(1) This section applies if an animal or bird develops a condition that, in the opinion of the chief health officer based on reasonable grounds—
(a) is potentially injurious to humans; and
(b) represents a serious risk to public health.
(2) If this section applies, the chief health officer may give the keeper of the animal or bird a written direction to destroy the animal or bird within a period specified in the direction.
(3) If this section applies to a dog that has the hydatid disease parasite, the chief health officer may give its keeper a written direction to—
(a) treat the dog in a way specified in the direction; or
(b) destroy the dog.
(4) The keeper of an animal or bird must not, without reasonable excuse, fail to comply with a notice under this section.
Maximum penalty: 10 penalty units.