S.L. 437.40 ст. 1Citation and scope.

(1) The title of these regulations is the Principles

Governing the Organisation of Veterinary Checks on Animals Entering the Community from Third Countries via Border Inspection Posts of the Territory of Malta Regulations.

(2) The scope of these regulations is the implementation of European Union Council Directive 91/496/EEC laying down the principles governing the organisation of veterinary checks on animals entering the Community from third countries and amending European Union Council Directives 89/662/EEC, 90/ 425/EEC and 90/675/EEC.

(3) Veterinary checks in respect of animals from third countries entering the European Community via border inspection posts situated on the territory of Malta shall be carried out by the Veterinary Services in accordance with these regulations.

(4) These regulations shall not apply to veterinary checks on family pets accompanying travellers for non-commercial purposes, other than equidae.