reg 13
In forceCages in laying sheds must have minimum floor area
Part 2Cage requirements in laying sheds during Part 2 operative period
Division 3Stocking densities
13 Cages in laying sheds must have minimum floor area
A controller of a laying shed commits an offence if the laying shed contains at least 1 cage —
(a)
that contains at least 1 laying hen; and
(b)
the floor area of which is less than —
(i)
if the cage contains 1 laying hen — 1 000 cm2; or
(ii)
if the cage contains 2 laying hens — 1 350 cm2; or
(iii)
if the cage contains 3 or more laying hens — an area calculated by allowing 550 cm2 for each hen.
Alternative offence: r. 15(2).
Penalty: a fine of $20 000 consisting of —
(a)
a fine of $10 000; and
(b)
an additional fine of $100 for each cage in the laying shed that contains at least 1 laying hen.
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