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ANIMAL FARMING (REGISTRATION) ACT 1994 - SECT 24

24. Offence to kill or injure prescribed animal

      (1) A person must not unlawfully kill or injure a prescribed animal that is being farmed in accordance with this Act.

Penalty:

Fine not exceeding 100 penalty units.

      (2) It is a defence to a charge for an offence under subsection (1) for the defendant to prove, on the balance of probabilities, that he or she had just cause or excuse for killing or injuring the prescribed animal.



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