9Seizure of feral animals, &c.

9 Seizure of feral animals, &c.

An authorized officer may –

(a) seize any animal in Wellington Park that the authorized officer reasonably believes is –

(i) in Wellington Park contrary to these regulations; or

(ii) causing or likely to cause a danger or inconvenience to any person in Wellington Park; and

(b) seize, destroy or kill any animal in Wellington Park that the authorized officer reasonably believes is a feral animal, or a wild animal, within the meaning of the Animal Health Act 1995 and is –

(i) not under the proper and effective control of any person; or

(ii) causing or likely to cause injury or damage to, or the disturbance of, the fauna or flora of Wellington Park or any living thing kept in or on Wellington Park.