Tasmanian Consolidated Acts

ANIMAL HEALTH ACT 1995 - SECT 30

      (1) If an owner of a group of animals knows or has reason to believe that an unknown disease is causing an unusual level or manifestation of disease or number of deaths in that group of animals, the owner must –

(a) as soon as possible –

(i) engage a veterinary surgeon to investigate the disease and its cause; or

(ii) notify an inspector of the presence or possible presence of an unknown disease; and

(b) if possible, isolate that group of animals.

Penalty:

Fine not exceeding 50 penalty units.

      (2) If, after due investigation, a veterinary surgeon knows or has reason to believe a disease to be an unknown disease, the veterinary surgeon must notify an inspector of the presence or suspected presence of the unknown disease –

(a) as soon as possible; and

(b) in the quickest manner practicable.

Penalty:

Fine not exceeding 50 penalty units.