19Mulesing

19 Mulesing

(1)  A person performing mulesing of a sheep must –

(a) have the relevant knowledge, experience and skills to safely perform mulesing of the sheep, or be under the direct supervision of a person who has such knowledge, experience and skills; and

(b) use appropriate tools and methods to undertake mulesing of the sheep.

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.

(2)  A person who is mulesing a sheep must –

(a) not perform the procedure on a sheep that is less than 14 days old or more than 6 months old; and

(b) give the sheep appropriate pain relief for the procedure; and

(c) only remove wool-bearing skin when mulesing the sheep.

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.

(3)  A person must not mules a sheep that shows signs of a debilitating disease, weakness or ill-thrift.

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.

(4)  The owner of a sheep must ensure that the sheep is not mulesed while the sheep shows signs of a debilitating disease, weakness or ill-thrift.

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.