22Transporting sick livestock

22 Transporting sick livestock

(1)  If, during the course of a journey, the driver of a vehicle transporting livestock identifies a livestock animal that is weak, ill, injured or otherwise distressed, the driver must –

(a) as soon as reasonably practicable, provide or seek such assistance for the animal as is reasonable in the circumstances; and

(b) on transferring care or charge of the animal to another person, whether during or on completion of the journey or otherwise, notify that person of the identity and condition of the animal.

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)  The person who, on completion of a journey, has care or charge of an animal referred to in subregulation (1) must, as soon as reasonably practicable, make arrangements for –

(a) the separation of the animal for rest and recovery; or

(b) the appropriate treatment of the animal; or

(c) the humane destruction and disposal of the animal; or

(d) any other measure that is appropriate in the circumstances.

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.