Section 1 definition of "game" BEFORE amended by 2014-16-110, effective January 19, 2015 (BC Reg 7/2015).

"game" means game as defined in the Game Farm Act that is being raised for agricultural purposes under a licence issued under that Act;

  Section 3 (3) BEFORE amended by 2024-16-174,Sch 1, effective May 1, 2025 (BC Reg 48/2025).

(3) An officer or constable of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police or of any police force of a municipality has the powers of an inspector under section 5.

  Section 5 (1) BEFORE repealed by 2007-14-212,Sch, effective December 1, 2007 (BC Reg 354/2007).

(1)  For the purpose of carrying out duties under this Act and the regulations an inspector may do any of the following:

  Section 5 (1) (d) BEFORE amended by 2014-16-111, effective January 19, 2015 (BC Reg 7/2015).

(d) if the inspector believes livestock is being transported contrary to the Animal Disease Control Act or the Health of Animals Act (Canada),

(i) stop and detain the livestock and a vehicle containing it, at the owner's risk and expense, and

(ii) direct the livestock and the vehicle to a place the inspector designates;

  Section 8 (1) and (4) BEFORE repealed by 2007-14-215,Sch, effective December 1, 2007 (BC Reg 354/2007).

(1)  A certificate signed by an inspector respecting a matter or thing for which the inspector is responsible under this Act or the regulations is evidence of the facts stated in the certificate concerning the matter or thing.

(4)  In a prosecution under this Act or the regulations, a bill of sale made under a requirement of this Act or the regulations is evidence that the livestock described in the bill of sale was bought by the buyer or owner named in the bill of sale.

  Section 9 (1) (b) (ii) BEFORE amended by 2015-41-2, effective November 17, 2015 (Royal Assent).

(ii) an identification brand not authorized by an organization designated by an order under section 9.1;