Section 20

If any animal or bird examined by a veterinary authority for the purposes of importation is found to be suffering from injury which in his opinion cannot be relieved, the veterinary authority may cause such animal or bird to be destroyed at once and its carcass to be disposed of in such manner as he may direct.

If any animal or bird is destroyed under this section the expenses of disposing of the carcass shall be borne by the owner.

No compensation shall be payable in respect of any animal or bird destroyed.

Permission to land carcass