National Beef Assurance Scheme Act, 2000

THIRD SCHEDULE

Increase of Penalties

Slaughter of Animals Act, 1935

Ref. No.

Sections of Slaughter of Animals Act 1935

Penalty

Increased Penalty

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

1.

9(3)

a fine not exceeding £500.

a fine not exceeding £1,500.

2.

12(2), 13(2), 20(3)

a fine not exceeding £500.

a fine not exceeding £1,500.

3.

14(2), 15(3)

a fine not exceeding £500.

a fine not exceeding £1,500.

4.

19(2), 28(3) (d)

a fine not exceeding £500 or, at the discretion of the court, imprisonment for any term not exceeding three months.

a fine not exceeding £1,500 or, at the discretion of the court, imprisonment for any term not exceeding six months.

5.

29(2)

a fine not exceeding £500.

a fine not exceeding £1,500.

6.

30

a fine not exceeding £500 or, at the discretion of the court, imprisonment for any term not exceeding six months.

a fine not exceeding £1,500 or, at the discretion of the court, imprisonment for any term not exceeding twelve months.