PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS REGULATION 2012 - REG 39 Use of animals in films and theatrical performances

PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS REGULATION 2012 - REG 39

39 Use of animals in films and theatrical performances

(cf clause 17 2006 Reg)

(1) A person must not use an animal in connection with the production of a film or theatrical performance, or cause or permit an animal to be used in connection with the production of a film or theatrical performance, except in accordance with the relevant Code of Practice.

: Maximum penalty--100 penalty units in the case of a corporation and 25 penalty units in the case of an individual.

(2) A person does not commit an offence under this clause in respect of any failure to comply with the relevant Code of Practice if the failure occurs despite the person having done all that the person could reasonably be expected to have done to comply with that Code.

(3) In this clause,
"relevant Code of Practice" means the document entitled Code of Practice for the Welfare of Animals in Films and Theatrical Performances that was approved on 3 February 1997 by the Animal Welfare Advisory Council and is published on the Department's website.