| Q1a. | What forms do I have to submit to WAMIA to operate an abattoir in WA? |
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| Form 1 (Application to operate an abattoir), WAMIA Act 1976 and WAMIA Regs 1985, Schedule 5, Reg 19, together with an Application particulars form and a Record of Compliance. These are to be completed and returned to WAMIA for consideration by the WAMIA Board at least two (2) months prior to the “new” operators commencing. | |
| Q1b. | What happens then? |
| The WAMIA Board will then issue a Form 2 (Approval to operate an abattoir), WAMIA Act 1976 and WAMIA Regs 1985, Schedule 5, Reg 20. | |
| Q2a. | What forms do I have to submit to WAMIA to operate an abattoir in WA? |
| Form 1 (Application to operate an abattoir), WAMIA Act 1976 and WAMIA Regs 1985, Schedule 5, Reg 19, together with an Application particulars form and a Record of Compliance. These are to be completed and returned to WAMIA for consideration by the WAMIA Board at least two (2) months prior to the “new” operators commencing. | |
| Q2b. | What happens then? |
| The WAMIA Board will then issue a Form 2 (Approval to operate an abattoir), WAMIA Act 1976 and WAMIA Regs 1985, Schedule 5, Reg 20. | |
| Q3a. | Are there any other forms/applications to be completed for me to be compliant under the WAMIA Act and WAMIA Regulations? |
| Yes, you as an owner /operator of an abattoir in WA have to submit a Form 7 (Livestock slaughter return), WAMIA Act 1976 and WAMIA Regs 1985, Schedule 5, Reg 24. | |
| Q3b. | What if I don’t fill in this form? |
| Failure to complete this form and send it to the Authority within seven (7) days after the month is an offence under the Act. | |
| Q4a. | What, do I do if the ownership of the abattoir changes, or the registered business name changes, or the telephone details have changed, or the abattoir ceases to operate? |
| You must notify the Authority in writing of any changes of; (a) A change in the ownership of the abattoir or in the registered business name, postal address, telephone number or facsimile number of the owner of the abattoir; or (b) The cessation of operation of the abattoir. |
WAMIA Act 1976 and WAMIA Regs 1985, Schedule 5, Reg 23.