96Retention of animal seized under section 90

96 Retention of animal seized under section 90 (1) If an animal is seized under section 90(3)(b), the CEO must deal with it under this section. (2) However, if the CEO believes on reasonable grounds that the animal is connected with an offence, the CEO may instead deal with the animal under section 95. (3) The CEO may retain the animal for as long as the CEO considers reasonably necessary for the purpose of alleviating its suffering. (4) When it is no longer necessary to retain the animal for that purpose, the CEO must deal with it under section 97.