83Wildlife displayer licences—conditions relating to the safety of wildlife

83 Wildlife displayer licences—conditions relating to the safety of wildlife

(1) It is a condition of any wildlife displayer licence that, for any area within the premises specified in the licence in which an enclosure containing wildlife is situated, the licence holder must ensure that the entire perimeter of the area is enclosed by a fence that is of a sufficient height, strength and design that will prevent—

(a) the escape of any wildlife from that area; and

(b) entry of persons not authorised by the licence holder.

(2) It is a condition of any wildlife displayer licence that when wildlife is displayed, the licence holder must ensure that—

(a) the risk of injury to any person is minimised; and

(b) the chance of escape of the wildlife is minimised.

(3) It is a condition of any wildlife displayer licence that the licence holder must not allow dangerous or venomous wildlife to be handled by persons other than the licence holder, unless the licence holder has obtained the prior written approval of the Secretary to allow other persons to handle that wildlife.

(4) It is a condition of any wildlife displayer licence that the licence holder must ensure that wildlife being displayed is under the direct supervision of the licence holder or an employee of the licence holder at all times while the display is open to the public.