Animal Care and Protection Act 2001
sec.156When transfer takes effect
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sec.156 When transfer takes effect
An animal or other thing becomes the State’s property if, under section 154 (2) , it is forfeited to the State. If, under section 142 (3) , the owner of an animal or other thing agrees in writing to transfer ownership of it to the State or a prescribed entity, it becomes the property of the State or entity when the chief executive or entity agrees in writing to the transfer. s 156 amd 2006 No. 48 s 12 (sec.156-ssec.1) An animal or other thing becomes the State’s property if, under section 154 (2) , it is forfeited to the State. (sec.156-ssec.2) If, under section 142 (3) , the owner of an animal or other thing agrees in writing to transfer ownership of it to the State or a prescribed entity, it becomes the property of the State or entity when the chief executive or entity agrees in writing to the transfer.