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Pounds Act 1934.

Country/Territory
Norfolk Island (Australia)
Document type
Legislation
Date
1934 (2011)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act relating to the impounding of stock.
Subject
Livestock
Keyword
Grazing Ownership Offences/penalties Pastoralism
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Oceania, South Pacific
Abstract

This Act makes provision for the impounding of straying livestock and related matters. The executive member may establish pounds and appoint poundmasters. Stock found (grazing) on enclosed land may be impounded and owners of straying stock may be sued for damage done. Any person impounding any stock in a pound shall give notice to the poundkeeper thereof.

Full text
English
Website
www.info.gov.nf

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Pounds Regulations.

Legislation | Norfolk Island (Australia) | 1935 (1986)

Keyword: Grazing, Ownership, Data collection/reporting, Pastoralism

Source: FAO, FAOLEX