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(1)A forfeiture order operates in relation to the forfeiture of animals so as to deprive any person of his rights in those animals.
(2)Any person claiming to have an interest in the animals concerned may appeal against a forfeiture order to the Crown Court.
(3)Where the court makes a forfeiture order, it may in particular—
(a)appoint a person to carry out the order,
(b)impose requirements on any person in relation to the keeping of the animals concerned pending their destruction or other disposal,
(c)order the offender to pay such sum as the court may determine in respect of the reasonable expenses of carrying out the order and, where he does not keep the animals himself, of keeping them pending their destruction or other disposal,
(d)make such provision as the court considers appropriate in relation to the operation of the order pending the making or determination of any appeal or application relevant to the order.
(4)Any sum ordered to be paid under subsection (3)(c) shall be treated for the purposes of enforcement as if it were a fine imposed on conviction.
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