Custody of seized dogs or cats
84J Custody of seized dogs or cats
S. 84J inserted by No. 65/2007 s. 29, amended by No. 69/2017 s. 74 (ILA s. 39B(1)).
S. 84J(1) amended by No. 3/2022 s. 6.
If an authorised officer has seized a dog or cat under section 23(1), 82, 83, 84, 84A, 84B or 84C, the Council or person or body that has an agreement under section 84Y with that Council and is holding the dog or cat may retain custody of the dog or cat until the animal is recovered under Division 5 or disposed of under Division 6 (as the case may be).
S. 84J(2) inserted by No. 69/2017 s. 74.
If a Departmental authorised officer, a Council authorised officer or a restricted authorised officer has seized a dog or cat under section 82B, the Council or person or body holding the dog or cat may retain custody of the dog or cat until the dog or cat is recovered under Division 5 or disposed of under Division 6 (as the case may be).
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