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Animal Research Act 1985
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#### 54A Definitions
54A Definitions
> In this Part—
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> animal rescue organisation includes an animal shelter, foster carer or foster care network that provides temporary care for an animal for the purpose of finding a new home for the animal.
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> authorised person means the following—
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> > (a) an accredited research establishment,
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> > (b) the holder of an animal research authority.
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> rehome means giving an animal to—
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> > (a) a suitable individual, or
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> > (b) an animal rescue organisation.
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> relevant animal means a dog or a cat.
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> suitable individual means an individual who—
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> > (a) agrees to provide an animal with a home and appropriate care, and
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> > (b) agrees to not keep the animal for animal research, and
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> > (c) meets criteria prescribed by the regulations for the purpose of this definition.
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> **s 54A:** Ins 2022 No 66, Sch 1\[4\].