Section 10
Examination and detention of imported animals and animal products
of Veterinary Public Health Ordinance, 1999
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Every animal, fish, animal or fish products imported or about to be imported may be required to undergo an examination by the State Veterinary Authority either at the place of arrival or at such other place as the State Veterinary Authority may appoint and if any such animal, fish, animal or fish products is considered likely to have been exposed to infection with any disease, the State Veterinary
Authority may subject it to such biological or other test or treatment as it may think necessary, and may charge such fees therefor as may be prescribed.
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Any animal, fish, animal or fish products may on importation be detained by the State Veterinary Authority for observation, examination, test or treatment for such period and at such place as in the circumstances of the case it thinks proper.