29.—(1) An authorised person or a member of the Garda Síochána may inspect and examine any horse.
(2) Any person who is apparently in charge or control of a horse the subject of an inspection or examination under subsection (1) shall give to the authorised person or member of the Garda Síochána making the inspection or examination such reasonable assistance as the authorised person or member may request.
(3) A person who, without reasonable excuse, fails to comply with a request under subsection (2) shall be guilty of an offence.
