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Paragraph 25 Straying animals

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(1)

The owner or person in charge of an animal shall take all such steps as may be necessary to prevent it from straying from the premises on which it is kept.

(2)

If an inspector finds a stray or feral animal, he may detain it and if he cannot ascertain the owner after reasonable enquiries, he may destroy it.