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ANIMAL WELFARE ACT 1993 - SECT 11A Rodeos

ANIMAL WELFARE ACT 1993 - SECT 11A

Rodeos

(1)  A person responsible for the organisation and conduct of a rodeo must ensure that it is conducted in accordance with –
(a) any prescribed Code of Practice for rodeos; and
(b) the prescribed requirements, if any.
Penalty:  In the case of –
(a) a body corporate, a fine not exceeding 250 penalty units; or
(b) a natural person, a fine not exceeding 50 penalty units or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months, or both.
(2)  A person responsible for the organisation and conduct of a rodeo must ensure that a veterinary surgeon is in attendance at all events at the rodeo that involve an animal.
Penalty:  In the case of –
(a) a body corporate, a fine not exceeding 250 penalty units; or
(b) a natural person, a fine not exceeding 50 penalty units or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months, or both.
(3)  A person must not participate in an event at a rodeo except in accordance with –
(a) the Rodeo Code of Practice; and
(b) the prescribed requirements, if any.
Penalty:  In the case of –
(a) a body corporate, a fine not exceeding 250 penalty units; or
(b) a natural person, a fine not exceeding 50 penalty units or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months, or both.
(4)  A person must not organise, or participate in, an event at a rodeo that involves the riding of sheep, calves or goats.
Penalty:  In the case of –
(a) a body corporate, a fine not exceeding 250 penalty units; or
(b) a natural person, a fine not exceeding 50 penalty units or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months, or both.