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Section 428 — Mischief by killing or maiming any animal

As in force on 1 February 2008.

Timeline 3 versions
  1. 30 March 1987 Enacted
  2. 1 February 2008 Act 51 of 2007
  3. 17 August 2026 Latest
Amended in force 1 February 2008 by Penal Code (Amendment) Act 2007
428.Mischief by killing or maiming any animal of the value of $5

Whoever commits mischief by killing, poisoning, maiming or rendering useless, any animal or animals of the value of $5 or upwards, shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to 2 years, or with fine, or with both.

428.Mischief by killing or maiming any animal

Whoever commits mischief by killing, poisoning, maiming or rendering useless, any animal shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to 5 years, or with fine, or with both.