Crown Lands Act 1976

The Minister may – by notice in the Gazette establish pounds on Crown land; and appoint keepers thereof.

Except as otherwise provided in this section, Division 5 of Part 12 of the Local Government Act 1993 applies to and in respect of pounds under this section as if – the Director-General were mentioned instead of the clerk and the corporation; and no mention were made of a member of the council.

A bailiff of Crown lands, or any person authorized by the Director-General, may impound any animal taken on Crown land by way of distress for damage done thereon.

Where an animal has been sold under this section the Director-General shall, on demand by the owner of the animal, deduct from the moneys realized from the sale thereof any charges and expenses payable in respect of the animal under this section, and pay the remaining moneys to the owner.

Any act done by a pound keeper under this section or in respect of a pound or animal impounded under this section if done by a municipal pound keeper in respect of a pound or animal impounded under Division 5 of Part 12 of the Local Government Act 1993 would be an offence against that Act is an offence against this section and subject to the like penalty.