Tasmanian Consolidated Acts Tasmanian Consolidated Acts
(1) The Chief Veterinary Officer, or an inspector with the written approval of the Chief Veterinary Officer, may exercise any of his or her powers under this Act in respect of any wild animal notwithstanding that the animal is protected under the Nature Conservation Act 2002 or any other Act.
(2) Before exercising a power, or giving an approval, under subsection (1) in respect of a wild animal that is protected under the Nature Conservation Act 2002 or any other Act, the Chief Veterinary Officer must consult with the Secretary of the responsible Department in relation to the Nature Conservation Act 2002.
(3) An inspector may exercise any of his or her powers under this Act in respect of any feral animal.