Section 6: Powers, duties and functions of Quarantine Officer. Subject to the provisions of this

6. Powers, duties and functions of Quarantine Officer. Subject to the provisions of this Ordinance, the Quarantine Officer shall have the power to— (a) inspect animals and animal products ; (b) detain in and release from quarantine and determine the length of the quarantine period ; (c) order the carrying out of the prescribed tests ; (d) issue health certificate ; (e) order destruction of such animals or animal products as may, after such examination and tests as may be prescribed, be found to be diseased ; (f) order disposal of clothing, dung, fittings, fodder, harness or litter that may have been in contact with, or pertaining to, diseased animals and animal products ; (g) require proper disinfection of any premises or aircraft or railway wagon or carriage or vessel or vehicle of any description used for carrying animals and animal products ; (h) approve conditions to be observed in export quarantine ; (i) prohibit export of animals considered unfit to travel ; (j) prohibit voyages of vessels carrying animals during adverse weather; (k) inspect and issue certificates in respect of animals and animal products in transit ; (l) deport any animal or animal product, at the expenses of the person importing such animal or animal product, the import of which is prohibited by the Federal Government ; and (m) carry out such functions as are necessary for the successful operation and management of quarantine stations.

Effective date: 1979-01-01

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