Australian Capital Territory Current Regulations

PUBLIC HEALTH REGULATION 2000 - REG 67

    (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.