21Detention of animals or conveyances

21 Detention of animals or conveyances

The court before which a person is tried for an offence under this Act in respect of an animal may order –

(a) that any animal or conveyance detained under section 17 or 18 continue to be detained until –

(i) any monetary penalties imposed by the court are paid; and

(ii) the costs and expenses connected with taking possession of the animal or conveyance and detaining it are paid; and

(b) that in default of payment of any amount referred to in paragraph (a) within a time specified by the court, the animal or conveyance be sold and the proceeds of the sale be distributed in accordance with section 46 .