Domestic Animals Act 2000
72HBreeding licence—cancellation or disqualification from
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72H Breeding licence—cancellation or disqualification from holding (1) If a person is convicted or found guilty of an animal welfare offence court may— (a) cancel a breeding licence held by the person; or (b) disqualify the person from holding a breeding licence for a period decided by the court. (2) In making a decision under subsection (1), the court must consider— (a) the acts or omissions of the person constituting the offence; and (b) any conviction or finding of guilt of the person within the last 10 years for an offence against a law of a State or Territory (3) Subsection (2) does not limit the matters that the court may consider. (4) If the court cancels or disqualifies a person from holding a breeding licence, the court must give particulars of the cancellation or disqualification to the registrar.