Australian Capital Territory Numbered Acts

STOCK ACT 2005 (NO. 19 OF 2005) - SECT 41

    (1)     The owner of stock may apply to the Magistrates Court for an order for—

        (a)     the release of the stock; or

        (b)     damages suffered by the owner because of the impounding.

    (2)     The court may make any order it considers appropriate in relation to the stock if the court is satisfied that the impounding was not in accordance with this part or that an amount paid by the owner under this part was excessive.

    (3)     Without limiting subsection (2), an order for damages may include an amount paid by the owner for the release of the stock.

Examples

1     maintenance fees

2     travelling fees

Note     An example is part of the Act, is not exhaustive and may extend, but does not limit, the meaning of the provision in which it appears (see Legislation Act, s 126 and s 132).