Victorian Consolidated Legislation

Wildlife Act 1975 - SECT 51

Marking protected wildlife

51. Marking protected wildlife









(1) Any person who marks protected wildlife by means of a ring, band, dye, or
other means whatsoever without the authority in writing of the Secretary shall
be guilty of an offence against this Act.

Penalty: 100 penalty units.

(2) A person must not interfere with a mark which has been placed on protected
wildlife in accordance with this Act, unless that person is-

   (a)  an authorised officer; or

   (b)  acting in accordance with an authority of the Secretary to interfere
        with marks placed on wildlife.

Penalty: 100 penalty units.