Animals and Birds Act 1965 · 2020 Revised Edition · Part 2 · Import, Transhipment, Export of Animals and Birds and Possession of Noxious Insects, Etc.
14. Permission to land carcases
Feedback & supportA person must not land from any ship or remove from any aircraft, train or vehicle the carcase of any animal or bird without the written permission of an authorised officer who may give written directions as to the manner of its disposal.
ship
“ship” includes every description of vessel or craft, however propelled, which may be used in the water;
Any person —
landing or removing the carcase of an animal or bird in contravention of subsection (1); or
who fails to comply with the written directions of an authorised officer given under subsection (1),shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $10,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months or to both.