Tasmanian Consolidated Acts Tasmanian Consolidated Acts
(1) A person must not carry out any animal research unless it is carried out by an institution licensed under this Part.
Penalty:
Fine not exceeding 50 penalty units or imprisonment for a period not exceeding 12 months, or both.
(2) Subsection (1) does not apply to –
(a) the owner of an animal who conducts observational studies on the animal; or
(b) a person who administers veterinary treatment to an animal for the welfare of the animal; or
(c) a person who conducts normal animal management operations.
(3) A licensed institution may carry out animal research at one or more places or premises.