20Loading density of certain livestock during transport

20 Loading density of certain livestock during transport

(1)  This regulation does not apply to livestock that are transported in containers.

(2)  The driver of a vehicle transporting livestock must ensure, while the livestock are transported, that –

(a) the livestock are separated by sufficient internal partitions or other barriers during transport so as to minimise the risk of harm to the livestock during transportation; and

(b) the loading density of the livestock in the vehicle, including each pen, container or other partition of the vehicle, is such 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.

(3)  For the purposes of subregulation (2) , in determining –

(a) whether the separation of livestock is sufficient, the following matters are to be taken into account:

(i) the species, class and size of the livestock;

(ii) the general health of the livestock;

(iii) the level of aggression of the livestock;

(iv) the nature of the proposed journey; and

(b) whether the loading density of the livestock on a vehicle is appropriate, the following matters are to be taken into account:

(i) the species of livestock;

(ii) the class of livestock;

(iii) the size and body condition of the livestock;

(iv) the length and density of wool or hair of the livestock;

(v) the horn status of the livestock;

(vi) the weather conditions predicted for the proposed journey;

(vii) the nature of the proposed journey;