SEPT. 23.] THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE. 3319

In the case of cattle or sheep imported for immediate slaughter from any country approved by the Minister, a certificate from a Government Veterinary Inspector of the country of origin to the effect that they have been inspected immediately prior to shipment and are free from disease.

In the case of any sheep or goat from New Zealand, a certificate of freedom from disease from a Government Veterinary Surgeon.

In the case of swine from New Zealand, the United Kingdom, or Canada,—
(1.) A declaration from the owner, certifying—
(a.) That the animal has been free from disease during the six months next preceding shipment ;
(b.) That it has not been in contact with any animal suffering from disease during the six months next preceding shipment.
(2.) A certificate of general health from an approved veterinary surgeon at the port of shipment.

In the case of any dog from any country from which dogs are admissible [dogs are admissible from New Zealand],—
(1.) A declaration from the owner, certifying—
(a.) That the animal has been located in the country named for the six months next preceding shipment, and that during that period it has been free from disease ;
(b.) That it has not been in contact with any animal suffering from disease during the six months next preceding shipment.
(2.) A certificate of freedom from disease from an approved veterinary surgeon at the port of shipment, who shall also endorse the owner’s declaration to the effect that after due inquiry he has no reason to doubt its correctness.

In the case of any wild or undomesticated animal for scientific or exhibition purposes,—
(1.) A permit to introduce the animal in accordance with Regulation 79.
(2.) A declaration from the owner—
(a.) Setting forth the location and environment of the animal during the six months next preceding shipment ;
(b.) Certifying that the animal has been free from disease during the six months next preceding shipment ; and
(c.) Certifying that it has not been in contact with any animal suffering from disease during the six months next preceding shipment.
(3.) A certificate from an approved veterinary surgeon at the port of shipment.

In the case of circus or other performing animals of the several kinds permitted to be imported, the declarations, certificates, notices, permits, shall be those required in respect of the same kind of animal generally.

[Circus or exhibition animals returning from New Zealand into the Commonwealth are exempted from the requirement that they shall be inspected by a quarantine officer before they are delivered to the importer, provided that evidence be furnished on arrival—(1) That the animals have been previously examined in Australia by a quarantine officer, and fees paid therefor ; and (2) that the animals have not been absent from Australia for a longer period than twelve months, and that during their absence from Australia they have not been in any country other than New Zealand.]

(1.) Except as provided in subregulation (4) hereof, a wild or undomesticated animal for scientific or exhibition purposes shall not be introduced into a State except under a permit from the Chief Quarantine Officer of the State.

(2.) Notice of intention to introduce the animal into a State shall be given to the Chief Quarantine Officer of the State, who may issue a permit for its introduction.

(3.) The notice and permit may be given by cablegram.

(4.) The Minister may permit the introduction without notice in the case of animals imported by or purchased by the authorities controlling Zoological Gardens.

On arrival at the port of destination, imported animals, excepting any specially provided for by Proclamation, shall be removed from the vessel in quarantine. The order into quarantine shall be in accordance with the form prescribed.

Quarantine of Imported Animals.

Every imported animal shall, unless otherwise dealt with in accordance with the directions of the Chief Quarantine Officer, be isolated in quarantine at some place appointed under the Quarantine Act to be a quarantine-station. The period of isolation shall date from the time of removal from the vessel by which the animal has arrived in Australia.

While isolated in quarantine animals shall be subjected to examination and treatment as prescribed, or as the Chief Quarantine Officer directs. Such examination and treatment may include any of the diagnostic methods or means of treatment used in veterinary practice.

No animal which has been isolated in quarantine shall be released until it has been examined and certified to be in good health by a quarantine officer who is a veterinary surgeon. Thereupon the Chief Quarantine Officer, if he is satisfied that the animal is free from disease, shall issue a permit for the release of the animal from quarantine after treatment as prescribed, or as the Chief Quarantine Officer may direct.

Any loss occasioned during the removal, handling, or treatment of any imported animals under the direction of an officer, or occurring during the period of detention in quarantine, shall be borne by the owner of such animals, and he shall have no claim whatever against the Commonwealth or its officers for compensation for any such loss.

Combined Upkeep and Sustenance Charges.

The Chief Quarantine Officer may make a combined upkeep and sustenance charge per diem in respect of each animal as follows :—

Pigs .. .. .. .. 1s.

Pigs (under two months) .. .. .. 6d.

Death or Escape of Animals on or from Ships.

In the event of any animal on a foreign ship dying while the ship is in port, or escaping therefrom, immediate notice of such death or escape shall be forwarded by the master to the Chief Quarantine Officer.

Immediately on arrival at the first port of entry, the master shall report to the Chief Quarantine Officer the occurrence of any death or loss of any animal during the voyage, and shall in the report state particulars.

Expenses and Charges for Quarantine of Animals.

The owner or consignee of any animal shall, if required by the Chief Quarantine Officer, deposit with the Chief Quarantine Officer such sums of money as shall be prescribed to defray all the expenses and charges that may be incurred in respect of the animal.

(2.) The amount, as the deposit, to be lodged in respect of each animal placed in quarantine shall be—

Swine, not less than .. .. .. £5

subject to special dispensation by the Minister in the event of the aggregate amount exceeding £100.

Fees, as follows, shall be charged for the quarantine examination of animals imported from New Zealand :—

(a.) Horses, asses, mules, cattle— £ s. d.

For a consignment of 1 to 10 animals of the same kind .. .. .. 1 1 0

For each additional animal up to 20 in one consignment of the same kind .. 0 2 0

For each additional animal over 20 in one consignment of the same kind .. 0 1 6

(b.) Swine—Each animal .. .. .. 0 10 0

(c.) Sheep, goats, dogs, and cats—

For a single animal .. .. .. 0 5 0

For any number from 2 to 5 in any consignment of animals of the same kind.. 0 10 0

For each additional animal in any consignment over 5 of the same kind .. 0 1 0

(d.) Wild or undomesticated animals for circus or menagerie purposes arriving via New Zealand—Each animal .. .. .. 0 10 6

Fees as follows shall be charged for the veterinary examination of animals imported for immediate slaughter :— £ s. d.

(a.) For a consignment of 1 to 20 animals .. 2 2 0

(b.) For each animal above 20 in one consignment 0 1 0

Ship’s Dogs and other Ship’s Animals.

The master of any vessel on which there is any dog or other animal belonging to the vessel or to any officer or member of the crew shall, immediately on arrival of the vessel at any Australian port, give notice to the Chief Quarantine Officer in the following form :—

I hereby inform you that I have on board my ship [Give name] the following animals [Give kind and number] to be kept on board while the vessel is in an Australian port.

Ship’s dogs and other ship’s animals shall be kept on board during the whole of the time the ship is in port. All ship’s dogs shall be muzzled and held during such time in such a manner as to prevent contact with other dogs or animals, and as shall be approved by the Chief Quarantine Officer, under a bond of £50 by the master of the vessel.

Litter and Fodder accompanying Animals.

Any fodder (arriving with any animal) that has been taken on board any vessel at any port in the United Kingdom, New Zealand, or Australia may, on the issue of a permit by the Chief Quarantine Officer, be removed to a quarantine-station for the use of such animal during its detention in quarantine.

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