Animal Care and Protection Regulation 2023
sch.8A-sec.17Suitability of firearm for shooting horses
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sch.8A-sec.17 Suitability of firearm for shooting horses
A person working at a livestock slaughter facility may use a firearm to shoot a horse only if the firearm is suitable for shooting the horse. A firearm is suitable for shooting a horse if— the firearm, and ammunition for the firearm, are appropriate for the size of the horse; and the firearm is cleaned, maintained and stored in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. (sch.8A-sec.17-ssec.1) A person working at a livestock slaughter facility may use a firearm to shoot a horse only if the firearm is suitable for shooting the horse. (sch.8A-sec.17-ssec.2) A firearm is suitable for shooting a horse if— the firearm, and ammunition for the firearm, are appropriate for the size of the horse; and the firearm is cleaned, maintained and stored in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
- (a) the firearm, and ammunition for the firearm, are appropriate for the size of the horse; and
- (b) the firearm is cleaned, maintained and stored in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.