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Cattle (Export) Act

LAWS OF THE REPUBLIC OF VANUATU
CONSOLIDATED EDITION 2006

Commencement: 20 September 1977

CHAPTER 97
CATTLE (EXPORT)

JR 14 of 1977
Act 6 of 1986

ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS

1. Interpretation
2. Consent to export cattle, meat and meat products
3. Offence and penalty
4. Enforcement
5. Regulations

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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.