# The Diseases of Animals (Northern Ireland) Order 1981, Article 21: Protection of animals and poultry from suffering, etc.

Extent: N.I.

The Department may by order make provision—
(a) for protecting animals and poultry from unnecessary suffering—
(i) during inland transit, or in an aircraft engaged in a journey or part of a journey or part of a journey beginning and ending in Northern Ireland;
(ii) during passage by sea or air and on landing;
(iii) in connection with their exposure for sale and their disposal after sale;
(b) for securing a proper supply of water and food to animals and poultry during any period of their detention.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1981/1115/article/21 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/diseases-of-animals-northern-ireland-order-1981/article-21
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