South Australian Consolidated Acts South Australian Consolidated Acts42—Exercising powers in relation to native or feral animals
(1) If, in the opinion
of the Chief Inspector, it is necessary for the purposes of
controlling or eradicating disease or contamination that native or feral
animals (including birds, fish or insects) be subjected to treatment or be
destroyed, the Chief Inspector may cause action to be taken by an inspector or
other person for the treatment or destruction of the animals.
(2) An order may not
be issued by an inspector under this Division requiring action to be taken in
relation to native or feral animals (including birds, fish or insects) except
with the approval of the Chief Inspector.
(3) Notices or orders
may be issued, or action taken or caused to be taken, under this Division in
relation to native animals despite the fact that the animals are protected
under any other law.
(4) However, before a
notice or order is issued, or action taken or caused to be taken, under this
Division in relation to native animals, the Minister or Chief Inspector must
(except in urgent circumstances) consider the views of the Minister
responsible for administration of the National Parks and Wildlife
Act 1972 .
(5) No criminal or
civil liability attaches to a person in respect of compliance with a notice or
order under this Division requiring action to be taken in relation to native
or feral animals.