Victorian Consolidated Legislation

Fences Act 1968 - SECT 27

Penalty for setting traps etc. for hares or rabbits within 11 metres of vermin-proof fence

27. Penalty for setting traps etc. for hares or rabbits within 11 metres of
vermin-proof fence





(1) Every person who, on any land within 11 metres from any vermin-proof
fence, or on any road sets or uses any snare, trap, engine or contrivance for
the taking of hares or rabbits shall be liable on conviction before the
Magistrates' Court-



   (a)  for a first offence to a penalty of 1 penalty unit;



   (b)  for a second or subsequent offence to a penalty of 5 penalty units.





(2) In the case of any such land (other than a road) the foregoing provisions
of this section shall not apply to-

   (a)  the owner or occupier of any such land or any person acting under his
        written authority; or

   (b)  any person appointed as an authorised officer under the
        Conservation, Forests and Lands Act 1987 for the purposes of the
        Catchment and Land Protection Act 1994.

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