Fines for Breaching Section 24AE of the POCTA Act

Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Amendment (Transparency and Fit and Proper Persons) Bill 2024

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Effects of this bill

If this bill passes, it means that:

People who break section 24AE of the POCTA Act can be issued penalty notices.
The maximum fine for this offence is $500.
The POCTA Act no longer defines the term officer.

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