Section 32

If a veterinary authority is of the opinion that any stable, shed, pen, cage or other place which has been occupied by an infected animal or bird cannot be effectively disinfected, he may order the owner or occupier of the premises within a time specified in such order to destroy such stable, shed, pen, cage or place and to burn the materials thereof.

If an order given under subsection (1) is not complied with within the specified time, the veterinary authority may cause such stable, shed, pen, cage or place to be destroyed and the materials to be burned.

There may be a compensation to the owner of such stable, shed, pen, cage or place which has been destroyed such sum as may be assessed by the veterinary authority subject to the approval of the Minister.

Any person who fails to comply with the order given under subsection (1)

commits an offence and shall, on conviction, be liable to a fine not exceeding ten thousand ringgit.

Disinfection or destruction of articles