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CurrentDefence — normal animal husbandry
Part 3Welfare, safety and health of animals
Division 3Cruelty and other inhumane and improper treatment of animals
23 Defence — normal animal husbandry
It is a defence to a charge under section 19(1) for a person to prove that the act alleged to constitute the offence was done —
(a)
in accordance with a generally accepted animal husbandry practice, other than a prescribed practice, that is used in —
(i)
farming or grazing activities; or
(ii)
the management of zoos, wildlife parks or similar establishments; or
(iii)
the management of animal breeding establishments; or
(iv)
the training of animals;
and
(b)
in a humane manner.
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