Australian Capital Territory Numbered Regulations Australian Capital Territory Numbered Regulations(1) The director may inspect the carcass of an animal that has been slaughtered at an abattoir.
(2) Without limiting subsection (1), if the director reasonably believes that appropriate health standards for the animal have not been met, the director may—
(a) take samples or seize the carcass for testing or other investigation of the health of the animal; or
(b) direct the person in charge of the abattoir to do anything to the carcass to enable investigation of the health of the animal; or
(c) dispose of the carcass; or
(d) direct the person in charge of the abattoir to dispose of the carcass as directed.
(3) Inspection of a carcass under this section is a final inspection of the carcass for the Act, section 48 (Tags to remain with carcasses).
(4) A person commits an offence if the person fails to take all reasonable steps to comply with a direction given to the person under subsection (2) (b) or (d).
Maximum penalty: 10 penalty units.