Victorian Consolidated Legislation

Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1986 - SECT 24E

Notice to seize animal

24E. Notice to seize animal



(1) If the Minister believes on reasonable grounds that an animal is in such a
condition, or, in such circumstances, that the animal is likely to become
distressed or disabled, the Minister may serve notice that the Minister
intends to authorise seizure of the animal.

(2) A notice under subsection (1) must-

   (a)  be in writing; and

   (b)  be served by-

   (i)  giving it personally to the owner of the animal; or

   (ii) if the identity of the owner cannot be readily established or the
        owner cannot be readily contacted, giving it personally to the person
        in charge of the animal; or

   (iii) leaving it or sending it by post to the last known residential or
        business address of the owner or the person in charge of the animal;
        and

   (c)  set out the action that may be taken under section 24F.