P-42 - Animal Health Protection Act

Section 55.9.7 Disposition versions

2015-12-04

55.9.7. (Repealed).

1993, c. 18, s. 6; 2012, c. 18, s. 10; 2015, c. 35, s. 7.

2012-06-15

55.9.7. An inspector who has reasonable grounds to believe that an animal is suffering significantly may, in the performance of his duties, whether or not seizure has taken place, confiscate the animal so that it may be destroyed and its carcass disposed of, if the inspector has obtained the authorization of the animal’s owner or custodian. Failing such authorization, the inspector may confiscate the animal so that it may be destroyed and its carcass disposed of; the inspector must first obtain the opinion of a veterinary surgeon, unless no veterinary surgeon is readily available and it is urgent that the animal’s suffering be stopped.

All other animal carcasses shall also be confiscated during the inspection for the purpose of disposal.

The disposal of a carcass referred to in the first or second paragraph may be preceded by an autopsy.

1993, c. 18, s. 6; 2012, c. 18, s. 10.

2004-12-08

55.9.7. An inspector who, during inspection, has reasonable grounds to believe that the safety and welfare of an animal are jeopardized to a point where treatment would cause it needless suffering may, whether or not seizure has taken place, and following a written notice from a veterinary surgeon, confiscate the animal so that it may be slaughtered and its carcass disposed of.

All other animal carcasses shall also be confiscated during the inspection for the purpose of disposal.

1993, c. 18, s. 6.