Abattoirs Act, 1988

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Regulations in relation to premises used as abattoirs or knackeries.

61.—(1) The Minister may, by Regulations, specify requirements in relation to the siting, lay-out, accommodation and construction, water supply and sanitary facilities and equipment and appliances for premises which are, or are to be, used as abattoirs or knackeries.

(2) Regulations under this section may make different provisions in relation to different classes of animals, or in relation to different classes of premises, or in relation to premises used for different purposes.

(3) Regulations under this section may make provisions for exceptions to, and modifications of, the Regulations in relation to premises which were constructed, or were adapted for use as, or were used as, an abattoir or a knackery, as the case may be, before the date on which the Regulations come into operation.