12Functions and powers of authorized persons

12 Functions and powers of authorized persons

(1)  Where an authorized person is made aware of the stranding of a whale, whether that whale is alive or dead, the authorized person may carry out such acts as he believes are necessary for the purposes of rescue, administration of veterinary treatment, euthanasia, or research.

(2)  For the purposes of carrying out the functions referred to in subsection (1) an authorized person may –

(a) request another person to be a volunteer and assist in the carrying out of those functions; or

(b) delegate those functions to any other person.

(3)  A volunteer is subject to the control of the authorized person he is assisting.