Power to destroy an animal

In force

(1)

An inspector may destroy an animal, or cause it to be destroyed, if—

(a)

the animal has been seized under division 4 or an appropriate person for the animal has given written consent to its destruction; and

(b)

the inspector reasonably believes the animal is in pain to the extent that it is cruel to keep it alive.

(2)

In this section—appropriate person means—

(a)

for an exhibited animal—a responsible person for the animal; or

(b)

for another animal—its owner.

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