reg 15

Cages to have adequate space

In force

(1)

In this regulation —

usable space, in relation to a cage —

(a)

means the part of the cage in which a laying hen can move around freely and perform normal postures; but

(b)

does not include the parts of the cage that —

(i)

are nest areas; or

(ii)

have raised perches, feed troughs or other structures.

(2)

A person responsible for a laying hen must ensure that the usable space of a cage in which the laying hen is housed —

(a)

is at least 55 cm in height; and

(b)

has an area of —

(i)

if 1 laying hen is in the cage — at least 1 000 cm²; or

(ii)

if 2 or more laying hens are in the cage — at least 750 cm² for each hen in the cage.

Alternative offence: r. 7(2) or 13.

Penalty for this subregulation: a fine of $15 000.

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