13Separation or isolation of livestock

13 Separation or isolation of livestock

S. 13(1) amended by No. 40/2019 s. 53(2)(a).

(1) An inspector may, in writing, order the owner of—

(a) livestock suffering from or suspected of suffering from disease; or

(b) livestock which the inspector believes to have been in contact with diseased livestock—

to ensure that the livestock are kept separate or in isolation from other livestock until the livestock have received proper treatment or been found by an inspector not to be suffering from disease.

S. 13(2) amended by No. 40/2019 s. 53(2)(b).

(2) An inspector may, in writing, order the person in charge or having the custody or control of livestock referred to in subsection (1) to ensure that the livestock are kept separate or in isolation from other livestock for so long as they are in the person's charge, custody or control.

S. 13(3) amended by No. 35/2009 s. 81.

(3) A person must not fail or refuse to comply with an order under this section.