Abattoirs Act, 1988

Prohibition on use of premises as knackery.

23.—(1) The occupier of any premises shall not use such premises, or permit such premises to be used, as a knackery unless he is the holder of a licence (in this Act referred to as a “knackery licence”) in respect of such premises.

(2) A person, who is not the occupier of a premises, shall not use such premises as a knackery unless the occupier of the premises is the holder of a knackery licence in respect of such premises.

(3) Any person who contravenes the provisions of this section shall be guilty of an offence.