Obligations of person taking delivery
57 Obligations of person taking delivery
(1) A person must not take delivery of travelling livestock that are prescribed travelling livestock or prescribed imported livestock, and the waybill for the livestock, unless the waybill:
contains accurate details of the livestock; and
has been completed correctly; and
has been properly signed by:
the owner of the livestock; and
the person in charge of the livestock; and
(iii) if applicable – the veterinary officer or inspector of livestock mentioned in section 17(2)(b) of the Act.
Fault elements:
The person:
intentionally takes delivery of the livestock and waybill; and
(b) is reckless in relation to the accuracy, correct completion or proper signing of the waybill.
Maximum penalty: 50 penalty units.
(2) The person who takes delivery of travelling livestock that are prescribed travelling livestock or prescribed imported livestock, and the waybill for the livestock, must:
keep the waybill for at least 3 years; and
(b) at the request of an inspector during that period – show the inspector the waybill.
Fault element: Strict liability offence.
Maximum penalty: 50 penalty units.
(3) If a person takes delivery of travelling livestock that are prescribed imported livestock but are not also prescribed travelling livestock, a reference in this regulation to the waybill for the livestock is taken to be a reference to the health certificate for the livestock.
Note for subregulation (3)
These travelling livestock require a health certificate but not a waybill.
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