Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1979 No 200
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Original legislation
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1979 No 200
Assented to 21.12.1979.
Date of commencement, 9.6.1981, sec 2 (2) and GG No 77 of 5.6.1981, p 2983.
Amending legislation
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Amendment (Transparency and Fit and Proper Persons) Act 2024 No 51
Assented to 15.08.2024.
Date of commencement, assent, sec 2.
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Amendment (Prohibitions for Convicted Persons) Act 2022 No 69
Assented to 25.11.2022.
Date of commencement of Sch 1[1]–[5] [8] and [9], 1.1.2023, sec 2(b).
Date of commencement of Sch 1[6] and [7], 1.7.2023, sec 2(a).
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Amendment Act 2021 No 15
Assented to 17.06.2021.
Date of commencement, assent, sec 2.
Statute Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2020 No 30
Assented to 27.10.2020.
Date of commencement of amendments made by Sch 1.33, 11.12.2020, sec 2(3).
Date of commencement of Sch 3, assent, sec 2(1).
Companion Animals and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2018 No 27
Assented to 15.06.2018.
Date of commencement of Sch 2 [1] [2] and [4]–[7], 1.7.2019, sec 2 and 2018 (438) LW 17.8.2018.
Date of commencement of Sch 2 [3] and [8]–[11], 1.7.2018, sec 2 and 2018 (301) LW 29.6.2018.
Statute Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2017 No 22
Assented to 01.06.2017.
Date of commencement of Sch 3, 7.7.2017, sec 2 (3).
Greyhound Racing Act 2017 No 13
Assented to 11.04.2017.
Date of commencement of Sch 6.2 [1] [4] and [5], 1.7.2018, sec 2 (1) and 2018 (304) LW 29.6.2018.
Date of commencement of Sch 6.2 [2] [3] and [6], 3.7.2017, sec 2 (1) and 2017 (295) LW 30.6.2017.
Statute Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act (No 2) 2015 No 58
Assented to 24.11.2015.
Date of commencement of Sch 3, 15.1.2016, sec 2 (3).
Statute Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2015 No 15
Assented to 29.06.2015.
Date of commencement of Sch 1.20, 8.7.2015, sec 2 (1).
Police Legislation Amendment (Special Constables) Act 2013 No 56
Assented to 23.08.2013.
Date of commencement, 1.12.2014, sec 2 and 2014 (750) LW 28.11.2014.
Local Land Services Act 2013 No 51
Assented to 01.07.2013.
Date of commencement of Sch 7, 1.1.2014, sec 2 (1).
Road Transport Legislation (Repeal and Amendment) Act 2013 No 19
Assented to 03.04.2013.
Date of commencement, 1.7.2013, sec 2 and 2013 (329) LW 28.6.2013.
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Amendment Act 2012 No 69
Assented to 24.09.2012.
Date of commencement, assent, sec 2.
Statute Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act (No 2) 2011 No 62
Assented to 16.11.2011.
Date of commencement of Sch 2.25, 6.1.2012, sec 2 (1).
Statute Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2010 No 59
Assented to 28.06.2010.
Date of commencement of Sch 2.76, 9.7.2010, sec 2 (2).
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Amendment Act 2009 No 88
Assented to 19.11.2009.
Date of commencement, assent, sec 2.
Animal Welfare Legislation Amendment Act 2009 No 78
Assented to 03.11.2009.
Date of commencement, assent, sec 2.
Rural Lands Protection Amendment Act 2008 No 112
Assented to 10.12.2008.
Date of commencement of Sch 6.24, 1.1.2009, sec 2 (1).
Miscellaneous Acts (Local Court) Amendment Act 2007 No 94
Assented to 13.12.2007.
Date of commencement of Schs 1.79, 2 and 4, 6.7.2009, sec 2 and 2009 (314) LW 3.7.2009.
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Amendment (Prosecutions) Act 2007 No 81
Assented to 07.12.2007.
Date of commencement, 1.1.2008, sec 2.
Statute Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2007 No 27
Assented to 04.07.2007.
Date of commencement of Sch 1.43, assent, sec 2 (2).
