Cattle Trespass Act, 1871 (Act No. 1 of 1871).
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Type of law
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Abstract
This Act prevents cattle trespassing public roads or any cultivated land in order to avoid damage by sending the animals to the pound.
The Act provides for the establishment of pounds which shall be under the control of the Magistrate of the District who shall also be in charge of fixing rates of charge for feeding and watering impounded cattle.
The Act further provides for the following: procedures when owners claim the cattle and pay the fines and charges; procedures for cattle which is not claimed; disposal of fines; complaints of illegal seizures or detention; penalties; etc.
The Act provides for the establishment of pounds which shall be under the control of the Magistrate of the District who shall also be in charge of fixing rates of charge for feeding and watering impounded cattle.
The Act further provides for the following: procedures when owners claim the cattle and pay the fines and charges; procedures for cattle which is not claimed; disposal of fines; complaints of illegal seizures or detention; penalties; etc.
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Long title of text
An Act to consolidate and amend the law relating to trespasses by cattle.
Notes
Consolidated version of Act No. 1 of 1871 as amended last by Act No. 1 of 1938.
Repealed
No
Source language
English
Legislation Amendment
No