ANIMAL CARE AND PROTECTION ACT 2001 - SECT 158 Application of div 5

ANIMAL CARE AND PROTECTION ACT 2001 - SECT 158

158 Application of div 5

(1) This division applies if an inspector reasonably believes—

(a) a person has committed, is committing, or is about to commit, an animal welfare offence; or

(b) an animal—

(i) is not being cared for properly; or

(ii) is experiencing undue pain; or

(iii) requires veterinary treatment; or

(iv) should not be used for work; or

Example for subparagraph (iv)—

A horse with ‘saddle sore’ should not be used by a riding school.

(c) a person has not complied with a compulsory code requirement.

(2) This division also applies if an animal has been seized under division 4 , subdivision 1 .