Statute Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act (No 2) 2006 No 120
Assented to 04.12.2006.
Date of commencement of Sch 2, assent, sec 2 (2).
Police Amendment (Miscellaneous) Act 2006 No 94
Assented to 22.11.2006.
Date of commencement of Sch 3.27, 1.2.2007, sec 2 and GG No 22 of 1.2.2007, p 575.
Companion Animals Amendment Act 2005 No 101
Assented to 28.11.2005.
Date of commencement of sec 4, 13.1.2006, sec 2 and GG No 7 of 13.1.2006, p 73.
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Amendment Act 2005 No 50
Assented to 27.06.2005.
Date of commencement of Sch 1 [1]–[6] [8]–[13] [18] [19] [21] and [24]–[28], assent, sec 2 (1).
Date of commencement of Schs 1 [7] [14]–[17] [20] [22] and [23], 25.11.2005, sec 2 (2) and GG No 142 of 25.11.2005, p 9654.
Date of commencement of Sch 2.3 [1], 1.9.2006, sec 2 (3) and GG No 111 of 1.9.2006, p 7064.
Date of commencement of Sch 2.3 [2], 1.9.2006, sec 2 (4) and GG No 111 of 1.9.2006, p 7064.
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Amendment (Tail Docking) Act 2004 No 24
Assented to 16.04.2004.
Date of commencement, 1.6.2004, sec 2 and GG No 91 of 28.5.2004, p 3222.
Veterinary Practice Act 2003 No 87
Assented to 05.12.2003.
Date of commencement of Sch 3.20, 1.9.2006, sec 2 (1) and GG No 111 of 1.9.2006, p 7064.
The amendment made by Sch 3.20 [2] (to the extent that it amended sec 25 (1) (a) (ii)) was without effect as the provision amended was repealed by the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Amendment Act 2005.
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Amendment (Penalties) Act 2003 No 54
Assented to 23.10.2003.
Date of commencement, assent, sec 2.
Law Enforcement (Powers and Responsibilities) Act 2002 No 103
Assented to 29.11.2002.
Date of commencement of Sch 4, 1.12.2005, sec 2 and GG No 45 of 15.4.2005, p 1356.
Amending legislation
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Amendment Act 2005 No 50
Assented to 27.06.2005.
Date of commencement of Sch 2.2, 25.11.2005, sec 2 (2) and GG No 142 of 25.11.2005, p 9654.
Statute Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act (No 2) 2001 No 112
Assented to 14.12.2001.
Date of commencement of Sch 2.28, assent, sec 2 (2).
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Amendment Act 1997 No 83
Assented to 10.07.1997.
Date of commencement (except Sch 1 [5], so much of Sch 1 [12] as would insert sec 8 (3), Sch 1 [29] [30], so much of Sch 1 [35] as would insert sec 21C, Sch 1 [46]–[49] and so much of Sch 1 [64] as would insert sec 34A), 1.2.1998, sec 2 and GG No 7 of 16.1.1998, p 281.
Date of commencement of Sch 1 [5], so much of Sch 1 [12] as would insert sec 8 (3), Sch 1 [29] [30], so much of Sch 1 [35] as would insert sec 21C, Sch 1 [46]–[49] and so much of Sch 1 [64] as would insert sec 34A, 21.7.2000, sec 2 and GG No 93 of 21.7.2000, p 6458.
Animal Research Amendment Act 1997 No 25
Assented to 25.06.1997.
Date of commencement of Sch 2, 12.7.1999, sec 2 and GG No 79 of 9.7.1999, p 4813.
Statute Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act (No 2) 1996 No 121
Assented to 03.12.1996.
Date of commencement of Sch 3, 3 months after assent, sec 2 (3).
Statute Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act (No 2) 1994 No 95
Assented to 12.12.1994.
Date of commencement of the provisions of Sch 1 relating to the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1979, assent, Sch 1.
Statute Law (Penalties) Act 1992 No 112
Assented to 08.12.1992.
Date of commencement, assent, sec 2.
Search Warrants (Amendment) Act 1991 No 92
Assented to 17.12.1991.
