English Translation

402 124 The Neichsminister des Jnnern III a 11025/39/2940 Ftalien Berlin, 9 October 1939. Un den Herrn Reichskommissar für die Wiedervereinigung Österreichs mit dem Deutschen Reich, Ministry of Internal and Cultural Affairs Vienna Parliament Building Importation of moving property of the repatriating Neichs= and Volksdeutsche from the former South Tyrol For the import of moving goods of the returning Reichs- und Volksdeutschen from former South Tirol, the following is determined, as far as my responsibility is concerned: On live animals may be imported: single-hubs, cattle, pigs, poultry, noble fur animals and other pets (with the exception of sheep and goats). The import of live animals may only be carried out through the border customs offices of Arnoldstein, Sillian and Jnns-bruck. Unicorns, cattle, pigs, poultry and noble fur animals must be examined on the border by veterinary examination. Horses are also subject to the required blood examination. On importation of bovine animals, pigs, poultry and noble fur animals, a certificate from the local police authority of the place of origin shall provide proof that the animals have been part of the animal of the importer for a long time. This condition shall be met if the animals are born in the flock of the importer or if the bovine animals have been members of that flock for at least 6 months, the pigs, the poultry and the noble fur animals for a minimum of 3 months. (b) the place of origin and its radius of 10 km free of foot-and-mouth disease; The certificates of the local police authority and the official veterinarian must be drawn up in German or in certified German. The transfer of cattle, pigs and poultry from the border must be communicated to the police authority of the destination wired. The importing party shall immediately notify the police authority of the arrival of the animals in writing.