Queensland Consolidated Acts

ANIMAL CARE AND PROTECTION ACT 2001 - SECT 214A

214A Transferring ownership of animal in particular circumstances

(1) This section applies if—

(a) an inspector has entered a place under chapter 6 , part 2 ; and

(b) the owner of an animal at the place agrees to transfer ownership of the animal to the State or a prescribed entity, other than under section 142 (3) ; and

(c) the inspector is satisfied the transfer of ownership is to ensure the animal’s welfare.

(2) The animal becomes the property of the State or the prescribed entity when the chief executive or entity agrees in writing to the transfer.