Victorian Consolidated Legislation

Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1986 - SECT 24ZS

Offences as to veterinary practitioners etc.

24ZS. Offences as to veterinary practitioners etc.



(1) A person must not assault, obstruct, hinder, threaten, abuse, insult,
intimidate or attempt to obstruct or intimidate a veterinary practitioner or
superintendent of a saleyard (within the meaning of section 24D) in the
discharge of that practitioner's or superintendent's powers under this Part.

Penalty: 60 penalty units.

(2) A person must not contravene or fail to comply with any direction or
requirement of a veterinary practitioner or superintendent of a saleyard
(within the meaning of section 24D) who is acting in the discharge of that
practitioner's or superintendent's powers under this Part.

Penalty: 60 penalty units.