ANIMAL WELFARE ACT 1985 - SECT 31B
ANIMAL WELFARE ACT 1985 - SECT 31B
(1) If an inspector
believes on reasonable grounds that the exercise of powers under this section
is warranted because the welfare of an animal is being adversely affected, the
inspector may, by written notice (an "animal welfare notice ) given to the
owner of the animal—
(a)
direct the owner to provide the animal with such food, water, shelter, rest or
treatment as the inspector thinks necessary;
(b)
require the owner to ensure the animal is not worked or used for any purpose
specified in the notice for such period as is specified in the notice;
(c)
require the owner to ensure the animal is exercised in accordance with the
stipulations of the notice;
(d)
direct or require the owner to take any other action specified in the notice,
within the time specified in the notice, that the inspector considers
necessary for the improvement of the animal's welfare.
(2) A person to whom
an animal welfare notice has been given must not refuse or fail to comply with
the direction or requirement set out in the notice.
Maximum penalty: $2 500.
Expiation fee: $210.