Australian Capital Territory Numbered Acts

ANIMAL DISEASES ACT 2005 (NO. 18 OF 2005) - SECT 31

    (1)     This section applies if—

        (a)     an animal has died; and

        (b)     a veterinary surgeon has certified that the death was caused by an exotic disease.

    (2)     The owner of the animal may apply to the chief executive for compensation.

    (3)     The application must be made within 90 days after the day the animal died or any further period the chief executive allows.

    (4)     The chief executive must decide an amount of compensation (not more than the market value of the animal) payable to the owner.