80Notification of escaped or released wildlife

80 Notification of escaped or released wildlife

(1)  If wildlife that is kept under a licence or permit has escaped, or has been released, from captivity contrary to a condition of the licence or permit, the holder of the licence or permit must –

(a) within 2 hours after becoming aware of the escape or release, notify the Secretary of the escape or release; and

(b) take all reasonable steps to –

(i) recapture and contain the escaped or released wildlife; or

(ii) if it is necessary to prevent an immediate threat to the public, the environment or property, humanely destroy the escaped or released wildlife.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 100 penalty units.

(2)  If wildlife is recaptured in accordance with subregulation (1)(b)(i) , the holder of the licence or permit under which the wildlife is kept must, within 2 hours after the wildlife’s recapture, notify the Secretary that the wildlife has been recaptured.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 100 penalty units.