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Computerised cattle movement monitoring system.
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21.—(1) A keeper, other than a transporter of animals, shall notify the Minister of the movement of animals to or from his or her holding or premises.
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(2) The information notified under subsection (1) shall be entered on the CMMS database.
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(3) The Minister may establish procedures for access to the CMMS database and the register of certificates of approval, having regard to the rights of individuals and undertakings.
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(4) The Minister may make regulations providing for the following:
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(a) the form and time requirements for notifications under subsection (1);
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(b) the use of the CMMS database to identify and trace animals which are intended to be slaughtered or exported for human consumption.
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(5) A person who contravenes subsection (1) shall be guilty of an offence.
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