South Australian Consolidated Acts

LIVESTOCK ACT 1997 - SECT 43

43—Limitation on destruction or disposal of livestock or other property

        (1)         An inspector may not issue an order, take action, or cause action to be taken, under this Division for the destruction or disposal of—

            (a)         livestock; or

            (b)         livestock products; or

            (c)         livestock food; or

            (d)         equipment or articles used in relation to livestock (such as halters or rugs),

except with the consent of the owner of the property or the approval of the Chief Inspector.

        (2)         An inspector may not issue an order, take action, or cause action to be taken, under this Division for the destruction, demolition or disposal of any other kind of property except with the consent of the owner of the property or on the authority of a warrant issued by a magistrate.

        (3)         A magistrate must not issue a warrant under subsection (2) unless satisfied that the warrant is reasonably required in the circumstances of the case.