ANIMAL WELFARE ACT 2002 - SECT 37
ANIMAL WELFARE ACT 2002 - SECT 37
37 . Functions and powers of inspectors
(1) Subject to
subsection (3), the functions of a general inspector are —
(a) to
enforce Part 3; and
(aa) if
the inspector is a designated inspector — to monitor compliance with
Part 3, directions given under section 40(1) or 47(1) and orders made under
section 55(1), in relation to any of the following —
(i)
intensive production;
(ii)
an activity carried out at an abattoir;
(iii)
an activity carried out at a knackery;
and
(b) if
the inspector has been appointed under section 33(5) as a scientific inspector
in relation to schools, to enforce Part 2 in relation to schools (as defined
in the School Education Act 1999 ); and
(c) to
provide assistance to scientific inspectors if requested under section 48(1);
and
(d) to
provide information and assistance to the CEO in relation to matters arising
under this Act.
(2) The functions of a
scientific inspector are —
(a) to
enforce Part 2; and
(b) to
enforce Part 3 in relation to things done, purported to be done or required
under this Act to be done, under a licence; and
(c) to
provide information and assistance to the CEO in relation to matters arising
under this Act; and
(d) to
provide information and assistance to the Minister in relation to licensing
matters.
(3) Subject to
subsection (1)(b) and section 48(3), a general inspector must not exercise the
inspector’s powers in relation to things done, purported to be done, or
required under this Act to be done, under a licence.
(4) A scientific
inspector may only exercise the inspector’s powers in relation to things
done, purported to be done, or required under this Act to be done, under a
licence.
[Section 37 amended: No. 28 of 2006 s. 354; No. 5
of 2023 s. 7.]