Use of animals to train other animals
11 Use of animals to train other animals
A person must not – keep; or sell or supply; or offer for sale or supply; or keep for the purpose of sale or supply – an animal that is intended to be used for the purpose of training another animal if the animal to be used for that purpose is likely to suffer unreasonable and unjustifiable pain or suffering. In the case of – a body corporate, a fine not exceeding 500 penalty units; or a natural person, a fine not exceeding 100 penalty units or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months, or both.
A person must not keep on premises at which greyhounds are being kept any animal which is intended to be used as bait for the training of greyhounds. In the case of – a body corporate, a fine not exceeding 500 penalty units; or a natural person, a fine not exceeding 100 penalty units or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months, or both.
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