Section 47

that the animal in respect of which the offence was committed be taken to a veterinary centre and there detained and treated by a veterinary authority for any period stated in such order, or until released by further order of a Magistrate or until a veterinary authority not below the rank of Assistant Veterinary Officer has certified in writing that it may properly be released;

that the animal be treated by a veterinary authority and not used during such period as may be stated in such order or until permission to use it has been given by a

Magistrate or a veterinary authority not below the rank of

Assistant Veterinary Officer; or

may, if satisfied that the animal is incurably diseased or injured, order that such animal be destroyed immediately by or under the direction of a police officer or veterinary authority and that the cost of burying or otherwise disposing of the carcass be borne by the person convicted.

If any animal is taken to a veterinary centre or treated by a veterinary authority in accordance with an order under subsection (1)

any person who has been convicted of an offence in respect of such animal shall be liable to pay the prescribed fees for its maintenance and treatment until it shall be declared fit for release or use:

Provided that if the owner of such animal shall request in writing the officer in charge of the veterinary centre to destroy such animal and shall pay to such officer any fee that may be prescribed for the destruction or burial of such animal, such officer shall immediately cause the animal to be destroyed, and no fee shall be payable in respect of the maintenance or treatment of such animal for any time subsequent to such request and payment.

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Any person who fails to comply with any order made under subsection (1) commits an offence and shall, on conviction, be liable to a fine not exceeding five thousand ringgit.

Power to order destruction of animals