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National Gazette No. 43900, 13 November 2020, Vol 665, Page 205

20201113 - National Gazette No 43900 of 13-November-2020, Volume 665, page 205

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Gazette	National Gazettes, No 43900, from 13 November, 2020
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Notice	Page No. 1 of 16, Notice No. 135, Agricultural Produce Agents Act (12/1992) » Biosecurity Rules for Livestock Agents

STAATSKOERANT, 13 NOVEMBER 2020                      No. 43900    205

BOARD NOTICE 135 OF 2020
          
                                   AGRICULTURAL PRODUCE AGENTS COUNCIL
                                  BIOSECURITY RULES FOR LIVESTOCK AGENTS

It is hereby made known that –

(a)        the rules set out in the Schedule have been made under section 10(b) of the
                           Agricultural Produce Agents Act, 1992, (Act No. 12 of 1992) (“the Act”), read
                           with section 22(2) and (3) of the said Act;

(b)        that the rules shall come into effect on the date of publication hereof in the
                           Gazette.

CF KNOWLES

Registrar of Agricultural Produce Agents’ Council.

SCHEDULE

1.  BACKGROUND and DEFINITIONS:

These  rules will regulate the  livestock agent’s  industry  with specific  reference to
                   required precautions to take during the gathering of live animals at auctions to reduce
                   the risk of the spreading controlled, notifiable and other animal diseases.

In summary, each livestock agent/auctioneer will comply with the following:

a)  The rules for auctions in this document.

b)  Registration with the Agricultural Produce Agents Council (APAC) is compulsory
                       and only registered agents will be allowed to conduct business.

c)  Acceptance of responsibilities in terms of Sections 11 and 26 of the Animal Diseases
                       Act, Act 35 of 1984.

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