Section 16

Every animal, bird, animal product, bird product, carcass, dung or any article or substance imported or about to be imported shall be inspected by a veterinary authority either at the place of arrival or at such other places as he may appoint.

If such animal, bird, animal product, bird product, carcass, dung or any article or substance is considered likely to have been exposed to infection with any disease the veterinary authority may detain such animal, bird, animal product, bird product, carcass, dung or any article or substance for observation, examination or treatment for such period and at such place as he thinks proper.

The Director may prescribe fees to be paid for the inspection, observation, examination or treatment performed by veterinary authority under this section.

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Arrival of any animal, bird, etc., to be reported