31ABProhibitions for persons convicted of certain offences

#### 31AB Prohibitions for persons convicted of certain offences 31AB Prohibitions for persons convicted of certain offences > If a person is convicted of an offence against the [Crimes Act 1900](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1900-040), section 79, 79A, 79B, 80, 530 or 531, the person must not— > > > (a) purchase or own an animal, or > > > (b) engage in work, whether paid or unpaid, involving direct contact with, or care of, an animal. > > Maximum penalty—400 penalty units or imprisonment for 1 year, or both. > > **s 31AB:** Ins 2021 No 15, Sch 1\[14\]. Am 2025 No 67, Sch 2.8\[5\].