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Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1979
31ABProhibitions for persons convicted of certain offences
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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, 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].