Animals and Wildlife (Penalties, Protections and Powers) (Scotland) Bill 23 Chapte r 2—Animal welfare: powers in relation to animals taken into possession 32E Effect of decision notice on applications under section 33 (1) Subsections (2) to (5) and (7) set out how section 33 operates where a decision notice has been served specifying a relevant step mentioned in section 32A(2)(b) or (c) in respect of a protected animal (whether or not a step 5 mentioned in section 32A(2)(a) is also specified). (2) An application to the court for an order under section 33 in respect of the animal— (a) may be made before the expiry of the period of 3 weeks beginning with the date...