Cap. 439 ст. 23Transport of animals.

(1) Species and categories of animals, as may be prescribed, may not be transported, whether locally from one place to another or abroad, unless -

(a) the animals are accompanied by a certificate issued by an official appointed by the Minister stating that he has found the animals fit for transport; and

(b) the animals are provided with or accompanied by the identification marks or documents indicated in the certificate; and

(c) unless under such conditions and restrictions, as the Authority may deem fit to impose; and

(d) the transport is in accordance with prescribed regulations.

(2) The provisions of subarticle (1)(a) and (b) shall not apply to transport carried out in the course of or for the benefit of one’s work or enterprise, provided that this is in conformity with the prescribed regulations.

(3) The provisions of subarticle (1) shall not apply to the transport abroad of animals which have not been loaded for transportation purposes, in Malta.