Animal Welfare Act 1993

Subject to subsection (2), a person must not set, lay or place a leghold trap, glueboard trap or snare. 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 may apply to the Minister for an exemption to use a leghold trap, glueboard trap or snare.

The Minister, in granting an exemption, may impose any condition the Minister considers appropriate.

This section does not apply to – the use of a mist net by a person who holds a permit to use a mist net granted under the Nature Conservation Act 2002; or a gillnet used in accordance with any regulations or rules made under the Living Marine Resources Management Act 1995; or a box trap, cage trap, mousetrap and other similar devices.

The Minister may delegate the powers under this section to the Secretary.

In this section – glueboard trap means a device that uses an adhesive substance to entrap an animal.