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					<dc:identifier>http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/22/section/74/enacted</dc:identifier><dc:title>Animal Health Act 1981</dc:title><dc:subject>Animal health</dc:subject><dc:subject>Animals</dc:subject><dc:subject>Foot and mouth disease</dc:subject><dc:subject>Land searches</dc:subject><dc:subject>Food and drink services</dc:subject><dc:contributor/><dc:creator/><dc:rights/><dc:publisher>King's Printer of Acts of Parliament</dc:publisher><dc:modified>2019-02-28</dc:modified>
					
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<Text>A person who—</Text>
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<Text>lands or ships or attempts to land or ship an animal or thing, and</Text>
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<Text>is liable under and according to the customs and excise Acts to the penalties imposed on persons importing or exporting or attempting to import or export goods the importation or exportation of which is prohibited.This section is without prejudice to any proceeding under this Act against such a person for an offence against this Act.</Text>
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