S.L. 439.1 Art. 9Penalty for non- fulfilment of obligations. Cap. 439.

(1) Subject to the provisions of these regulations and of the

Animal Welfare Act, a person who infringes any of the provisions arising from these regulations, shall, on conviction, be liable to a fine (multa) of not less than four thousand and six hundred and fifty-eight euro and seventy-five cents (4,658.75) and not exceeding thirteen thousand and nine hundred and seventy-six euro and twenty-four cents (13,976.24).

(2) Any person who fails to abide by these regulations shall, on conviction, also be liable to the provisions and measures of regulation 3(5) and (6).

(3) Any right given to the competent authority under these regulations to apply all such necessary measures prescribed in regulation 3(5) and (6), shall be given to the Authority without prejudice to other criminal procedures which may be taken under the Act or any other law when a person commits an offence by failing to abide by these regulations.

(4) The provisions of article 47 of the Act shall apply whenever the Director has reasonable cause to believe that an offence against these regulations has been committed. SCHEDULE