Part 2Conduct towards animals
Ill-treatment of animals
28AReckless ill-treatment of animals
A person commits an offence if that person recklessly ill-treats an animal with the result that—
- the animal is permanently disabled; or
- the animal dies; or
- the pain or distress caused to the animal is so great that it is necessary to destroy the animal in order to end its suffering; or
- the animal is seriously injured or impaired.
For the purposes of subsection (1)(d), an animal is seriously injured or impaired if the injury or impairment—
- involves—
- prolonged pain and suffering; or
- a substantial risk of death; or
- loss of a body part; or
- permanent or prolonged loss of a bodily function; and
- prolonged pain and suffering; or
- requires treatment by or under the supervision of a veterinarian.
A person who commits an offence against this section is liable on conviction
,—- in the case of an individual, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 3 years or to a fine not exceeding $75,000 or to both:
- in the case of a body corporate, to a fine not exceeding $350,000.
Notes
- Section 28A: inserted, on , by section 5 of the Animal Welfare Amendment Act 2010 (2010 No 93).
- Section 28A(3): amended, on , by section 413 of the Criminal Procedure Act 2011 (2011 No 81).