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Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Regulations 2019
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17 Electric bird deterrents
A person may use an electric bird deterrent device if it complies with the following specifications—
(a) the electric current for the device travels through a wire;
(b) the device is installed so that a bird is able to move away and avoid contact with the wire that is carrying the electric current;
(c) the electric charge that is imparted to the bird through the wire of the device is not sufficient to harm or kill a bird.