This law is about public pounds, which are places where animals that are found wandering or trespassing are taken. You might wonder what happens to animals that get loose and wander onto someone else's property. The law helps manage these situations and makes sure that animals are handled properly.

The law also talks about impounding stock, which means taking animals into custody when they are found wandering or trespassing. When animals are impounded, they are taken to a public pound where they are looked after until their owner comes to claim them.

You can find more information about what happens to impounded animals and how public pounds are managed by looking at the rest of the law. The law covers things like how public pounds are set up and run, and what rules people have to follow when dealing with wandering or trespassing stock.

The law aims to balance the needs of animal owners with the needs of people who might be affected by wandering or trespassing animals. It provides a framework for managing these situations and making sure that animals are treated fairly and humanely.

Overall, the law is designed to help keep animals safe and make sure that people are responsible for their animals, while also protecting the rights of people who might be affected by wandering or trespassing stock.