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Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1986
24ENotice of intent to seize distressed etc. animals
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24E Notice of intent to seize distressed etc. animals
(1) If the Minister believes on reasonable grounds that an animal is in such a condition, or, in such circumstances, that the animal is likely to become distressed or disabled, the Minister may serve notice that the Minister intends to authorise seizure of the animal.
(b) be served by—
(i) giving it personally to the owner of the animal; or
(ii) if the identity of the owner cannot be readily established or the owner cannot be readily contacted, giving it personally to the person in charge of the animal; or
(iii) leaving it or sending it by post to the last known residential or business address of the owner or the person in charge of the animal; and
(c) set out the action that may be taken under section 24F.
S. 24F (Heading) substituted by No. 60/2015 s. 15(1).
S. 24F substituted by No. 65/2007 s. 95, amended by No. 60/2015 s. 15(2)(4) (ILA s. 39B(1)).