IMPOUNDING ACT 1993 - SECT 21
Care of impounded animals
IMPOUNDING ACT 1993 - SECT 21
Care of impounded animals
(1) An impounding authority has a duty to ensure that every impounded animal
held at its pound-- (a) is provided with adequate food, water and veterinary
care, and
(b) is kept in a place that is well drained and maintained in a
clean condition, and
(c) is provided with adequate shade for the climatic
conditions, and
(d) is kept secure, and
(e) is separated from other animals
that are diseased or, if the animal is or appears to be diseased, is kept
separate from other animals.
(2) This duty is subject to any power or duty to
destroy an animal under this or any other Act.
