Power to enter place to ascertain if animal severely injured

In force

(1)

This section applies if an authorised officer reasonably suspects—

(a)

an animal at the place has just sustained a severe injury; and

(b)

the injury is likely to remain untreated, or untreated for an unreasonable period.

(2)

The authorised officer may enter the place to ascertain if the animal is severely injured.

Notes—

1 See, however, the restrictions on entry under section 154(2).

2 See section 163 for the procedure for entry under this section.

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