Section 3
of Veterinary Public Health Ordinance, 1999
Section 3
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(1)
The Majlis Mesyuarat Kerajaan Negeri may appoint any veterinary officer in the State Public Service to be the State
Veterinary Authority for the purpose of performing and carrying out the duties assigned to that Authority under this Ordinance.
(2)
The Minister may appoint such number of veterinary officers, assistant veterinary officers, veterinary assistants and such other officers as may be considered necessary to assist the State
Veterinary Authority in carrying out the purposes of this Ordinance.
(3)
All officers appointed under subsection (2) shall be subject to the control, direction and supervision of the State Veterinary
Authority.
(4)
All officers appointed under this Ordinance shall be deemed to be public servants within the meaning of the Penal Code
[Act 574].