Veterinary Drugs Control Act Article 40-1

Any farmers of poultry, livestock, or aquatic animals in one of the following situations shall be subject to a fine of more than NT$ 60,000 but less than NT$300,000:1. Violation of Paragraph 1 of Article 32-3 by using drugs or preparations stipulated in Subparagraphs 1 to 4, Paragraph 1 of Article 32-3 on animals or in animal feed.2. Violation of Subparagraph 1, Paragraph 2 of Article 32-3 by moving, assigning to a third party, or supplying (for slaughter, food processing, or human food) the animal.3. Violation of Section Paragraph 3 of Article 32-3 by failing to follow the special municipal or county (city) competent authority's order to do disposal (rendering, compost, destruction or other action) within seven days.An animal farmer's repeat offense of Paragraph 1 of Article 32-3 within one year by using the drug or preparation stipulated in Subparagraphs 1 to 4, Paragraph 1 of Article 32-3 on animal or in animal feed is subjected to a fine of more than NT$500,000 but less than NT$2.5 million.Those who commit the offense as stipulated in Subparagraphs 1 and 2 of Paragraph 1 or the preceding Paragraph and cause harm to human health shall be sentenced to imprisonment for less than seven years, and a fine of more than NT$2.5 million but less than NT$10 million may be imposed.For an offender who violates the provisions of Subparagraph 1 of Paragraph 1 or Paragraph 2, the competent authority shall publicize the name and address of the entity, the name of the person in charge, and the specifics of the offense.