Cap. 439 Art. 31CBreach or failure to comply with this Part.

If a circus operator or circus promoter breaches or fails to comply with the provisions of this Part or of any regulations made thereunder, without prejudice to the provisions of Part XIV, the Director for Animal Welfare shall be authorised to:

(a) order the cancellation of permits or licences for the establishment and operation of circuses in Malta;

(b) order the closure of the circus or part thereof; and

(c) issue any temporary measure as the Director for Animal Welfare may deem necessary to ensure the welfare of animals in circuses, including orders for the treatment, relocation or forfeiture of animals, which temporary orders shall remain in force until such time that the Court issues any order under this Act.