57Obligations of person taking delivery

57 Obligations of person taking delivery (1) A person must not take delivery of travelling livestock that are prescribed travelling livestock or prescribed imported livestock, and the waybill for the livestock, unless the waybill: (a) contains accurate details of the livestock; and (b) has been completed correctly; and (c) has been properly signed by: (i) the owner of the livestock; and (ii) the person in charge of the livestock; and (iii) if applicable – the veterinary officer or inspector of livestock mentioned in section 17(2)(b) of the Act. Fault elements: The person: (a) intentionally takes delivery of the livestock and waybill; and (b) is reckless in relation to the accuracy, correct completion or proper signing of the waybill. Maximum penalty: 50 penalty units.

Part 3 Travelling livestock Division 2 Offences relating to unbranded cattle Livestock Regulations 2009 30 (2) The person who takes delivery of travelling livestock that are prescribed travelling livestock or prescribed imported livestock, and the waybill for the livestock, must: (a) keep the waybill for at least 3 years; and (b) at the request of an inspector during that period – show the inspector the waybill. Fault element: Strict liability offence. Maximum penalty: 50 penalty units. (3) If a person takes delivery of travelling livestock that are prescribed imported livestock but are not also prescribed travelling livestock, a reference in this regulation to the waybill for the livestock is taken to be a reference to the health certificate for the livestock. Note for subregulation (3) These travelling livestock require a health certificate but not a waybill. Division 2 Offences relating to unbranded cattle