ANIMAL WELFARE REGULATIONS 2012 - REG 55
ANIMAL WELFARE REGULATIONS 2012 - REG 55
(1) When transporting
deer—
(a) the
journey time for the class of deer listed in column 1 of the table set
out in this subregulation, must not exceed the period of time specified in
column 2 of the table with respect to that class; and
(b) the
maximum time off water for the class of deer listed in column 1 of the
table set out in this subregulation, is the period of time specified in
column 3 of the table with respect to that class; and
(c) the
minimum spell duration for the class of deer listed in column 1 of the
table set out in this subregulation, is the period of time specified in
column 4 of the table with respect to that class.
|
Journey time (hours) |
Maximum time off water (hours) |
Minimum spell duration (hours) | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Deer known or visually assessed to be between 20 and 30 weeks
pregnant (inclusive) |
24 |
24 |
12 |
|
Deer known or visually assessed to be more than 30 weeks pregnant |
4 |
4 |
24 |
|
Lactating deer travelling with dependent young |
4 |
24 |
24 |
|
Weaned deer less than 6 months of age |
28 |
28 |
12 |
|
Any other deer not referred to above |
48 |
48 |
36 |
(2) The driver of a
vehicle being used to transport deer must not transport a deer—
(a) less
than 7 days after the deer has undergone velvet antler removal; or
(b) that
has antlers in velvet that are 4 centimetres or more in length; or
(c) that
has hard antlers that are 4 centimetres or more in length unless it is
segregated from other deer and there is sufficient clearance between the
antlers and the surfaces of the vehicle so as to minimise the risk of injury
to the deer and its antlers.
Maximum penalty: $2 500.
Expiation fee: $210.