Regulations — animal welfare, safety and health
18B Regulations — animal welfare, safety and health
Without limiting section 94(1), regulations may be made under that subsection for the purpose of achieving the objects of this Part.
Without limiting subsection (1), the regulations may provide for, authorise, prescribe, require, prohibit, restrict or otherwise regulate the following —
the treatment, care and handling of animals;
animal accommodation;
the transportation of animals;
the keeping of animals;
the husbandry of animals;
the identification of animals;
the medical or surgical treatment of animals;
facilities and equipment used in relation to animals;
the destruction and slaughtering of animals;
the control of animals, including pest animals;
farming or grazing activities;
the management of zoos, wildlife parks or similar establishments;
the management of animal breeding establishments;
the training of animals;
the sale of animals;
the use of animals for commercial, recreational or other purposes;
the qualifications and experience of persons dealing with animals.
[Section 18B inserted: No. 35 of 2018 s. 7.]
This provision refers to the regulations (the regulations may provide
). Made under this Act:
- Animal Welfare (General) Regulations 2003
- Animal Welfare (Pig Industry) Regulations 2010
- Animal Welfare (Poultry) Regulations 2024
2 more instruments made under this Act are listed on the Act’s overview.
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