77Interpretation

77 Interpretation (1) A reference in this Part to an occupier of premises includes a reference to a person who an authorised officer believes on reasonable grounds to be an occupier of the premises or the person in charge of the premises. (2) A reference in this Part to premises includes a reference to: (a) a motor vehicle; and

Animal Protection Act 2018 46 (b) a trailer or caravan; and (c) an aircraft; and (d) a boat or other vessel; and (e) a train or rolling stock on or for use on a railway. (3) For this Part, an animal or thing is connected with an offence if: (a) it is an animal or thing in relation to which the offence is being or has been committed; or (b) it is likely to provide evidence of the commission of the offence; or (c) it was used or intended to be used for the purpose of committing the offence.