S.L. 439.29 Art. 8Animals’ births and deaths.    Cap. 437.

(1) Any birth of offspring of any animal listed in the

Schedule which is found in a zoo, shall be notified to the Director within four (4) days from birth through written communication sent by registered mail or by email:

Provided that for invertebrates listed under the Schedule and for fish, an approximate number shall be sufficient.

(2) The offspring of animals listed in the Schedule and other animals found in the zoo shall be identified and registered with the

Director in accordance with the Act, the Veterinary Services Act and with these regulations, within three (3) weeks from the date of birth:

Provided that the Director shall be notified of any eventual deaths of offspring of dangerous animals through an email within three (3) working days from the date of such death, who may carry out an inspection to verify same.

(3) Any eventual deaths of animals listed in the Schedule, other than deaths of offspring, shall be notified to the Director within twenty-four (24) hours by registered mail or by email. The Director may carry out an inspection and, or order a necropsy, as the case may be.