Singapore legislation

Section 289

of Penal Code 1871

Section 289

Negligence with respect to any animal

Amended by15/201915/2019

(1)

A person shall be guilty of an offence who knowingly or negligently omits to take such measure with any animal as is sufficient to guard against any probable danger to human life, or any probable danger of grievous hurt from such animal and such omission —

(a)

is likely to cause grievous hurt;

(b)

endangers human life;

(c)

causes grievous hurt to any other person; or

(d)

causes the death of any other person.

Amended by15/2019

(2)

Any person who is guilty of an offence under subsection (1) shall on conviction be punished —

(a)

in the case of an offence under subsection (1)(a) or (b), with imprisonment for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine which may extend to $5,000, or with both;

(b)

in the case of an offence under subsection (1)(c), with imprisonment for a term which may extend to 6 years, or with fine, or with both; and

(c)

in the case of an offence under subsection (1)(d), with imprisonment for a term which may extend to 7 years, or with fine, or with both.

Amended by15/2019
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