16Handling of livestock for transport generally

16 Handling of livestock for transport generally

(1)  A person handling livestock for transport must do so in a manner that is appropriate for the species and the class of livestock being handled so as to minimise the risk of harm 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.

(2)  A person handling livestock for transport, other than poultry, emus or ostriches –

(a) must not –

(i) lift or carry the livestock by only the head, ears, horns, neck, tail, wool or hair; or

(ii) unless the livestock weighs less than 15kg and is a sheep, goat or pig, lift or carry the livestock by one leg; or

(iii) unless it is necessary in the circumstances to allow safe handling, lifting, treatment or humane destruction of livestock, drag livestock that is unable to stand; and

(b) must ensure that livestock being lifted by mechanical means are well supported and secured.

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.