Livestock Act 2008
112Giving orders
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112 Giving orders (1) A written order given under this Act comes into effect: (a) on the date specified in the order, which must not be earlier than the date the order is given; or (b) if no date is specified in the order – on the date the order is given. (2) If the person giving an order is satisfied urgent action is required, the person may give the order orally. (3) An order given orally has effect immediately and ceases to be of effect 72 hours after it is given unless confirmed by a written order. (4) An order may specify a reasonable time for compliance and may include directions about the way in which an action required by the order must be taken.