Queensland Consolidated Acts

ANIMAL CARE AND PROTECTION ACT 2001 - SECT 31

31 Releasing animal for injury or killing by dog

A person must not release an animal if the release is—

(a) to allow the animal to be injured or killed by a dog; or

(b) in circumstances in which the animal is likely to be injured or killed by a dog unless the person took reasonable steps to prevent the injury or killing.

Penalty—

Maximum penalty—300 penalty units or 1 year’s imprisonment.