Western Australian Current Acts

ANIMAL WELFARE ACT 2002 - SECT 18B

18B .         Regulations — animal welfare, safety and health

        (1)         Without limiting section 94(1), regulations may be made under that subsection for the purpose of achieving the objects of this Part.

        (2)         Without limiting subsection (1), the regulations may provide for, authorise, prescribe, require, prohibit, restrict or otherwise regulate the following —

            (a)         the treatment, care and handling of animals;

            (b)         animal accommodation;

            (c)         the transportation of animals;

            (d)         the keeping of animals;

            (e)         the husbandry of animals;

            (f)         the identification of animals;

            (g)         the medical or surgical treatment of animals;

            (h)         facilities and equipment used in relation to animals;

                  (i)         the destruction and slaughtering of animals;

            (j)         the control of animals, including pest animals;

            (k)         farming or grazing activities;

            (l)         the management of zoos, wildlife parks or similar establishments;

            (m)         the management of animal breeding establishments;

            (n)         the training of animals;

            (o)         the sale of animals;

            (p)         the use of animals for commercial, recreational or other purposes;

            (q)         the qualifications and experience of persons dealing with animals.

        [Section 18B inserted: No. 35 of 2018 s. 7.]

        [Heading inserted: No. 35 of 2018 s. 8.]