14Livestock-handling facilities

14 Livestock-handling facilities

A person who owns or operates a livestock-handling facility must ensure that the facility –

(a) is suitable for the type of livestock to be handled at the facility; and

(b) has effective and appropriate airflow for the type of livestock handled at the facility; and

(c) has a surface of flooring that –

(i) in the case of a horse, is non-slip or low-dust bedding; or

(ii) in any other case, minimises the likelihood of injury to the livestock from slipping or falling; and

(d) is free from any defect that may cause injury to the livestock; and

(e) has sufficient vertical clearance immediately above the livestock to minimise the risk of injury to the livestock.

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.