Tasmanian Consolidated Acts

ANIMAL HEALTH ACT 1995 - SECT 27

      (1) Any person who knows or suspects that an incidence of a List A disease has occurred in Tasmania must, as soon as possible and in the quickest manner practicable –

(a) notify an inspector of that incidence or possible incidence if the person knows or suspects that an inspector has not or may not have been notified of the incidence; and

(b) notify the owner of the infected animal or other thing of that incidence or possible incidence if –

(i) the person knows or suspects that the owner does not or may not know of that incidence or possible incidence; and

(ii) it is reasonable in the circumstances for the person to notify the owner.

Penalty:

Fine not exceeding 200 penalty units or a term of imprisonment not exceeding 24 months, or both.

      (2) An owner who knows or has reason to suspect that an animal or other thing is infected with a List A disease must –

(a) if possible, isolate the infected animal or thing or group of infected animals or things; and

(b) take all reasonable steps to prevent the spread of the disease.

Penalty:

Fine not exceeding 200 penalty units or a term of imprisonment not exceeding 24 months, or both.