53ACruelty—import or export of animals

##### 53A Cruelty—import or export of animals (1) This section applies to: (a) a live animal specified in Part I of Schedule 1, Part I of Schedule 2 or Part I of Schedule 3; or (b) a live native Australian animal; or (c) a live animal other than an animal specified in Part I of Schedule 5 or Part I of Schedule 6. (2) If: (a) a person exports an animal in a manner that subjects the animal to cruel treatment; and (b) the person knows that, or is reckless as to whether, the export subjects the animal to cruel treatment; and (c) the person contravenes section 21 in relation to the export of the animal; the person is guilty of an offence punishable on conviction by imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years. (3) If: (a) a person imports an animal in a manner that subjects the animal to cruel treatment; and (b) the person knows that, or is reckless as to whether, the import subjects the animal to cruel treatment; and (c) the person contravenes section 22 in relation to the import of the animal; the person is guilty of an offence punishable on conviction by imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years.