24OApplication and interpretation

#### 24O Application and interpretation 24O Application and interpretation > > (1) This Part applies only in relation to a stock animal depastured on rateable land (within the meaning of the [Local Land Services Act 2013](/view/html/inforce/current/act-2013-051)). > > > (2) In this Part, a reference to an animal is taken to be a reference only to a stock animal referred to in subsection (1). > > > (3) For the purposes of this Part, an animal is in distress if it is suffering from exposure to the elements, debility, exhaustion or significant physical injury. > > > (4) In this Part— > > > > inspector means an inspector within the meaning of Division 2 of Part 2A. > > > > official warning—see section 24P. > > > > Stock Welfare Panel or Panel means a Stock Welfare Panel constituted in accordance with section 24T. > > **s 24O:** Ins 2012 No 69, Sch 1 \[2\]. Am 2013 No 51, Sch 7.40 \[2\].