Animal and bird diseases
67 Animal and bird diseases
This section applies if an animal or bird develops a condition that, in the opinion of the chief health officer based on reasonable grounds—
is potentially injurious to humans; and
represents a serious risk to public health.
If this section applies, the chief health officer may give the keeper of the animal or bird a written direction to destroy the animal or bird within a period specified in the direction.
If this section applies to a dog that has the hydatid disease parasite, the chief health officer may give its keeper a written direction to—
treat the dog in a way specified in the direction; or
destroy the dog.
The keeper of an animal or bird must not, without reasonable excuse, fail to comply with a notice under this section.
Maximum penalty: 10 penalty units.
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