S.L. 439.9 Art. 8Penalty for non- fulfilment of obligations.

(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 seventyfive cents (4,658.75) and not exceeding thirteen thousand and nine hundred and seventy-six euro and twenty-four cents (13,976.24).

(2) Without prejudice to the provisions of sub-regulation (1), the Court may also order any person who is found guilty of committing an offence under these regulations, to pay for the expenses incurred by the Veterinary Services as a result of the said offence, the revocation of the permit issued under these regulations and the confiscation, retention and disposal of the corpus delicti.

(3) Where the Director has reasonable cause to believe that an offence against these regulations has been committed and that it would be appropriate to impose an administrative penalty under article 47 of the Act, the Director shall proceed in accordance with the provisions of the said article 47 of the Act. Amended by: SCHEDULE L.N. 187 of 2022.

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