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Customs and Excise Act 2018

Final and miscellaneous provisions - Offences - Offences in relation to Customs

379: Killing or injuring Customs dog

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"Hurting or killing a Customs dog on purpose is against the law"

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If you intentionally kill, hurt, or injure a Customs dog without a good reason, you are committing an offence. You will be in trouble if you do this on purpose and do not have permission or a valid excuse. If you are found guilty, you could face imprisonment for up to 24 months, a fine of up to $15,000, or both.

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Part 6Final and miscellaneous provisions
Offences: Offences in relation to Customs

379Killing or injuring Customs dog

  1. A person commits an offence if the person, without lawful authority or reasonable excuse, intentionally kills, maims, wounds, or otherwise injures a Customs dog.

  2. A person who commits an offence under this section is liable on conviction to—

  3. imprisonment for a term not exceeding 24 months; or
    1. a fine not exceeding $15,000; or
      1. both.

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