57CUnlawful transfers of possession of classified exotic birds

##### 57C Unlawful transfers of possession of classified exotic birds Offence (1) A person must not intentionally transfer to another person (the recipient) possession of a classified exotic bird if: (a) the person knows that, or is reckless as to whether, the bird is a classified exotic bird; and (b) the recipient’s possession would contravene section 57B; and (c) the person knows that, or is negligent as to whether, the recipient’s possession would contravene section 57B. Penalty: 120 penalty units. Negligence (2) For the purposes of this section, a person is taken to be negligent as to whether the recipient’s possession would contravene section 57B if, and only if, the person’s conduct involves: (a) such a great falling short of the standard of care that a reasonable person would exercise in the circumstances; and (b) such a high risk that the recipient’s possession would contravene section 57B; that the conduct merits criminal punishment.