Harm to animals being used in execution of law enforcement duties
153A Harm to animals being used in execution of law enforcement duties
A person who, without reasonable excuse, kills an animal that is being used by an officer in the execution of the officer’s powers, duties or responsibilities commits a crime.
Penalty for this subsection: imprisonment for 10 years.
A person who, without reasonable excuse, in circumstances of aggravation, assaults or injures an animal that is being used by an officer in the execution of the officer’s powers, duties or responsibilities commits a crime.
Penalty for this subsection: imprisonment for 10 years.
A person who, without reasonable excuse, assaults or injures an animal that is being used by an officer in the execution of the officer’s powers, duties or responsibilities commits a crime.
Penalty for this subsection: imprisonment for 7 years.
Summary conviction penalty for this subsection: imprisonment for 3 years and a fine of $36 000.
[Section 153A inserted: No. 20 of 2024 s. 5.]
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