other Acts, orders and regulations.

32.

Revocation of licences under other Acts and regulations.

33.

Orders and regulations.

34.

Expenses.

35.

Amendment of Diseases of Animals Act, 1966, and related Acts (increase of penalties).

36.

Amendment of Livestock Marts Act, 1967.

37.

Alteration of penalties and amendments relating to Slaughter of Animals Act, 1935.

Acts Referred to

Abattoirs Act, 1988.

1988, No. 8

Agricultural Produce (Fresh Meat) Act, 1930.

1930, No. 10

Agricultural Produce (Fresh Meat) Acts, 1930 to 1988

Animal Remedies Act, 1993.

1993, No. 23

Bovine Diseases (Levies) Act, 1979.

1979, No. 26

Bovine Diseases (Levies) (Amendment) Act, 1996.

1996, No. 5

Diseases of Animals Act, 1966.

1966, No. 6

Diseases of Animals Acts, 1966 to 1996

Environmental Protection Agency Act, 1992.

1992, No. 7

European Communities Act, 1972.

1972, No. 27

Fertilisers, Feeding Stuffs and Mineral Mixtures Act, 1955.

1955, No. 8

Food Safety Authority of Ireland Act, 1998.

1998, No. 29

Health Act, 1970.

1970, No. 1

Livestock Marts Act, 1967.

1967, No. 20

Local Government (Water Pollution) Acts, 1977 and 1990

Petty Sessions (Ireland) Act, 1851.

14 & 15 Vict. c. 93

Protection of Animals Acts, 1911 and 1965

Protection of Animals Kept for Farming Purposes Act, 1984.

1984, No. 13

Slaughter of Animals Act, 1935.

1935, No. 45

Slaughter of Animals Acts, 1935 and 1988

Veterinary Surgeons Act, 1931.

1931, No. 36

Waste Management Act, 1996.

1996, No. 10