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The Sales, Markets and Lairs Order (Northern Ireland) 1975

Northern Ireland Statutory Rule 1975 No. 294 — creates 1 criminal offence.

1offences created
0recorded in force
0revoked
Made
17 October 1975
In force from
1 December 1975
Extent
Not stated
Subject
Dogs, animals, hunting and wildlife
Made under
Diseases of Animals Act (Northern Ireland) 1958

Explanatory note

(This note is not part of the Order but is intended to indicate its general purport.) — published with the instrument by the department that made it. © Crown copyright, reused under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

This Order revokes the Public Sales (Cattle) Order (Northern Ireland) 1962 and re-enacts the provisions of that Order in relation to public sales of cattle and swine. The offering or exposure for sale of cattle or swine in a public place is prohibited and public sales of those animals may only be held in markets approved by the Department. Exception is made for certain draft sales held on private premises. Standards are prescribed for the planning and construction of approved markets, lairs connected with such markets and lairs at a port or airport. Requirements include the provision of covered accommodation for the protection of calves, dairy cows in milk and swine, and facilities for the washing of vehicles used in transporting animals. Approved markets may be further approved for the holding of sales of cattle and swine intended for EEC trade, and assembly points may be approved for the collection of such animals prior to shipment to a member State. The Order includes provisions for the protection of animals (cattle, sheep, goats and swine) while in markets and lairs, and covers such matters as treatment and removal of unfit animals and the feeding, watering and penning of animals.

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