• “(ba) contravenes or fails to comply with section 17O(2), which relates to activities carried out in conservation areas without a concession; or

• “(bb) contravenes or fails to comply with section 17ZF, which relates to operating aircraft in conservation areas without a concession or in an emergency or to repair a navigation aid; or”.

“43C Penalties for certain offences

• “(1) Every person who commits an offence against any of the provisions listed in subsection (2) is liable on conviction to the penalties prescribed in subsection (3).

  “(2) The provisions are—

  • “(a) section 26ZJ, which relates to unlawful acts in respect of spawning fish:

  • “(b) section 26ZR, which relates to the use of a substance or electric device to take or destroy freshwater fish:

  • “(c) section 30(6), which relates to the taking of plants from conservation areas:

  • “(d) section 38(4)(a), which relates to discharging weapons on, into, or over conservation areas:

  • “(e) section 39(1)(b), (bb), (c), (ca), (d), (e), (f), (g), and (h), which relates to other offences in respect of conservation areas:

  • “(f) section 39(3), which relates to the disposal of contaminants:

  • “(g) section 41(a), which relates to resisting or obstructing officers and rangers.

  “(3) The penalties are,—

  • “(a) in the case of an individual, imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years or a fine not exceeding $100,000, or both:

  • “(b) in the case of a body corporate, a fine not exceeding $200,000:

  • “(c) in any case, where the offence is a continuing one, a further fine not exceeding $10,000 for every day on which the offence continues.

“43D Penalties for offences committed for commercial gain or reward

• “(1) If a person is convicted of an offence against this Act and, on sentencing for that offence, the Court is satisfied beyond reasonable doubt that the offence was committed for the purpose of commercial gain or reward (whether or not any gain or reward is realised), the person is liable instead of any penalty otherwise prescribed to,—

  • “(a) in the case of an individual, imprisonment for a term not exceeding 5 years or a fine not exceeding $300,000, or both:

  • “(b) in the case of a body corporate, a fine not exceeding $300,000:

  • “(c) in any case, where the offence is a continuing one, a further fine not exceeding $20,000 for every day on which the offence continues.

  “(2) Subsection (1) overrides every other provision of this Act to the contrary.”

“44 Penalties

• Every person who commits an offence against this Act for which no penalty is prescribed elsewhere in this Act is liable on conviction to,—

  • “(a) in the case of an individual, imprisonment for a term not exceeding 1 year or a fine not exceeding $100,000, or both:

  • “(b) in the case of a body corporate, a fine not exceeding $200,000:

  • “(c) in any case, where the offence is a continuing one, a further fine not exceeding $10,000 for every day on which the offence continues.

“44A Sentence of community work

• A court may sentence any individual who commits an offence against this Act to a sentence of community work, and the provisions of Part 2 of the Sentencing Act 2002 apply with all necessary modifications.”

• “(m) prescribing fines, not exceeding $5,000 in any one case, for the breach of any bylaw made under paragraphs (a) to (j):

• “(n) prescribing fines, not exceeding $10,000 in any one case, for the breach of any bylaw made under paragraphs (k) to (l).”

“69A Penalties for certain offences

• “(1) Every person who commits an offence against any of the provisions listed in subsection (2) is liable on conviction to the penalties prescribed in subsection (3).

  “(2) The provisions are—

  • “(a) section 13(5), which relates to access to specially protected areas:

  • “(b) section 60(1)(a) to (i), (k), and (l), which relate to unauthorised acts in parks:

  • “(c) section 60(2)(a) and (b), which relate to failure to remove animals, vehicles, or aircraft from parks:

  • “(d) section 60(4)(b) and (c), which relate to the use of firearms:

  • “(e) section 63(a), which relates to wilfully obstructing rangers.

  “(3) The penalties are,—

  • “(a) in the case of an individual, imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years or a fine not exceeding $100,000, or both:

  • “(b) in the case of a body corporate, a fine not exceeding $200,000:

  • “(c) in any case, where the offence is a continuing one, a further fine not exceeding $10,000 for every day on which the offence continues.

