Measure

Keeping of register of imported designated animals

para 30.

(1) A person who has imported any designated animal from another country must enter the required information in respect of the animal into an imported livestock register within 7 days of the animal arriving at the destination establishment.

(2) An imported livestock register must be kept by the importer of designated animals on every establishment owned or occupied by that person and such person must ensure that the register -

(a) is kept up to date, accurate and in a legible condition;

(b) is made available for inspection upon request by a State veterinarian or an officer or an authorised person; and

(c) is kept for a period of at least 10 years after the last entry. 

(3) An imported livestock register must be kept - (a) by using an imported livestock register provided or approved by the director for the purpose; or (b) by electronic means in a format approved by the director.

(4) Despite subregulation (2), if an imported designated animal is moved by the owner of the animal to another establishment for a period not exceeding 12 months in the continued ownership of that owner, the register in respect of that animal may be retained on the establishment from where the animal was moved but must be made available to a State veterinarian within a reasonable time if it is required for inspection by the State veterinarian.

(5) A person who fails to comply with subregulation (1), (2) or (3) commits an offence.