Exhibited Animals Act 2015
sec.197Particular powers for seized animals
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sec.197 Particular powers for seized animals
Without limiting section 195 , having seized an animal under this division, an inspector may— take it to a place the inspector considers appropriate; or provide accommodation, food, rest, water or other living conditions; or if the inspector reasonably believes that, in the interests of its welfare, the animal requires veterinary treatment—arrange for the treatment; or if an exhibited animal direction has been given in relation to the animal and the direction has not been complied with—take other action to ensure the direction is complied with. While an animal seized under this division is at the place of seizure, an inspector may enter the place only to— provide the animal with food, water or veterinary treatment if the inspector reasonably believes the animal needs the food, water or treatment; or take the animal to another place the inspector considers appropriate. (sec.197-ssec.1) Without limiting section 195 , having seized an animal under this division, an inspector may— take it to a place the inspector considers appropriate; or provide accommodation, food, rest, water or other living conditions; or if the inspector reasonably believes that, in the interests of its welfare, the animal requires veterinary treatment—arrange for the treatment; or if an exhibited animal direction has been given in relation to the animal and the direction has not been complied with—take other action to ensure the direction is complied with. (sec.197-ssec.2) While an animal seized under this division is at the place of seizure, an inspector may enter the place only to— provide the animal with food, water or veterinary treatment if the inspector reasonably believes the animal needs the food, water or treatment; or take the animal to another place the inspector considers appropriate.
- (a) take it to a place the inspector considers appropriate; or
- (b) provide accommodation, food, rest, water or other living conditions; or
- (c) if the inspector reasonably believes that, in the interests of its welfare, the animal requires veterinary treatment—arrange for the treatment; or
- (d) if an exhibited animal direction has been given in relation to the animal and the direction has not been complied with—take other action to ensure the direction is complied with.
- (a) provide the animal with food, water or veterinary treatment if the inspector reasonably believes the animal needs the food, water or treatment; or
- (b) take the animal to another place the inspector considers appropriate.