PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS ACT 1986 - SECT 24F Seizure of distressed etc. animals after service of notice of intent to seize

PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS ACT 1986 - SECT 24F

    (1)     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, with any assistance that is necessary—

S. 24F(1)(a) substituted by No. 60/2015 s. 15(3).

        (a)     enter the premises at which the animal is kept (other than any part of the premises that is a person's dwelling) and seize the animal; and

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

S. 24F(2) inserted by No. 60/2015 s. 15(4).

    (2)     A specialist inspector who seizes an animal under subsection (1) may—

        (a)     retain possession of the animal, either at the premises where the animal is seized or elsewhere, until the animal is disposed of; and

        (b)     feed, water and otherwise care for the animal if the animal remains on the premises and for this purpose—

              (i)     may use any equipment on the premises; and

              (ii)     obtain any necessary assistance from another person.

S. 24FA inserted by No. 60/2015 s. 16.