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LIVESTOCK ACT 1997 - SECT 37

37—Gazette notices

        (1)         For the purposes of controlling or eradicating disease or contamination, the Minister may, by notice in the Gazette, impose—

            (a)         one or more requirements of the kinds set out in Schedule 1; or

            (b)         any other requirement reasonably required in the circumstances.

        (2)         The notice must state the period for which it will remain in force.

        (3)         The Chief Inspector may—

            (a)         cause the notice or information about the notice to be published in a newspaper circulating throughout the area concerned or generally throughout the State; and

            (b)         cause signs setting out the terms of the notice or information about the notice to be erected as the Chief Inspector considers appropriate.

        (4)         A person who, without the approval of the Chief Inspector, contravenes or fails to comply with a notice under this section is guilty of an offence.

Maximum penalty:

If the notice is expressed to be issued for the purposes of controlling or eradicating a disease that is an exotic disease—$20 000;

In any other case—$10 000.

        (5)         A person must not hinder or obstruct a person complying with a notice under this section.

Maximum penalty: $5 000.



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