Date of commencement, 20.9.1992, sec 2 and GG No 116 of 18.9.1992, p 6837.
Charitable Fundraising Act 1991 No 69
Assented to 17.12.1991.
Date of commencement, 1.9.1993, sec 2 and GG No 91 of 20.8.1993, p 4619.
Statute Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1990 No 46
Assented to 22.06.1990.
Date of commencement of the provision of Sch 1 relating to the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1979, assent, sec 2.
Statute Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act (No 2) 1988 No 92
Assented to 19.12.1988.
Date of commencement of Sch 17, 1.9.1989, sec 2 (3) and GG No 92 of 1.9.1989, p 6366.
Statute Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1988 No 20
Assented to 28.06.1988.
Date of commencement of Sch 15, assent, sec 2 (1).
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Amendment) Act 1987 No 160
Assented to 18.11.1987.
Date of commencement, 18.12.1987, sec 2 (2) and GG No 193 of 18.12.1987, p 6942.
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Prescribed Defences) Amendment Act 1986 No 56
Assented to 15.05.1986.
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Further Amendment) Act 1985 No 130
Assented to 25.11.1985.
Miscellaneous Acts (Animal Research) Amendment Act 1985 No 124
Assented to 25.11.1985.
Date of commencement of Sch 1, 1.1.1991, sec 2 (2) and GG No 82 of 29.6.1990, p 5380.
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Amendment) Act 1985 No 79
Assented to 27.05.1985.
Miscellaneous Acts (Search Warrants) Amendment Act 1985 No 38
Assented to 26.04.1985.
Date of commencement of Sch 1 (except as provided in sec 2 (3)), 28.2.1986, sec 2 (2) and GG No 29 of 14.2.1986, p 654.
Statute Law (Miscellaneous Amendments) Act 1984 No 153
Assented to 10.12.1984.
History notes
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No reference is made to certain amendments made by Schedule 3 (amendments replacing gender-specific language) to the Statute Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act (No 2) 1996.
Long title |
Am 2018 No 27, Sch 2 [1]. |
Sec 3 |
Rep GG No 155 of 15.11.1985, p 6008. Ins 1997 No 83, Sch 1 [1]. Am 2018 No 27, Sch 2 [2]. |
Sec 4 |
