84Diseased wildlife to be isolated

84 Diseased wildlife to be isolated

A holder of a wildlife exhibition licence or wildlife display permit who knows, or has reason to suspect, that wildlife to which the licence or permit relates is infected with, or is liable to spread, disease must –

(a) as soon as practicable and no later than 48 hours after becoming aware of the infection with disease or liability to spread disease, notify the Secretary of the infection or liability; and

(b) as soon as practicable after becoming aware of the infection with disease or liability to spread disease, ensure that the wildlife is quarantined from other wildlife capable of contracting the disease.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 100 penalty units.