“69B Penalties for offences committed for commercial gain or reward

• “(1) If a person is convicted of an offence against this Act and, on sentencing for that offence, the Court is satisfied beyond reasonable doubt that the offence was committed for the purpose of commercial gain or reward (whether or not any gain or reward is realised), the person is liable instead of any penalty otherwise prescribed to,—

  • “(a) in the case of an individual, imprisonment for a term not exceeding 5 years or a fine not exceeding $300,000, or both:

  • “(b) in the case of a body corporate, a fine not exceeding $300,000:

  • “(c) in any case, where the offence is a continuing one, a further fine not exceeding $20,000 for every day on which the offence continues.

  “(2) Subsection (1) overrides every other provision of this Act to the contrary.”

“70 Penalties

• Every person who commits an offence against this Act for which no penalty is prescribed elsewhere in this Act is liable on conviction to,—

  • “(a) in the case of an individual, imprisonment for a term not exceeding 1 year or a fine not exceeding $100,000, or both:

  • “(b) in the case of a body corporate, a fine not exceeding $200,000:

  • “(c) in any case, where the offence is a continuing one, a further fine not exceeding $10,000 for every day on which the offence continues.

“70A Sentence of community work

• A court may sentence any individual who commits an offence against this Act to a sentence of community work, and the provisions of Part 2 of the Sentencing Act 2002 apply with all necessary modifications.”

“102A Penalties for certain offences

• “(1) Every person who commits an offence against any of the provisions listed in subsection (2) is liable on conviction to the penalties prescribed in subsection (3).

  “(2) The provisions are—

  • “(a) section 94(1)(a) to (k), (l), and (m), which relate to unauthorised acts on reserves:

  • “(b) section 94(2)(a), (b), (d), and (da), which relate to failure to comply with requirements relating to animals, vehicles, aircraft, or boats:

  • “(c) section 94(4)(b) and (c):

  • “(d) section 97(1), which relates to unauthorised fires:

  • “(e) section 98(b), which relates to assaulting or obstructing rangers:

  • “(f) section 100(5), which relates to obstructing officers.

  “(3) The penalties are,—

  • “(a) in the case of an individual, imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years or a fine not exceeding $100,000, or both:

  • “(b) in the case of a body corporate, a fine not exceeding $200,000:

  • “(c) in any case, where the offence is a continuing one, a further fine not exceeding $10,000 for every day on which the offence continues.

“102B Penalties for offences committed for commercial gain or reward

• “(1) If a person is convicted of an offence against this Act and, on sentencing for that offence, the Court is satisfied beyond reasonable doubt that the offence was committed for the purpose of commercial gain or reward (whether or not any gain or reward is realised), the person is liable instead of any penalty otherwise prescribed to,—

  • “(a) in the case of an individual, imprisonment for a term not exceeding 5 years or a fine not exceeding $300,000, or both:

  • “(b) in the case of a body corporate, a fine not exceeding $300,000:

  • “(c) in any case, where the offence is a continuing one, a further fine not exceeding $20,000 for every day on which the offence continues.

  “(2) Subsection (1) overrides every other provision of this Act to the contrary.”

“103 Penalties

• Every person who commits an offence against this Act for which no penalty is prescribed elsewhere in this Act is liable on conviction to,—

  • “(a) in the case of an individual, imprisonment for a term not exceeding 1 year or a fine not exceeding $100,000, or both:

  • “(b) in the case of a body corporate, a fine not exceeding $200,000:

  • “(c) in any case, where the offence is a continuing one, a further fine not exceeding $10,000 for every day on which the offence continues.

“104 Penalty for breach of bylaws

• Every person who commits a breach of any bylaw under this Act commits an offence, and is liable on conviction to—

  • “(a) a fine not exceeding $5,000; and

  • “(b) where the offence is a continuing one, a further fine not exceeding $500 for every day on which the offence continues.

“104A Sentence of community work

• A court may sentence any individual who commits an offence against this Act to a sentence of community work, and the provisions of Part 2 of the Sentencing Act 2002 apply with all necessary modifications.”

• “(fa) commits an offence against section 63A (which relates to the taking of absolutely or partially protected marine wildlife) is liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years, or to a fine not exceeding $250,000, or both:”.

• “(1) Every person who commits an offence against any of the provisions listed in subsection (2) is liable on conviction to,—

  • “(a) in the case of an individual, imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years or a fine not exceeding $100,000, or both:

  • “(b) in the case of a body corporate, a fine not exceeding $200,000.”