Am 1985 No 79, Sch 1 (1); 1985 No 124, Sch 1 (1); GG No 155 of 15.11.1985, p 6008; 1987 No 160, Sch 1 (1); 1988 No 20, Sch 15 (1); 1991 No 69, Sch 1; 1997 No 83, Sch 1 [2]–[5]; 2003 No 87, Sch 3.20 [1]–[3]; 2005 No 50, Sch 1 [1]–[4]; 2007 No 94, Sch 2; 2010 No 59, Sch 2.76 [1] [2]; 2011 No 62, Sch 2.25; 2012 No 69, Sch 1 [1]; 2013 No 56, Sch 3.5 [1]; 2015 No 15, Sch 1.20 [2]; 2015 No 58, Sch 3.72 [1] [2]; 2017 No 13, Sch 6.2 [1]; 2018 No 27, Sch 2 [3]; 2020 No 30, Sch 3.32; 2021 No 15, Sch 1[1] [2]; 2022 No 69, Sch 1[1] [2]; 2024 No 51, Sch 1[1] [2]. |
Part 2, note |
Ins 2003 No 87, Sch 3.20 [4]. |
Sec 5 |
Subst 1987 No 160, Sch 1 (2). Am 1992 No 112, Sch 1; 1997 No 83, Sch 1 [6]; 2021 No 15, Sch 1[3]. |
Sec 6 |
Am 1987 No 160, Sch 2 (1); 1992 No 112, Sch 1; 1997 No 83, Sch 1 [7]; 2003 No 54, Sch 1 [1]; 2007 No 94, Sch 1.79 [1]; 2021 No 15, Sch 1[4]. |
Sec 7 |
Am 1987 No 160, Sch 1 (3); 1988 No 92, Sch 17 (1); 1992 No 112, Sch 1; 1997 No 83, Sch 1 [6] [8]. |
Sec 8 |
Am 1987 No 160, Sch 1 (4); 1992 No 112, Sch 1; 1997 No 83, Sch 1 [6] [9]–[12]; 2001 No 112, Sch 2.28; 2008 No 112, Sch 6.24; 2010 No 59, Sch 2.76 [3]; 2013 No 51, Sch 7.40 [1]; 2020 No 30, Sch 1.33[1]; 2021 No 15, Sch 1[5]. |
Sec 9 |
Am 1987 No 160, Sch 1 (5); 1992 No 112, Sch 1; 1997 No 83, Sch 1 [6] [13]; 2007 No 94, Sch 1.79 [1]. |
Sec 10 |
Am 1987 No 160, Sch 2 (2); 1992 No 112, Sch 1; 1997 No 83, Sch 1 [6] [14]; 2005 No 50, Sch 1 [5] [6]; 2007 No 94, Sch 1.79 [1]. |
Sec 11 |
Am 1987 No 160, Sch 2 (3); 1992 No 112, Sch 1; 1997 No 83, Sch 1 [6]. |
Sec 12 |
Am 1987 No 160, Schs 1 (6), 2 (4); 1992 No 112, Sch 1; 1997 No 83, Sch 1 [6] [15]–[22]; 2003 No 87, Sch 3.20 [2]; 2004 No 24, Sch 1 [1]–[3]; 2006 No 120, Sch 2.73; 2007 No 27, Sch 1.43. |
Sec 12A |
Ins 1987 No 160, Sch 1 (7). Am 1992 No 112, Sch 1; 1997 No 83, Sch 1 [23]; 2003 No 87, Sch 3.20 [2]; 2005 No 50, Sch 1 [7]. |
Sec 13 |
Am 1987 No 160, Sch 2 (5); 1992 No 112, Sch 1; 1997 No 83, Sch 1 [6]. |
Sec 14 |
Am 1987 No 160, Sch 2 (6); 1992 No 112, Sch 1; 1997 No 83, Sch 1 [24]. |
Sec 15 |
Am 1987 No 160, Sch 2 (7); 1992 No 112, Sch 1; 1997 No 83, Sch 1 [25]–[28]; 2003 No 54, Sch 1 [2]. |
Sec 16 |
Subst 1987 No 160, Sch 1 (8). Am 1992 No 112, Sch 1; 1997 No 83, Sch 1 [6] [29] [30]. |
Sec 17 |
Am 1987 No 160, Schs 1 (9), 2 (8). Subst 1988 No 92, Sch 17 (2). Am 1992 No 112, Sch 1; 1997 No 83, Sch 1 [6]. |
Sec 18 |
Am 1985 No 79, Sch 1 (2). Subst 1987 No 160, Sch 1 (10). Am 1992 No 112, Sch 1; 1997 No 83, Sch 1 [6] [31]. |
Sec 18A |
Ins 1985 No 79, Sch 1 (3). Am 1987 No 160, Sch 2 (9); 1992 No 112, Sch 1; 1997 No 83, Sch 1 [6]. |
