22Adverse weather conditions

22 Adverse weather conditions

(1)  In this regulation –

adverse conditions includes, but is not limited to, extremes of weather, drought, fires, floods, disease and predation;

extremes of weather includes, but is not limited to, changes in temperature and climatic conditions that, individually or in combination, are likely to predispose sheep to heat stress or cold stress.

(2)  A person who has the care or charge of a sheep must ensure that, as far as is reasonable, the sheep is housed in accommodation that is constructed and maintained so as to provide protection from adverse conditions and injuries.

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.