13Minister to consult on declaration of identifiable livestock

13 Minister to consult on declaration of identifiable livestock

(1)  At least 28 days before making a declaration under regulation 12 , the Minister must –

(a) publish a notice of the proposed declaration in the Gazette; and

(b) specify, in the notice, a period of not less than 28 days from the publication of the notice during which the Minister will accept comments and submissions on the proposed declaration.

(2)  Before making a declaration under regulation 12 , the Minister is to take into account –

(a) any comments and submissions received under subregulation (1)(b) ; and

(b) any advice of the Chief Plant Protection Officer, Chief Veterinary Officer or Chief Inspector in respect of the proposed declaration.