ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
The Animal Diseases Rules
40. Stray animals infected with disease
Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force
40. Stray animals infected with disease
(1)When stray animals are found to be infected with disease or suspected of being infected with disease—(a)they shall, if found on private land, be confined and isolated by the owner or occupier of the land as near as possible to the place where they have been found, or if found on unalienated land or on a road be confined and isolated at such place near to that at which they have been found as a veterinary officer, inspector, police officer or administrative officer may direct;(b)all animals which have been in contact with such stray animals, and which by reason of such contact have become liable to infection shall be confined and isolated at such place as the Director, a veterinary officer, an inspector, a police officer or administrative officer may direct; and(c)the person detaining any such stray animals shall forthwith cause the nearest inspector or police officer to be notified of such detention.(2)Any person who fails to comply with the provisions of paragraph (1) or with any direction given thereunder shall be guilty of an offence.