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๐Ÿ“˜ Highways (Liability for Straying Animals) Amendment Act 2016

030 of 2016Assented 3 October 2016ยท Attorney General

This Act amends the Highways (Liability for Straying Animals) Act 1983 to limit the damages recoverable for negligence claims arising from animals straying onto highways. It introduces a maximum damages amount prescribed by regulations.

Impact

Farmers, livestock owners, and motorists are affected. It limits the financial liability of livestock owners and potentially reduces compensation for motorists injured due to straying animals.

Sectors
agriculturetransportjustice
This Act originated as a bill
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