15Medical treatment

15 Medical treatment

A person who has the care or charge of a sheep must ensure that, as soon as is reasonably practicable after the person becomes aware that the sheep is sick, injured, diseased or suffering from severe distress, the sheep is –

(a) provided with such medical treatment or other assistance as is reasonable and necessary in the circumstances; or

(b) humanely killed.

Penalty:  In the case of –

(a) a body corporate, a fine not exceeding 100 penalty units; and

(b) an individual, a fine not exceeding 50 penalty units.