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Welfare of Animals Act (Northern Ireland) 2011

Commentary on Sections

Part 4 - Enforcement

Enforcement Powers

Section 27 - Inspection of farm premises

This section allows inspectors to enter and inspect farm premises in order to check compliance with regulations made under the Act to secure the welfare of animals bred or kept for farming purposes and in order to ascertain whether an offence under the Act has been committed.

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