Declaration of private infected places

(1) If the Inspector has reason to believe that there is an infective animal in any field, yard or building in which animals are kept, temporarily or otherwise, he shall at once, by order in writing, declare the place to be an infected place, and shall deliver a copy of the order to the owner, occupier or person in charge of the place and report his action to the Veterinary Surgeon. (2) The provisions of sub-section (1) shall not apply to any place owned by, or under the control or management of, any local authority or railway administration, where animals are temporarily kept for sale or exhibition or transit.