(1) No permit shall be recommended by the Director for the import of an animal into Sri Lanka unless the importer produces to the Director a certificate obtained from the Chief Veterinary Surgeon or authorized veterinary surgeon of the country of origin of the animal setting out the following facts: "
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| (a) the country of origin of the animal; | | |
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| (b) that the animal is and has been free from disease and has not been in contact with diseased animals for a period of three months prior to its exportation ; | | |
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| (c) that the place of origin of the animal has been free from disease for a period of (three months prior to the date of the departure of the vessel carrying the animal from the port of exit; and | | |
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| (d) that the animal has been immunized against the specified diseases. | | |
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