Control of Horses Act, 1996

Bye-laws for control and welfare of horses.

46.—(1) A local authority may make bye-laws for the control and welfare of horses in the whole or part of its functional area.

(2) Without prejudice to the generality of subsection (1), bye-laws made under this section may—

(a) specify the manner in which a horse is to be kept under control by a person having charge or control of it in a public place (including a market or fair) or other place so as to prevent injury or nuisance to persons or damage to property,

(b) specify the manner and conditions in which a horse is to be kept (including the stabling, feeding and watering of the horse) in any place (including a market or fair),

(c) specify the measures to be taken by the owner or keeper of a horse to prevent a nuisance being caused to persons occupying any premises adjacent to or in the vicinity of the place where the horse is usually kept.

(3) A person who fails to comply with any bye-law made under this section shall be guilty of an offence.