Diseases of Animals Act 1966 (Restrictions on Import of Agricultural Machinery) Order 2002 (S.I. No. 32 of 2002).

This Order provides for cleaning and disinfecting of imported, second-hand, agricultural machinery to minimise the risk of the spread of animal disease. “Machinery” means a tractor, other vehicle, machinery or equipment that is used or capable of being used in agriculture but does not include new machinery. Importation of machinery that has not been cleaned beforehand is prohibited.