34 Peer Review Committees (1) The Minister may establish and determine terms of reference for a Peer Review Committee to review any aspect of any scientific procedure, scientific research or animal breeding that is being or is proposed to be carried out under a licence under Part 3. (2) The Minister may appoint not less than 5 persons as members of the Committee of whom— (a) one must be a person with experience in the area of animal welfare; and (b) the remainder must be persons, each of whom has expert skill or knowledge in an area which is relevant to the procedure, research or breeding being reviewed. (3) A person must not obstruct or fail to give any reasonable assistance to— (a) a Peer Review Committee when the Committee is exercising its functions; or (b) a member of a Committee when the member is exercising the member's functions as a member of the Committee. Penalty: 20 penalty units, in the case of a natural person. 100 penalty units, in the case of a body corporate. S. 35 (Heading) amended by No. 71/2014 s. 6(1).

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