Part 5Remedies for stock trespassing
Impounding trespassing stock
21Occupier may impound trespassing stock
The occupier of any land may seize and impound any stock trespassing on the land.
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- 1908 No 79 s 5
Impounding Act 1955
Remedies for stock trespassing - Impounding trespassing stock
21: Occupier may impound trespassing stock
"You can catch and hold animals on your land if they are there without permission"
If you own or live on a piece of land, you can catch and hold any animals that are on your land without permission. You are allowed to do this if the animals are trespassing on your land. This means you can seize and impound the stock that is trespassing.
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