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Biosecurity Regulation 2017
88Keeping animals in captivity
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#### 88 Keeping animals in captivity
88 Keeping animals in captivity
> > (1) A registered entity must not release an animal of the registered entity from captivity or otherwise permit the escape of any such animal.
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> > (2) A registered entity must, within 24 hours of first becoming aware of the theft, release or escape of an animal of the registered entity, notify the Secretary of the following—
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> > > (a) when the animal was stolen or released or escaped,
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> > > (b) whether the animal has been recovered,
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> > > (c) the identification details of the animal including any microchip or ear tag number of the animal.
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> > (3) A registered entity must ensure that, at least every 7 days, an inspection is carried out to ensure no animals of the registered entity are missing and a record of each inspection is kept in a readily accessible form and that record is made available to the Secretary or an authorised officer on request.