20
In forceUnauthorised branding
Part 2Identification and registration of livestock, properties and other things
Division 2Brands
20 Unauthorised branding
(1)
A person commits an offence if the person:
(a)
applies a registered brand to livestock; and
(b)
is not authorised to apply the brand to the livestock.
Fault elements:
The person:
(a)
intentionally applies the brand; and
(b) is reckless in relation to whether the person is authorised to apply the brand to the livestock.
Maximum penalty: 200 penalty units.
(2) For subregulation (1), a person is authorised to apply a brand to livestock if the person is:
(a) the registered owner of the brand or authorised by the registered owner of the brand to use the brand; and
(b)
the owner of the livestock.
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