23C
CurrentProvision of treatment
Part 3Care and protection of animals
Division 1Obligations and offences
23C Provision of treatment
A person in control of an animal commits an offence of strict liability if:
(a)
the animal is diseased, injured or suffering; and
(b) the person fails to treat, or seek treatment for, the disease, injury or suffering.
Maximum penalty: 50 penalty units.
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