Malaysia legislation
Section 8
Section 8
(1)
An application for a licence may be approved by the Director when all the necessary requirements have been fulfilled by the applicant.
(2)
No licence shall be issued for any existing pig farming unless the Director is satisfied that the following requirements have been fulfilled –
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(a)
the pig farm is located within an approved land zone for livestock farming;
(b)
the condition in the land title permits livestock farming;
(c)
the location of the buildings, sites, waste treatment facilities and storage facilities shall be in compliance with the Environment Protection Enactment 2002 or under any written law;
(d)
adequate facilities and precautions shall be taken in the pig farm to prevent or control the spread of infectious or contagious diseases amongst the pigs;
(e)
the treatment and disposal of waste in the pig farm are capable of meeting the standard prescribed under the Environment Protection Enactment 2002 or under any written law;
and
(f)
the applicant has obtained the necessary approval or permit required under any existing laws or regulations.
(3)
A fee as prescribed in the Third Schedule shall be imposed on every licence issued and it expires on the 31st day of December of the year which it is granted.
(4)
The Director having satisfied himself that the conditions have been complied with, and the prescribed fee has been paid may issue a licence made in the form as prescribed in the Fourth Schedule.
(5)
Any licence issued shall not be transferable except with the written consent of the Director.
Term of licence