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5B. Releasing of wildlife
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Last amended by an amending law of 2020.
(1)
A person must not intentionally release any wildlife in any place unless the person has the Director‑General’s written approval to do so.
wildlife
Defined · s 2
“wildlife” means an animal that belongs to a wildlife species, and includes the young or egg of the animal;
(2)
A person who has the Director‑General’s written approval mentioned in subsection (1) must comply with the conditions of the approval.
Director-General
Defined · s 2
“Director-General” means the Director‑General, Wildlife Management appointed under section 4(1);
(3)
A person who contravenes subsection (1) or (2) shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $5,000.