21Loading density of livestock transported in containers

21 Loading density of livestock transported in containers

(1)  A person loading livestock into a container for transport must ensure that the loading density of the livestock in the container 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.

(2)  For the purposes of subregulation (1) , the following matters are to be taken into account in determining whether the loading density of livestock in a container is appropriate:

(a) the species and class of livestock;

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

(c) if the livestock are birds, the density of feathers of the birds;

(d) if the livestock are not birds, the length and density of wool or hair of the livestock;

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

(f) the nature of the proposed journey;

(g) the design and capacity of the vehicle on which the containers are to be transported.