79Application for compensation

79 Application for compensation (1) The owner of destroyed livestock or destroyed things may apply to the Chief Inspector for compensation for the livestock or things: (a) no later than 60 days after the date of destruction; and

Livestock Act 2008 43 (b) in the approved form. (2) If the Chief Inspector is satisfied the applicant is entitled to be paid compensation, the Chief Inspector must appoint a valuation panel to determine the amount payable. (3) The Chief Inspector may decide: (a) the applicant is not entitled to be paid compensation; or (b) to defer consideration of the application during an investigation or prosecution of the applicant in connection with an offence mentioned in section 72.