Nature Conservation (Wildlife) Regulations 2021
78Acquisition and disposal of exhibited wildlife
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78 Acquisition and disposal of exhibited wildlife
(1) A holder of a wildlife exhibition licence must not acquire wildlife with the intention of the wildlife becoming exhibited wildlife unless the licence holder is authorised to do so under these regulations.
Penalty: Fine not exceeding 100 penalty units.
(2) A holder of a wildlife exhibition licence must not acquire wildlife from another person for the purpose of that wildlife becoming exhibited wildlife, if the licence holder knows, or ought reasonably be expected to know, that the other person committed an offence by acquiring, possessing or disposing of, the wildlife.
Penalty: Fine not exceeding 100 penalty units.
(3) A holder of a wildlife exhibition licence must not dispose of exhibited wildlife specified in the licence, unless the person is authorised to do so by the licence.
Penalty: Fine not exceeding 100 penalty units.
(4) A holder of a wildlife exhibition licence must not dispose of exhibited wildlife specified in licence to another person if the licence holder knows, or ought reasonably be expected to know, that the other person would commit an offence if the other person acquires or possesses the exhibited wildlife.
Penalty: Fine not exceeding 100 penalty units.