Wild Animal Control Act 1977
The powers and duties delegated are those of the Council as “local authority” or “occupier”, as specified. Under section 6 of the Act, the Minister of Conservation may delegate in writing to any local authority powers under the Act (excluding power to delegate and to grant concessions under Part 2 (ss21-26)) subject to any general or special directions given or conditions attached by the Minister.
| Section | Summary of Function or Power | Delegated Officers |
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| s15 | Duty (as occupier) to carry out such wild animal control measures as required by the Director-General for the purposes provided; Where non-compliance, duty (as occupier) to pay reasonable cost of control operation undertaken. | |
| s16 | Power (as owner, occupier or person in control of the land) to enter land for wild animal control purposes in the circumstances provided - procedural and substantive requirements. |
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| s31 | Duty (as local authority) before taking any action for the destruction of wild animals in its district, to prepare and submit its plans to the Minister of Conservation for approval/modification. |