ANIMAL PROTECTION ACT 2018 (NO 25 OF 2018) - SECT 100 Meaning of seizure and management costs

ANIMAL PROTECTION ACT 2018 (NO 25 OF 2018) - SECT 100

    (1)     If an animal or thing is seized under this Act, the seizure and management costs for the animal or thing are the reasonable costs incurred in relation to any of the following:

    (a)     taking possession of the animal or thing;

    (b)     transporting the animal or thing;

    (c)     for an animal – ensuring that the animal is provided with an appropriate level of care, including:

        (i)     providing food or drink; and

        (ii)     alleviating any suffering;

    (d)     destroying the animal;

    (e)     for a thing – storing or looking after the thing;

    (f)     returning, or selling or disposing of, the animal or thing in accordance with this Act.

    (2)     If an authorised officer takes action under section 90 in relation to an animal, other than seizing it under section 90 (3)(b), the seizure and management costs for the animal are the reasonable costs incurred in taking the action.