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Animal Welfare Act 1992

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12 Administering poison (1) A person commits an offence if the person administers poison to a domestic or native animal. (2) This section does not apply if— (a) the person has a reasonable excuse; or (b) the administration of the poison to the animal is permitted under a territory law.

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