The purpose of this part of the law is to do a few things. You will learn what an organisation needs to do to be called an approved organisation. This part also explains how inspectors and auxiliary officers are appointed. It tells you what powers and duties approved organisations have when they are looking after animals. It also explains what powers inspectors and auxiliary officers have, including when they can search and what they can do with animals.

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Environment and resources > Farming and fishing

119: Penalties, or

"What happens if you break animal welfare laws: fines and prison time"

121: Approved organisations, or

"Who can be an approved group to help with animal welfare?"

Part 7Provisions relating to administration

120Purpose

The purpose of this Part is to—
specify the criteria for an organisation to be declared as an approved organisation; and
provide for the appointment of inspectors and auxiliary officers; and
specify the powers and duties of approved organisations in relation to animals in their custody; and
specify the powers of inspectors and auxiliary officers, including their powers of search and their powers in relation to animals.