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Animal Protection Act 2018

82Exercise of powers

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82 Exercise of powers (1) An authorised officer has the powers necessary to perform the officer's functions under this Act. (2) An authorised officer may use reasonable force and assistance in exercising a power or performing a function under this Act.

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