Offence re destruction of animal
20(1)A person who destroys or assists in the destruction of an animal shall do so in a humane manner in accordance with the regulations.
20(2)A person who violates or fails to comply with subsection (1) commits an offence punishable under Part 2 of the
Provincial Offences Procedure Act as a category F offence.
20(3)A person does not commit an offence under subsection (1) if, in an emergency situation or when the provision of veterinary services are impracticable, an animal is destroyed by use of a firearm in a manner that does not cause unnecessary pain or panic to the animal.
1997, c.27, s.5; 2017, c.16, s.2