s 35

Person to tell owner and director‑general about impounded stock

In force

(1)

If a person other than the director‑general impounds stock, the person must—

(a)

take reasonable steps to identify the owner of the stock; and

(b)

if the owner is identified—

(i)

tell the owner that the stock has been impounded; and

(ii)

ask the owner to remove the stock.

Example for par (a) an earmark or brand on the stock may be used to identify the owner

(2)

The person must tell the director‑general that the stock has been impounded if—

(a)

the owner of the stock is not identified; or

(b)

the owner is identified and does not remove the stock within 24 hours after being asked to remove the stock.

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