Short Title Short title 1 This Act may be cited as the  Prohibition of the Export of Horses by Air for Slaughter Act . Interpretation Definition of  Minister 2 In this Act,  Minister  means the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food. His Majesty Binding on His Majesty 3 This Act is binding on His Majesty in right of Canada or a province. Prohibitions Export of horse by air 4 (1) It is prohibited for a person to export a horse from Canada by air unless they have, in the form and manner specified by the Minister, provided the Minister with a written declaration attesting that, to the best of their knowledge, the horse is not being exported for the purpose of being slaughtered or fattened for slaughter as well as with any other documentation that the Minister may require. Copy of declaration (2) A copy of the declaration must be delivered to (a) the pilot in command or the operator of the aircraft; and (b) the chief officer of customs of the airport from which the aircraft is to depart. No departure without declaration (3) If an aircraft that is to depart from Canada has a horse on board, unless a copy of the declaration has been delivered in accordance with subsection (2), it is prohibited (a) for a person to send the aircraft on its flight; and (b) for a person in charge of the aircraft to take the aircraft on its flight. Detention (4) The chief officer of customs referred to in paragraph (2)(b) must detain a horse until a copy of the declaration has been delivered to that officer. False or misleading information 5 It is prohibited for a person who submits a declaration under subsection 4(1) to provide false or misleading  information  or make a false or misleading statement in respect of the declaration or any matter related to the declaration. Offence and punishment 6 A person who contravenes any provision of this Act is guilty of an offence and liable (a) on conviction on indictment, to a fine of not more than $250,000 or to imprisonment for a term of not more than two years, or to both; or (b) on summary conviction, to a fine of not more than $50,000 or to imprisonment for a term of not more than six months, or to both. Due diligence 7 A person is not to be found guilty of an offence under this Act if they establish that they exercised all due diligence to prevent its commission. Related Amendments R.S., c. 1 (2nd Supp.) Customs Act 8 (1) Paragraph 107(3)(c) of the  Customs Act  is replaced by the following: (c) for the purposes of any Act or instrument made under it, or any part of  any  Act or instrument, that the Governor in Council or Parliament authorizes the Minister, the Agency, the President or an employee of the Agency to enforce, including the  Agriculture and Agri-Food Administrative Monetary Penalties Act , the  Feeds Act , the  Fertilizers Act , the  Health of Animals Act , the  Plant Protection Act ,  the  Prohibition of the Export of Horses by Air for Slaughter Act , the  Safe Food for Canadians Act  and the  Seeds Act . (2) Paragraph 107(4)(c.1) of the Act is replaced by the following: (c.1) may reasonably be regarded as necessary solely for a purpose relating to the enforcement of the  Agriculture and Agri-Food Administrative Monetary Penalties Act , the  Feeds Act , the  Fertilizers Act , the  Health of Animals Act , the  Plant Protection Act ,  the  Prohibition of the Export of Horses by Air for Slaughter Act , the  Safe Food for Canadians Act  and the   Seeds Act  by an official of the Agency; 1997, c. 6 Canadian Food Inspection Agency Act 9 Subsection 11(1) of the  Canadian Food Inspection Agency Act  is replaced by the following: Administration and enforcement 11 (1) The Agency is responsible for the administration and enforcement of the  Agriculture and Agri-Food Administrative Monetary Penalties Act ,  the   Feeds Act ,  the   Fertilizers Act ,  the   Health of Animals Act ,  the   Plant Breeders’ Rights Act ,  the   Plant Protection Act ,  the  Prohibition of the Export of Horses by Air for Slaughter Act ,  the   Safe Food for Canadians Act  and  the   Seeds Act . 2005, c. 38 Canada Border Services Agency Act 10 Paragraph 9(2)(b) of the  Canada Border Services Agency Act  is replaced by the following: (b) as an inspector or a veterinary inspector or other officer for the enforcement of any Act or instrument made under it, or any part of an Act or instrument, that the Governor in Council or Parliament authorizes the Minister, the Agency, the President or an employee of the Agency to enforce, including the  Agriculture and Agri-Food Administrative Monetary Penalties Act , the  Feeds Act , the  Fertilizers Act , the  Health of Animals Act , the  Plant Protection Act ,  the  Prohibition of the Export of Horses by Air for Slaughter Act , the  Safe Food for Canadians Act  and the  Seeds Act . Coming into Force 18 months 11 This Act comes into force 18 months after the day on which it receives royal assent.