Agriculture Appeals Act, 2001

Representations by certain animal and poultry dealers.

13.—(1) Where representations are made to the Minister under Article 8(1) of the Diseases of Animals Acts, 1966 to 2001 (Approval and Registration of Dealers and Dealers' Premises) Order, 2001 ( S.I. No. 79 of 2001 ), the Minister shall, upon receipt of such representations refer them, as soon as may be, to the Director for advice.

(2) The Director shall, within 28 days of receipt of such representations, consider them and advise the Minister.

(3) The Minister shall have regard to any advice given to him or her under this section before revoking or suspending a registration or refusing to register a person or premises under the aforesaid Article 8.