Sec 19 |
Am 1985 No 79, Sch 1 (4); 1987 No 160, Sch 2 (10); 1992 No 112, Sch 1; 1997 No 83, Sch 1 [6]. |
Sec 19A |
Ins 1987 No 160, Sch 1 (11). Am 1992 No 112, Sch 1; 1997 No 83, Sch 1 [6]. |
Sec 20 |
Am 1985 No 79, Sch 1 (4); 1987 No 160, Sch 2 (11); 1992 No 112, Sch 1; 1997 No 83, Sch 1 [6] [32]. |
Sec 21 |
Am 1985 No 79, Sch 1 (4); 1987 No 160, Sch 2 (12); 1992 No 112, Sch 1; 1997 No 83, Sch 1 [33]; 2003 No 54, Sch 1 [3]; 2003 No 87, Sch 3.20 [2]; 2005 No 50, Sch 1 [8] [9]; 2017 No 13, Sch 6.2 [2] [3]. |
Sec 21A |
Ins 1997 No 83, Sch 1 [34]. |
Secs 21B, 21C |
Ins 1997 No 83, Sch 1 [35]. |
Sec 21D |
Ins 1997 No 83, Sch 1 [35]. Rep 2005 No 50, Sch 1 [10]. |
Sec 22 |
Am 1987 No 160, Sch 2 (13); 1992 No 112, Sch 1; 1997 No 83, Sch 1 [6] [36]; 2007 No 94, Sch 1.79 [1]. |
Sec 23 |
Am 1987 No 160, Sch 2 (14); 1992 No 112, Sch 1; 1997 No 83, Sch 1 [6] [37]. |
Sec 23A |
Ins 2018 No 27, Sch 2 [4]. |
Sec 24 |
Am 1984 No 153, Sch 16; 1985 No 124, Sch 1 (2); 1986 No 56, sec 2; 1987 No 160, Sch 1 (12); 1997 No 83, Sch 1 [38]; 2004 No 24, Sch 1 [4]; 2005 No 50, Sch 1 [11]–[13]; 2007 No 94, Sch 1.79 [1]. |
Part 2A |
Ins 2005 No 50, Sch 1 [14]. |
Part 2A, Div 1AA |
Ins 2024 No 51, Sch 1[3]. |
Sec 24AA |
Ins 2024 No 51, Sch 1[3]. |
Sec 24AB |
Ins 2024 No 51, Sch 1[3]. |
Sec 24AC |
Ins 2024 No 51, Sch 1[3]. |
Sec 24AD |
Ins 2024 No 51, Sch 1[3]. |
Sec 24AE |
Ins 2024 No 51, Sch 1[3]. |
Part 2A, Div 1 |
Ins 2005 No 50, Sch 1 [14]. |
Sec 24A |
Ins 2005 No 50, Sch 1 [14]. Am 2013 No 56, Sch 3.5 [2]. |
Sec 24B |
Ins 2005 No 50, Sch 1 [14]. Am 2013 No 19, Sch 3. |
Sec 24C |
Ins 2005 No 50, Sch 1 [14]. |
Sec 24CA |
Ins 2005 No 50, Sch 2.3 [1]. |
Sec 24CB |
Ins 2022 No 69, Sch 1[3]. Am 2024 No 51, Sch 1[4]. |
Part 2A, Div 2 |
Ins 2005 No 50, Sch 1 [14]. |
Sec 24D |
Ins 2005 No 50, Sch 1 [14]. Am 2010 No 59, Sch 2.76 [2]; 2017 No 13, Sch 6.2 [4]; 2024 No 51, Sch 1[5] [6]. |
Sec 24E |
Ins 2005 No 50, Sch 1 [14]. |
Sec 24F |
Ins 2005 No 50, Sch 1 [14]. Am 2002 No 103, Sch 4.71 [1]–[3] (subst 2005 No 50, Sch 2.2). |
Sec 24G |
Ins 2005 No 50, Sch 1 [14]. Am 2006 No 120, Sch 2.73; 2017 No 13, Sch 6.2 [5] [6]; 2018 No 27, Sch 2 [5]. |
Secs 24H, 24I |
Ins 2005 No 50, Sch 1 [14]. |
Sec 24J |
Ins 2005 No 50, Sch 1 [14]. Am 2006 No 94, Sch 3.27; 2007 No 94, Sch 1.79 [1]; 2015 No 58, Sch 3.72 [3]. |
Sec 24JA |
Ins 2018 No 27, Sch 2 [6]. |
