159
In forceImporting fauna
Part 10Fauna and flora
Division 1Protection of fauna
Subdivision 2Protection provisions
159 Importing fauna
A person must not import fauna unless the person has lawful authority to import it.
Penalty:
(a)
if the offence involves a cetacean — a fine of $500 000;
(b)
if the offence involves a critically endangered species that is not a cetacean — a fine of $500 000;
(c)
if the offence involves an endangered species that is not a cetacean — a fine of $400 000;
(d)
if the offence involves a vulnerable species that is not a cetacean — a fine of $300 000;
(e)
if the offence involves specially protected fauna that is not a cetacean — a fine of $200 000;
(f)
in any other case — a fine of $50 000.
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