AustLII Tasmanian Consolidated Acts

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ANIMAL WELFARE ACT 1993 - SECT 11A

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 200 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 200 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 200 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 200 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.



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