Question & AnswerQ&A (BAI ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 43-99)
The purpose is to set forth rules and regulations on animal air transport to ensure the safe conveyance and delivery of animals, in accordance with the Animal Welfare Act of 1998 (RA No. 8485).
The owner and operator of any air public utility and the airport authority transporting animals are responsible for providing adequate, clean, and sanitary facilities.
Sufficient food and water must be made available for the animals whenever necessary during carriage exceeding 12 hours.
Animal Transport refers to the mode of transport that brings the animal from the place of origin to the place of destination.
Carriage refers to the process of conveying or transporting animals from one place to another, from the time the animals are checked-in to the time they are released.
The rules, principles, and regulations of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) must be conformed to.
The 'Last In, First Out' concept must be observed when loading and unloading live animals.
Airport authorities must provide a holding area for animals under carriage and in case of emergency, extend necessary assistance to the animals.
Airport veterinary officers, quarantine veterinary, wildlife, and customs authorities must be available at all times.
Violators may be punished by imprisonment of not less than six months nor more than two years, or a fine of not less than P1,000.00 nor more than P5,000.00, or both at the court's discretion. Aliens violating the order will be deported after service of sentence.
Other provisions not affected will continue to be in force and effect due to the separability clause.
It took effect fifteen days after its publication in a newspaper of general circulation.