This legislation has been repealed.
(1) An animal-proof
fence may be erected or created between land in different ownership or
occupancy and contributions may be made by agreement between those owners and
occupiers in relation to the expenses incurred in that erection or creation
but where the adjoining owners are both permit holders the costs shall be
shared equally.
(2) The maintenance
and repair of animal-proof fences between land in different ownership or
occupancy shall be the responsibility of each owner or occupier and may be
provided for by agreements in writing entered into by those owners or
occupiers and any such agreement shall run with the land and be binding on
succeeding owners and occupiers according to its tenor.
(3) Disputes arising
in relation to barrier fences and other animal-proof fences shall be
determined by arbitration under the Arbitration Act 1895 3 .