8Food and water

8 Food and water

(1)  A person who has the care or charge of a sheep must ensure that the sheep has access to adequate and appropriate feed and water at all times.

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)  Subregulation (1) does not apply to –

(a) sheep that are being transported in accordance with the Act; or

(b) sheep that are being shorn, slaughtered or drenched, and restricting access to food or water is in line with reasonable management practices for that activity.