“67B Penalty for offence of liberating wildlife

• Every person who commits an offence against section 56(1)(ab) is liable on conviction to,—

  • “(a) in the case of an individual, imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years or a fine not exceeding $100,000, or both:

  • “(b) in the case of a body corporate, a fine not exceeding $200,000.”

• “(5) Every person who commits an offence against any of the provisions listed in subsection (6) is liable on conviction to,—

  • “(a) in the case of an individual, imprisonment for a term not exceeding 1 year or a fine not exceeding $100,000, or both:

  • “(b) in the case of a body corporate, a fine not exceeding $200,000.

• “(6) The provisions are—

  • “(a) section 14(1C) (which relates to breaching a Proclamation or notice in respect of a wildlife refuge):

  • “(b) section 14(3A) (which relates to prohibited acts committed in wildlife refuges):

  • “(c) section 14A(4) (which relates to breaching a Proclamation in respect of a wildlife management reserve):

  • “(d) section 53(7) (which relates to the failure of a person or officer to comply with an authorisation):

  • “(e) section 61(6) (which relates to failing to produce various items):

  • “(f) section 65(1) (which provides for various miscellaneous offences):

  • “(g) section 66(2) (which relates to wilfully continuing an offence):

  • “(h) section 66(3) (which relates to failing to give a name, or giving a false name or address).

• “(7) Every person who commits an offence against any of the provisions listed in subsection (8) is liable on conviction to,—

  • “(a) in the case of an individual, imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years or a fine not exceeding $100,000, or both:

  • “(b) in the case of a body corporate, a fine not exceeding $200,000.

• “(8) The provisions are—

  • “(a) section 9(4) (which relates to breaching an Order in Council in respect of a wildlife sanctuary):

  • “(b) section 59(6) (which relates to obstructing the Director-General or an officer in the exercise of powers):

  • “(c) section 64 (which relates to acts committed in wildlife sanctuaries).”

“67I Penalties for offences committed for commercial gain or reward

• “(1) If a person is convicted of an offence against this Act and, on sentencing for that offence, the Court is satisfied beyond reasonable doubt that the offence was committed for the purpose of commercial gain or reward (whether or not any gain or reward is realised), the person is liable instead of any penalty otherwise prescribed to,—

  • “(a) in the case of an individual, imprisonment for a term not exceeding 5 years or a fine not exceeding $300,000, or both:

  • “(b) in the case of a body corporate, a fine not exceeding $300,000.

  “(2) Subsection (1) overrides every other provision of this Act to the contrary.”

• “(1) Every person who commits an offence against any of the provisions listed in subsection (2) is liable on conviction to,—

  • “(a) in the case of an individual, imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years or a fine not exceeding $100,000, or both:

  • “(b) in the case of a body corporate, a fine not exceeding $200,000:

  • “(c) in any case, where the offence is a continuing one, a further fine not exceeding $10,000 for every day on which the offence continues.

• “(2) The provisions are—

  • “(a) section 8(2), which relates to unauthorised hunting or killing and unauthorised discharge of weapons:

  • “(b) section 11(3), which relates to unauthorised capture, conveyance, possession, or liberation of wild animals:

  • “(c) section 12A(10), which relates to failing to maintain deer enclosures:

  • “(d) section 12B(6), which relates to failing to maintain animal enclosures on safari parks:

  • “(e) section 17(2), which relates to obstructing, hindering, or resisting officers:

  • “(f) section 36(1)(d), which relates to impeding, obstructing, or threatening officers:

  • “(g) section 36(3), which relates to engaging in wild animal recovery operations without a concession.

• “(3) Every person who commits an offence against any regulations made under this Act for which no penalty is provided elsewhere than in this subsection is liable,—

  • “(a) in the case of an individual,—

    • “(i) to a fine not exceeding $5,000; and

    • “(ii) if the offence is a continuing one, to a further fine not exceeding $500 for every day on which the offence continues:

  • “(b) in the case of a body corporate,—

    • “(i) to a fine not exceeding $10,000; and

    • “(ii) if the offence is a continuing one, to a further fine not exceeding $1,000 for every day on which the offence continues.

• “(3A) Every person who commits an offence against this Act for which no penalty is prescribed elsewhere in this Act is liable on conviction to—

  • “(a) in the case of an individual, imprisonment for a term not exceeding 1 year or a fine not exceeding $100,000, or both:

  • “(b) in the case of a body corporate, a fine not exceeding $200,000:

  • “(c) in any case, where the offence is a continuing one, a further fine not exceeding $10,000 for every day on which the offence continues.”

