Western Australian Repealed Regulations

This legislation has been repealed.

EXOTIC DISEASES (GENERAL) REGULATIONS 1970 - REG 5

5 .         Chief Inspector of Stock to be told of result of investigation

        (1)         Where a Government Veterinary Officer or Stock Inspector examines an animal or the carcase of an animal and is of the opinion that it is affected with an exotic disease, he shall immediately report his suspicion of the existence of the disease to the Chief Inspector of Stock and shall, subject to subregulation (2), take all necessary steps to isolate and securely confine the animal in a suitable enclosure on the premises.

        (2)         Where — 

            (a)         an exotic disease with which an animal is suspected to be infected is specified in Schedule C, the animal shall, where possible, be placed in a darkened building which shall thereupon be sprayed with an insecticide; or

            (b)         an animal is suspected to be affected with rabies, it shall be locked securely in a room or shed.