Terms used
152A Terms used
In this Division —
apply force, to an animal, includes to apply heat, light, sound, electrical force, gas, odour or any other substance or thing so as to cause injury or discomfort to the animal;
assault, an animal, means, either directly or indirectly, to strike, touch or move the animal, or otherwise apply force of any kind to the animal;
circumstances of aggravation means circumstances in which during, or immediately before or after, the commission of the offence —
the offender is armed with a dangerous or offensive weapon or instrument; or
the offender is in company with another person or persons;
power, duty or responsibility, of an officer who is not a police officer, means a power, duty or responsibility conferred on the officer by this Act;
reasonable excuse has a meaning affected by sections 153C(2) and 153D.
[Section 152A inserted: No. 20 of 2024 s. 4.]
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