Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020
sec.71Animals must be lawfully obtained or introduced
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sec.71 Animals must be lawfully obtained or introduced
Nothing in this chapter authorises the holder of an animal authority, or a relevant person for the holder, to keep or use an animal— not lawfully obtained by the holder or relevant person; or for an international or prohibited animal—not lawfully introduced into the State. See sections 88 (5) , 90A and 91 (1) (c) of the Act for offences in relation to animals not lawfully taken or introduced. Part 5 , divisions 4 to 6 of the Act contains other restrictions about keeping, using or moving wildlife.
- (a) not lawfully obtained by the holder or relevant person; or
- (b) for an international or prohibited animal—not lawfully introduced into the State.
- 1 See sections 88 (5) , 90A and 91 (1) (c) of the Act for offences in relation to animals not lawfully taken or introduced.
- 2 Part 5 , divisions 4 to 6 of the Act contains other restrictions about keeping, using or moving wildlife.