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ANIMAL CARE AND PROTECTION ACT 2001 - SECT 31

Releasing animal for injury or killing by dog

31 Releasing animal for injury or killing by dog

A person must not release an animal if the release is—

(a) to allow the animal to be injured or killed by a dog; or
(b) in circumstances in which the animal is likely to be injured or killed by a dog unless the person took reasonable steps to prevent the injury or killing.
Penalty—
Maximum penalty—300 penalty units or 1 year’s imprisonment.
Note—
If a corporation commits an offence against this provision, an executive officer of the corporation may be taken, under section 209A , to have also committed the offence.



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