Secs 24K–24M |
Ins 2005 No 50, Sch 1 [14]. |
Sec 24N |
Ins 2005 No 50, Sch 1 [14]. Subst 2009 No 88, Sch 1 [1]. |
Sec 24NA |
Ins 2013 No 56, Sch 3.5 [3]. Am 2018 No 27, Sch 2 [7]. |
Part 2B |
Ins 2012 No 69, Sch 1 [2]. |
Sec 24O |
Ins 2012 No 69, Sch 1 [2]. Am 2013 No 51, Sch 7.40 [2]. |
Secs 24P |
Ins 2012 No 69, Sch 1 [2]. |
Sec 24Q |
Ins 2012 No 69, Sch 1 [2]. |
Sec 24R |
Ins 2012 No 69, Sch 1 [2]. Am 2024 No 51, Sch 1[7]. |
Sec 24S |
Ins 2012 No 69, Sch 1 [2]. |
Sec 24T |
Ins 2012 No 69, Sch 1 [2]. Am 2013 No 51, Sch 7.40 [3]; 2015 No 58, Sch 3.72 [4]. |
Secs 24U, 24V |
Ins 2012 No 69, Sch 1 [2]. |
Sec 25 |
Am 1985 No 124, Sch 1 (3); 1987 No 160, Sch 1 (13); 1988 No 20, Sch 15 (2); 1992 No 112, Sch 1; 1994 No 95, Sch 1; 1997 No 25, Sch 2 [1] [2]; 1997 No 83, Sch 1 [39]–[41]. Rep 2005 No 50, Sch 1 [15]. |
Sec 26 |
Am 1985 No 124, Sch 1 (4); 1987 No 160, Sch 1 (14); 1994 No 95, Sch 1; 1997 No 25, Sch 2 [3] [4]; 1997 No 83, Sch 1 [42]–[49]. Rep 2005 No 50, Sch 1 [15]. Ins 2021 No 15, Sch 1[6]. Am 2024 No 51, Sch 1[8]. |
Sec 26A |
Ins 1997 No 83, Sch 1 [50]. Rep 2005 No 50, Sch 1 [15]. |
Sec 26AA (previously sec 26A) |
Ins 1985 No 130, Sch 1 (1). Renumbered 1997 No 83, Sch 1 [50]. Am 2003 No 87, Sch 3.20 [2]. |
Sec 26B |
Ins 1997 No 83, Sch 1 [51]. |
Sec 27 |
Subst 1985 No 38, Sch 1. Am 1987 No 160, Sch 1 (15); 1991 No 92, Sch 2. Rep 2005 No 50, Sch 1 [15]. |
Sec 27A |
Ins 1987 No 160, Sch 1 (16). Am 1992 No 112, Sch 1; 1997 No 83, Sch 1 [52]. Rep 2005 No 50, Sch 1 [15]. |
Sec 27B |
Ins 2003 No 87, Sch 3.20 [5]. Rep 2005 No 50, Sch 2.3 [2]. |
Sec 28 |
Am 1987 No 160, Sch 2 (15); 1992 No 112, Sch 1; 1997 No 83, Sch 1 [53]. |
Sec 28A |
Ins 2005 No 50, Sch 1 [16]. |
Sec 29 |
Am GG No 155 of 15.11.1985, p 6008; 1987 No 160, Sch 2 (16); 1992 No 112, Sch 1; 1997 No 83, Sch 1 [54]; 2021 No 15, Sch 1[7] [8]. |
Sec 29A |
Ins 1987 No 160, Sch 1 (17). Am 1992 No 112, Sch 1; 1997 No 83, Sch 1 [55]. |
Sec 29B |
Ins 1997 No 83, Sch 1 [56]. |
Sec 29C |
Ins 1997 No 83, Sch 1 [57]. Am 2007 No 94, Sch 1.79 [2]; 2008 No 112, Sch 6.24; 2010 No 59, Sch 2.76 [3]; 2013 No 51, Sch 7.40 [4]; 2020 No 30, Sch 1.33[2]. |
Sec 30 |
Am 2007 No 94, Sch 1.79 [2] [3]; 2021 No 15, Sch 1[9]. |
Sec 30A |
Ins 1987 No 160, Sch 1 (18). Am 2005 No 50, Sch 1 [17]; 2007 No 94, Sch 1.79 [2] [3]. Subst 2018 No 27, Sch 2 [8]. Am 2021 No 15, Sch 1[9] [10]. |
