sec.326Housing and care of live protected animals

sec.326 Housing and care of live protected animals

A person who keeps a live protected animal under the Act , other than under an animal authority, must, unless the person has a reasonable excuse— keep the animal in a secure cage or enclosure that prevents the animal’s escape and protects it from predators; and supply the animal with shelter, ventilation and enough water and food to maintain the animal’s health and wellbeing. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. See also sections 85 and 327 .

• (a) keep the animal in a secure cage or enclosure that prevents the animal’s escape and protects it from predators; and
• (b) supply the animal with shelter, ventilation and enough water and food to maintain the animal’s health and wellbeing.