Impounding Act, 1955 (Act No. 108 of 1955). Country/Territory New Zealand Document type Legislation Date 1955 (2002) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to consolidate and amend the law relating to the establishment and management of public pounds, trespassing and wandering stock, and the impounding of stock. Subject Livestock Keyword Animal production Grazing Animal welfare Pastoralism Geographical area Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Oceania, South Pacific Entry into force notes This Act enters into force on 1 January 1956. Abstract This Act controls the establishment and management of public pounds, trespassing and wandering stock and the impounding of stock. Full text English Website www.legislation.govt.nz References - Legislation Implemented by Impounding Regulations, 1981. Legislation | New Zealand | 1981 Keyword: Animal production, Grazing, Animal welfare Source: FAO, FAOLEX