Sec 30B |
Ins 2021 No 15, Sch 1[11]. |
Sec 31 |
Am 1987 No 160, Schs 1 (19), 2 (17); 1992 No 112, Sch 1; 1997 No 83, Sch 1 [58] [59]; 2005 No 50, Sch 1 [18]–[20]; 2018 No 27, Sch 2 [9] [10]; 2021 No 15, Sch 1[8] [12] [13]; 2022 No 69, Sch 1[4]; 2024 No 51, Sch 1[9]–[11]. |
Sec 31AA |
Ins 2009 No 78, Sch 2. Am 2022 No 69, Sch 1[5]–[7]. |
Sec 31AB |
Ins 2021 No 15, Sch 1[14]. |
Sec 31AC |
Ins 2022 No 69, Sch 1[8]. |
Sec 31AD |
Ins 2022 No 69, Sch 1[8]. |
Sec 31A |
Ins 1987 No 160, Sch 1 (20). Am 1997 No 83, Sch 1 [60]; 2005 No 50, Sch 1 [21]; 2005 No 101, sec 4; 2022 No 69, Sch 1[9]; 2024 No 51, Sch 1[12]. |
Sec 32A |
Ins 1985 No 130, Sch 1 (2). Am 1997 No 83, Sch 1 [61]; 2005 No 50, Sch 1 [22]. |
Sec 33 |
Am 2021 No 15, Sch 1[9]. |
Secs 33A–33D |
Ins 1997 No 83, Sch 1 [62]. |
Sec 33E |
Ins 2005 No 50, Sch 1 [23]. Subst 2017 No 22, Sch 3.59. |
Sec 33F |
Ins 2005 No 50, Sch 1 [23]. |
Sec 34 |
Am GG No 155 of 15.11.1985, p 6008; 1997 No 83, Sch 1 [63]; 2003 No 54, Sch 1 [4]; 2005 No 50, Sch 1 [24]; 2007 No 94, Schs 2, 4; 2013 No 56, Sch 3.5 [4]; 2021 No 15, Sch 1[15]–[17]. |
Sec 34AA |
Ins 2007 No 81, Sch 1 [1]. Am 2010 No 59, Sch 2.76 [4]. |
Sec 34A |
Ins 1997 No 83, Sch 1 [64]. Subst 2005 No 50, Sch 1 [25]. |
Sec 34AB |
Ins 2021 No 15, Sch 1[18] |
Sec 34B |
Ins 1997 No 83, Sch 1 [64]. Am 2005 No 50, Sch 1 [26]; 2024 No 51, Sch 1[13]–[15]. |
Sec 34BA |
Ins 2024 No 51, Sch 1[16]. |
Sec 34BB |
Ins 2024 No 51, Sch 1[17]. |
Sec 34C |
Ins 2012 No 69, Sch 1 [3]. Am 2015 No 58, Sch 3.72 [5]. |
Sec 35 |
Am 1987 No 160, Schs 1 (21), 2 (18); 1990 No 46, Sch 1; 1992 No 112, Sch 1; 1997 No 83, Sch 1 [65]; 2003 No 87, Sch 3.20 [6]; 2009 No 88, Sch 1 [2]. |
Sec 35A |
Ins 1997 No 83, Sch 1 [66]. Am 2015 No 58, Sch 3.72 [6]. |
Sch 1 |
Am 1984 No 153, Sch 16. |
Sch 2 |
Am 1985 No 124, Sch 1 (5); 1997 No 83, Sch 1 [67]–[71]; 2004 No 24, Sch 1 [5]; 2005 No 50, Sch 1 [27] [28]; 2007 No 81, Sch 1 [2] [3]; 2009 No 88, Sch 1 [3]; 2012 No 69, Sch 1 [4]; 2013 No 51, Sch 7.40 [5]; 2013 No 56, Sch 3.5 [5]; 2018 No 27, Sch 2 [11]; 2021 No 15, Sch 1[19]; 2024 No 51, Sch 1[18]. |
The whole Act |
Am 2015 No 15, Sch 1.20 [1] (“Director-General” omitted wherever occurring,“Secretary” inserted instead). |
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Bill 1979
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Assent: 21 December 1979 | 1979 No 200 |