(1) If:
(a) an accredited veterinarian is engaged to carry out some or all of the export operations in an approved export program; or
(b) under subsection 313(1), the Secretary directs an authorised officer to carry out some or all of those export operations;
the person who wishes to export the eligible live animals or eligible animal reproductive material to which the program relates must provide the accredited veterinarian or authorised officer with all reasonable facilities and assistance necessary to carry out the export operations.
(2) A person commits an offence of strict liability if:
(a) the person is required to provide facilities and assistance under subsection (1); and
(b) the person fails to comply with the requirement.