Section 39
Rabies-infected areas
of Animal (Diseases and Quarantine) Act
(1)
The Minister may at any time as a precaution against rabies, by order published in the Gazette, declare Brunei Darussalam or any part thereof to be a rabies-infected area.
(2)
No person shall take any animal out of a rabies-infected area or out of Brunei Darussalam when any part thereof is a rabies-infected area, except in accordance with a written permit issued by an authorised officer.
(3)
The owner or person in charge of any animal within a rabies-infected area shall cause the animal to be kept under effective control —
(a)
by confining it within an enclosed area from which it would be impossible for the animal to escape;
(b)
by tying it up securely; or
(c)
by leading it with a chain or lead of strong cord or leather properly secured to a collar or harness worn by the animal.
(4)
If the authorised officer is satisfied that any animal or class of animals, whether by reason of prophylactic treatment or otherwise, is immune from infection by rabies, he may exempt that animal or class of animals from the requirements of subsection (3), subject to such conditions as he may impose.
(5)
Any animal found within a rabies-infected area which is not under effective control under subsection (3) may be destroyed by any person authorised in writing in that behalf by the authorised officer.
(6)
Any person authorised under subsection (5) —
(a)
may enter any land, building or premises for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of that subsection;
(b)
shall not enter into any dwelling-house for that purpose specified under that subsection, except during the hours of daylight;
and
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(c)
shall, if required, produce and show his written authority to the owner, occupier or person for the time being in charge of the land, building or premises.
(7)
Any person who acts in contravention of subsection (2) is guilty of an offence and liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $10,000, imprisonment for a term not exceeding one year or both.
(8)
Any person who fails without reasonable excuse to comply with subsection (3) is guilty of an offence and liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $10,000, imprisonment for a term not exceeding one year or both.