Victorian Numbered Regulations

PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS REGULATIONS 2008 (SR NO 162 OF 2008) - REG 81

    (1)     The holder of a rodeo licence, rodeo permit or rodeo school permit must ensure that flank straps and ropes are not tightened more than twice on an animal standing in the chute in any rodeo or rodeo school operated under the licence or permit.

Penalty:     5 penalty units.

    (2)     The holder of a rodeo licence, rodeo permit or rodeo school permit must only use flank straps at a rodeo or rodeo school operated under the licence or permit that—

        (a)     incorporate a quick-release device; and

        (b)     are lined to prevent injury or undue discomfort to the animal.

Penalty:     10 penalty units.

    (3)     The holder of a rodeo licence, rodeo permit or rodeo school permit must ensure horn wraps that protect the ears and base of the horns from rope burns are used on cattle in roping events at a rodeo or rodeo school operated under the licence or permit.

Penalty:     5 penalty units.