Victorian Consolidated Legislation

Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1986 - SECT 24F

Power of specialist inspector to seize animal under authorisation of Minister

24F. Power of specialist inspector to seize animal under authorisation of
Minister

If, on the expiration of 7 days after the service of a notice under section
24E, the Minister is not satisfied that action has been or is being taken to
remove the likelihood of the animal becoming distressed or disabled, the
Minister may authorise a specialist inspector-

   (a)  to seize the animal; and

   (b)  to dispose of the animal in the manner determined by the Minister, or
        otherwise in accordance with Division 6.