ANIMAL WELFARE ACT 2002 - SECT 40

ANIMAL WELFARE ACT 2002 - SECT 40

40 .         Care of animals

        (1)         An inspector may —

            (a)         provide to an animal; or

            (b)         direct a person in control of an animal to provide to the animal,

                any food, water, shelter, care or treatment the inspector considers necessary to ensure the welfare, safety and health of the animal.

        (2)         A person must comply with a direction given under subsection (1)(b).

        Penalty: $20 000 and imprisonment for one year.