Northern Territory Numbered Acts

[Index] [Table] [Search] [Search this Act] [Notes] [Noteup] [Previous] [Next] [Download] [Help]

ANIMAL PROTECTION ACT 2018 (NO 25 OF 2018) - SECT 96

Retention of animal seized under section 90

    (1)     If an animal is seized under section  90 (3)(b), the CEO must deal with it under this section.

    (2)     However, if the CEO believes on reasonable grounds that the animal is connected with an offence, the CEO may instead deal with the animal under section  95 .

    (3)     The CEO may retain the animal for as long as the CEO considers reasonably necessary for the purpose of alleviating its suffering.

    (4)     When it is no longer necessary to retain the animal for that purpose, the CEO must deal with it under section  97 .



AustLII: Copyright Policy | Disclaimers | Privacy Policy | Feedback