Won't I get in trouble for taking the ferret away when they have come looking for it? Potentially yes. However, the alternative letting them take the ferret is worse. It is an offence to "obstruct" an authorised person or anyone helping them. The Act defines "obstruct" as "includes hinder, resist and attempt to obstruct", and "includes assault and threaten to obstruct".
Immediately leaving with the ferret gives you the best chance of: 1 saving the ferrets life 2 avoiding the fine for "keeping" if you can get the ferret out before the authorised person sees them Potentially you risk facing two fines "keeping" and "obstructing" however as mentioned above, as far as I know, no fine in relation to ferrets has ever been given out.
What information do I have to provide an authorised person if requested? Don't lie, just tell them that you will not be answering any questions as it may incriminate you. What are the chances someone will knock on my door? As far as I know, it has never happened. All seized and euthanised ferrets have been either found stray pets, or been with their owner in public so authories have an obligaiton to do something - they are not on a "witch hunt" to track down owners.
That is the same as poodles [and] you don't find poodles in the wild. Mr Woodward said ferrets were very playful, loving animals, if a bit misunderstood. Central Queensland farmer and grazier Neal Johanson said the government had made the right decision on the ban of ferrets in the state. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we live, learn, and work.
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Prime Minister says he does not believe he has told a lie in public life. American journalist jailed for 11 years in Myanmar. Distribution Anecdotal evidence suggests a small population of feral ferrets may exist near Inglewood in southern Queensland.
Occasional sightings of lone ferrets have also been reported from parts of north Queensland. A naturalised Queensland population has never been confirmed. Detected and seized as illegal pets in Queensland. Life cycle Life expectancy 2—4 years in wild, 6—10 years in captivity. Sexually mature at 6 months of age. Breeds once a year. Average of 4—8 kits per litter but can have up to 12 kits. Young are independent at 3 months.
Affected animals Native birds, including the kakapo, black stilts and royal albatrosses, poultry, and transmits disease in stock and humans.
Impacts Environmental Eats native species. Economic Transmits disease to stock and humans. Eats chickens and eggs. Social Can inflict painful bites that require medical treatment. Natural enemies Birds of prey such as hawks, owls and large carnivorous mammals in the wild. Susceptible to several viral and parasitic diseases, such as canine distemper. Control If you see or are in possession of a ferret contact our Customer Service Centre within 24 hours. Legal requirements Ferret is a prohibited invasive animal under the Biosecurity Act
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