171Use of animals

171 Use of animals (1) An authorised person may, if the authorised person considers it necessary in the circumstances, use an animal to assist the authorised person to detect the presence of, or manage, biosecurity matter under (2) An authorised person may, in the exercise of their functions as an authorised person, bring an animal onto any premises that the authorised person is lawfully allowed to enter under this Act. (3) An authorised person who exercises a function in the company of, or using, an animal must take all reasonable steps to ensure that the animal— (a) is under the control of the authorised person or a person assisting the authorised person; and (b) does not unnecessarily interact with anyone other than the authorised person or a person assisting the authorised person.