Malaysia legislation
Section 2
Section 2
In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires—
“abattoir” means any place, with proper meat inspection facilities, for the slaughter of animals specified in the Schedule;
“Director General” means the Director General of Veterinary Services appointed under section 3 of the Animals Ordinance 1953 [Ord. No. 17 of 1953] and includes the Deputy Director General appointed under the same section;
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“licence” means a licence issued under Part II;
“licensed operator” means any person or body of persons licensed under
Part II to operate an abattoir;
“Minister” means the Minister charged with the responsibility for abattoir control;
“to operate” means to build or to manage an abattoir or to provide abattoir services.