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Animal Welfare Act 1993
23Care of animals in need
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23 Care of animals in need
An officer may supply food or drink to an animal or authorize a veterinary surgeon to administer medical treatment to an animal if the officer is of the opinion that the animal –
(a) is not provided with a sufficient quantity of food or drink fit for its consumption; or
(b) is suffering from injury or disease or is otherwise suffering.