48Use of animals in films and theatrical performances—the Act, s 35(1)(a)(iv)

48 Use of animals in films and theatrical performances—the Act, s 35(1)(a)(iv)

48 Use of animals in films and theatrical performances—the Act, s 35(1)(a)(iv)

(1) A person must not use an animal in connection with the production of a film or theatrical performance, or cause or permit an animal to be used in connection with the production of a film or theatrical performance, other than in accordance with the relevant Code of Practice.

Maximum penalty—

(a) for an individual—25 penalty units, or

(b) otherwise—100 penalty units.

(2) A person does not commit an offence under subsection (1) because of a failure to comply with the relevant Code of Practice if the failure occurs despite the person having done all that the person could reasonably be expected to have done to comply with the relevant Code.

(3) In this section—

relevant Code of Practice means the document titled Code of Practice for the Welfare of Animals in Films and Theatrical Performances approved on 3 February 1997 by the Animal Welfare Advisory Council and published on the Department’s website.