“39A Sentence of community work

• A court may sentence any individual who commits an offence against this Act to a sentence of community work, and the provisions of Part 2 of the Sentencing Act 2002 apply with all necessary modifications.

“39B Penalties for offences committed for commercial gain or reward

• “(1) If a person is convicted of an offence against this Act and, on sentencing for that offence, the Court is satisfied beyond reasonable doubt that the offence was committed for the purpose of commercial gain or reward (whether or not any gain or reward is realised), the person is liable instead of any penalty otherwise prescribed to,—

  • “(a) in the case of an individual, imprisonment for a term not exceeding 5 years or a fine not exceeding $300,000, or both:

  • “(b) in the case of a body corporate, a fine not exceeding $300,000:

  • “(c) in any case, where the offence is a continuing one, a further fine not exceeding $20,000 for every day on which the offence continues.

  “(2) Subsection (1) overrides every other provision of this Act to the contrary.”

• “(5) Every person commits an offence against this Act who refuses or fails to furnish any information or particulars required by the Director-General under subsection (3A).

• “(6) Every person who commits an offence against this section is liable on conviction before a District Court Judge to a fine not exceeding $10,000.”

• “(1) Every person commits an offence who—

  • “(a) acts in contravention of or fails to comply in any respect with any notice, direction, restriction, requirement, or condition given, made, or imposed under this Act; or

  • “(b) makes any false or misleading statement or any material omission in any communication with or application or return to the Minister, to the Director-General, or to the Department of Conservation, or any duly authorised officer or employee of the Department of Conservation, or any officer (whether in writing or otherwise), for the purposes of this Act; or

  • “(c) refuses or fails to furnish any return or information or particulars required by the Minister, the Director-General, or any duly authorised officer or employee of the Department of Conservation, or any officer, for the purposes of this Act.

• “(1A) Every person commits an offence against this Act who—

  • “(a) acts in contravention of or fails to comply in any respect with any notice, direction, restriction, requirement, or condition given, made, or imposed under any regulations made under this Act; or

  • “(b) makes any false or misleading statement or any material omission in any communication with or application or return to the Minister, to the Director-General, or to the Department of Conservation, or any duly authorised officer or employee of the Department of Conservation, or any officer (whether in writing or otherwise), for the purposes of any regulations made under this Act; or

  • “(c) refuses or fails to furnish any return or information or particulars required by the Minister, the Director-General, or any duly authorised officer or employee of the Department of Conservation, or any officer, for the purposes of any regulations made under this Act.”

• “(2A) Every person who commits an offence against subsection (1) or section 10 or 12(3) is liable on conviction to,—

  • “(a) in the case of an individual, imprisonment for a term not exceeding 1 year or a fine not exceeding $100,000, or both:

  • “(b) in the case of a body corporate, a fine not exceeding $200,000:

  • “(c) in any case, where the offence is a continuing one, a further fine not exceeding $10,000 for every day on which the offence continues.”

• “(a) in the case of an offence against subsection (2) or section 17,—

  • “(i) in the case of an individual, imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years or a fine not exceeding $100,000, or both:

  • “(ii) in the case of a body corporate, a fine not exceeding $200,000:

  • “(iii) in any case, where the offence is a continuing one, a further fine not exceeding $10,000 for every day on which the offence continues; and”.

“23A Penalties for offences committed for commercial gain or reward

• “(1) If a person is convicted of an offence against this Act and, on sentencing for that offence, the Court is satisfied beyond reasonable doubt that the offence was committed for the purpose of commercial gain or reward (whether or not any gain or reward is realised), the person is liable instead of any penalty otherwise prescribed to,—

  • “(a) in the case of an individual, imprisonment for a term not exceeding 5 years or a fine not exceeding $300,000, or both:

  • “(b) in the case of a body corporate, a fine not exceeding $300,000:

  • “(c) in any case, where the offence is a continuing one, a further fine not exceeding $20,000 for every day on which the offence continues.

  “(2) Subsection (1) overrides every other provision of this Act to the contrary.”

“26A Sentence of community work

• A court may sentence any individual who commits an offence against this Act to a sentence of community work, and the provisions of Part 2 of the Sentencing Act 2002 apply with all necessary modifications.”