Section 43: Euthanasia of animal
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43. Euthanasia of animal
(1) Where a Court orders the euthanasia of an animal, its owner shall —
(a) cause the animal to be euthanised —
(i) immediately and in such manner as the DVS may
approve; or
(ii) within such time as the Court may specify in the order; and
(b) within 15 days of the euthanasia, produce to the DVS a certificate issued by a veterinary surgeon, certifying that the animal
has been euthanised.
(2) The owner of an animal who contravenes an order of the Court under
subsection (1) shall commit an offence and shall, on conviction, be liable to a
fine not exceeding 5,000 rupees and to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months.
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Questions this section answers
- How long do I have to prove to the DVS that my animal has been euthanised?
- What happens if I don't comply with a court order to euthanise my animal?