LAWS OF THE REPUBLIC OF VANUATU
Consolidated Edition 2006
CATTLE (EXPORT)
[CAP. 97]
Commencement: 20 September 1977
CHAPTER 97
CATTLE (EXPORT)
JR 14 of 1977
Act 6 of 1986
ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS
1.
2.
Interpretation
Consent to export cattle, meat and meat
products
3.
4.
5.
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Offence and penalty
Enforcement
Regulations
LAWS OF THE REPUBLIC OF VANUATU
Consolidated Edition 2006
CATTLE (EXPORT)
[CAP. 97]
CATTLE (EXPORT)
To restrict the export of cattle from Vanuatu.
1.
Interpretation
In this Act, "Minister" means the Minister responsible for agriculture and livestock.
2.
Consent to export cattle, meat and meat products
No person may export live cattle, meat or meat products from Vanuatu without having first
obtained the written consent of the Minister to such export.
3.
Offence and penalty
Any person who exports live cattle, meat or meat products without the written consent of the
Minister shall be liable to a fine not exceeding VT 20,000 in respect of each animal exported.
4.
Enforcement
The principal veterinary officer and officers of the livestock service shall be charged with the
enforcement of this Act.
5.
Regulations
The Minister may by order make regulations for the better implementation of the Act.
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