Criminal Code Act 1899 - Queensland Legislation

Schedule 1 The Criminal CodePart 6 Offences relating to property and contractsChapter 44 Offences analogous to stealing relating to animals[s 444B]regulations made pursuant to section 450F, not less than thatvalue, whichever is the higher amount, for every animalkilled.(3) However, the fine imposed in respect of the offence shall notexceed 455 penalty units.444B Using registered brands with criminal intention(1) Any person who, with intent to facilitate the commission of acrime, brands or marks any animal with a registered brand orregistered mark without the permission of the owner of thebrand or mark is guilty of a misdemeanour, and is liable toimprisonment for 5 years.(2) If the offender is sentenced to pay a fine in addition to, orinstead of, imprisonment, the fine shall be not less than 4penalty units or, where in respect of the animal in question avalue is determined in accordance with the provisions of theregulations made pursuant to section 450F, not less than thatvalue, whichever is the higher amount, for every animalbranded or marked.(3) However, the fine imposed in respect of the offence shall notexceed 455 penalty units.Chapter division 2Offences relating to stock445 Unlawfully using stock(1) Any person who unlawfully uses an animal that is stock,without the consent of the person in lawful possession thereof,is guilty of a misdemeanour and is liable to imprisonment for5 years, or to a fine of not less than 4 penalty units or, wherein respect of the animal in question a value is determined inaccordance with the provisions of the regulations madepursuant to section 450F, of not less than that value,whichever is the higher amount, for every animal so used.Page 278 Current as at 1 December 2014