Regulation 5 Detention of animals at the Border Inspection Post

An animal in respect of which a charge is due in accordance with Regulation 4 above, may be detained at the Border Inspection Post until such time as the person importing it has paid the charge in full.

The person importing an animal detained in accordance with paragraph 1 above, shall be liable for the cost of detaining it until the charge is paid.

Where the charge remains unpaid, the Minister may, at any time, serve a notice on the person importing the animal requiring him to pay the charge within a specified period.