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where, as sequence of their importation, tiie introduction of a 
contagious disease is to be feared. 
§ 25. The bureaus of customs and imports, open to the impor¬ 
tation of animals exposed for sale, are named by decrees. 
§ 2G. The Government may prohibit the admission into France 
or order the quarantine of animals capable of communicating 
contagious disease, or of all objects presenting the same danger^ 
It may order the destruction at the frontier, without indem¬ 
nity, of diseased animals, or of such as have been exposed to con¬ 
tagion ; and may generally adopt any measures which fear of the 
invasion of a disease may render necessary. 
§ 27. The sanitary measures, to be taken at the frontier, are 
ordered by the Mayors of the rural communes, by the Commis¬ 
saries of Police in the frontier railroad depots, and in the sea¬ 
ports, according to advice from the official veterinarian in charge 
of the district. 
In the absence of the action of these authorities, the officers 
of customs may be called upon for assistance. 
§ 28. The municipalities of sea-ports, open to the importation 
of cattle, shall furnish special quarters for unloading, with all 
necessary facilities; as well as a building to receive the animals 
placed in quarantine for sanitary reasons, which must have been 
accepted by the Minister of Agriculture and Commerce. 
§ 29. The Government is authorized to take the necessary 
measures to prevent the exportation of animals affected with con¬ 
tagious diseases. 
CHAPTER IV. 
PENALTIES. 
§ 30. Infractions of the provisions of Sections 3, 5, G, 9,10,11, 
paragraphs 2 and 12, of the present law, shall be punished by 
imprisonment from six days to two months, and a tine of from 
16 to 400 francs. 
§ 31. The following offenders shall be subject to from two to 
six months’ imprisonment and tines of from 100 to 1,000 francs: 
1st—Those who in spite of the measures of the administration 
shall have allowed their infected animals to communicate with 
others ; 
