Returning seized cat to its keeper
92 Returning seized cat to its keeper
An authorised person may return a cat seized under this division to its keeper under this section if satisfied that it would be in the public interest to return the cat.
In making a decision under subsection (1), the authorised person must consider—
the safety of the public; and
the cost of keeping the cat temporarily cared for by an approved provider; and
whether financial or other hardship would be caused to the keeper if the cat were to remain temporarily cared for by an approved provider.
Subsection (2) does not limit the matters the authorised person may consider.
The authorised person may return the cat to its keeper on conditions.
If the authorised person returns the cat to its keeper, the authorised person may waive all or part of any fee payable by the keeper of the cat under this division if satisfied that not to waive the fee would cause the keeper financial hardship.
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