Animal Remedies Act, 1993

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Number 23 of 1993


ANIMAL REMEDIES ACT, 1993


ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS

Section

1.

Interpretation.

2.

Animals to which this Act applies.

3.

Animal Remedies Consultative Committee.

4.

Disclosure of composition of animal remedies.

5.

Prohibition of false or misleading particulars.

6.

Possession of animal remedy, etc.

7.

Implied condition in certain contracts of sale.

8.

Regulations as to animal remedies, etc.

9.

Methods of tests or analyses.

10.

Authorised officers.

11.

Inspection by authorised officers, etc.

12.

Search warrants for land or premises, etc.

13.

Search of suspects, etc.

14.

Power of arrest.

15.

Savings for certain powers.

16.

Obstruction.

17.

Composite identity cards.

18.

Impersonation of authorised officer, etc. and possession of certain identity documents.

19.

Evidence of class of animal remedies to which a contravention relates.

20.

Offences.

21.

Offences by bodies corporate, etc.

22.

Prosecution of summary proceedings.

23.

Penalties.

24.

Disqualification from keeping animals, animal remedies, etc.

25.

Forfeiture of animal, animal remedy, etc.

26.

Disposal of things seized.

27.

Recoupment of costs of certain disposals.

28.

Laying of orders and regulations before Houses of the Oireachtas.

29.

Fees and levies, etc.

30.

Expenses.

31.

Continuance of instruments, officers and documents.

32.

Repeals and revocations.

33.

Short title and commencement.

SCHEDULE


Acts Referred to

Animal Remedies Act, 1956

1956, No. 41

Criminal Justice Act, 1951

1951, No. 2

Diseases of Animals Act, 1966

1966, No. 6

European Communities Act, 1972

1972, No. 27

European Communities (Amendment) Act, 1973

1973, No. 20

Merchandise Marks Acts, 1887 to 1978

Misuse of Drugs Act, 1977

1977, No. 12

Petty Sessions (Ireland) Act, 1851

14 & 15 Vict. c. 93

Pharmacopoeia Act, 1931

1931, No. 22

Pharmacy Act (Ireland), 1875

38 & 39 Vict. c. 57

Pharmacy Act (Ireland), 1875, Amendment Act, 1890

53 & 54 Vict. c. 48

Pharmacy Act, 1951

1951, No. 30

Poisons Act, 1961

1961, No. 12

Police (Property) Act, 1897

59 & 60 Vict. c. 30

Public Offices Fees Act, 1879

42 & 43 Vict. c.58

Safety, Health and Welfare (Offshore Installations) Act, 1987

1987, No. 18

Therapeutic Substances Act, 1932

1932, No. 25

Veterinary Surgeons Act, 1931

1931, No. 36

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Number 23 of 1993


ANIMAL REMEDIES ACT, 1993


AN ACT TO REVISE THE LAW RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF ANIMAL REMEDIES BY REPEALING AND RE-ENACTING WITH AMENDMENTS THE PROVISIONS OF THE ANIMAL REMEDIES ACT, 1956 , AND BY OTHERWISE EXTENDING THOSE PROVISIONS, TO PROVIDE FOR THE GIVING OF EFFECT TO ACTS OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES RELATING TO ANIMAL REMEDIES, TO PROVIDE FOR THE REPEAL OF THE THERAPEUTIC SUBSTANCES ACT, 1932 , TO PROVIDE FOR IDENTITY DOCUMENTS FOR CERTAIN OFFICERS OF THE MINISTER AND OTHER PERSONS IN RESPECT OF CERTAIN STATUTORY FUNCTIONS EXERCISABLE BY SUCH OFFICERS AND OTHER PERSONS AND TO PROVIDE FOR OTHER MATTERS CONNECTED WITH THE MATTERS AFORESAID. [14th July, 1993]

BE IT ENACTED BY THE OIREACHTAS AS FOLLOWS: