(1)  In this regulation –

intensive production system means a production system where sheep –

(a) are confined for a period of 4 weeks or longer for the purposes of wool, meat or milk production; and

(b) while so confined, are dependent on the daily supply of feed or water by human or mechanical means;

lie down , in relation to sheep, means that the sheep is able to rest on its sternum without restriction or contact with another sheep or thing.

(2)  A person who has the care or charge of a sheep that is part of an intensive production system must ensure that feed and water is available daily to the sheep in a quantity that is sufficient for the sheep.

Penalty:  In the case of –

(a) a body corporate, a fine not exceeding 100 penalty units; and

(b) an individual, a fine not exceeding 50 penalty units.

(3)  A person who has the care or charge of a sheep that is part of an intensive production system must –

(a) ensure that the sheep is inspected at least once each day while it is part of the system; and

(b) take such actions, that are reasonable in the circumstances, in respect of a sheep if an inspection of the sheep shows that the sheep is in distress or is not adapting to the system as intended.

Penalty:  In the case of –

(a) a body corporate, a fine not exceeding 100 penalty units; and

(b) an individual, a fine not exceeding 50 penalty units.

(4)  A person who has the care or charge of a sheep that is part of an intensive production system must ensure that –

(a) urine and faeces do not accumulate in a manner that affects the health or welfare of the sheep that are part of the intensive production system; and

(b) there is effective and suitable ventilation in any indoor space used to house sheep as part of the intensive production system; and

(c) at all times, there is sufficient space in each space, used as part of the intensive production system, to allow all sheep in that space to lie down at the same time.

Penalty:  In the case of –

(a) a body corporate, a fine not exceeding 100 penalty units; and

(b) an individual, a fine not exceeding 50 penalty units.