Section 509 — Crimes Act 1900 (NSW)

Restoration of such stolen animals etc

Any such animal or bird as is mentioned in section 505, or the skin thereof, which has been found in the possession of any person may be restored to the owner thereof by the order of the Local Court.

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Related sections

s 506 — Stealing animals etc ordinarily kept in confinement—second offence
s 507 — Possession of stolen animals etc
s 508 — Possession of stolen animals etc—second offence
s 510 — Setting engine for deer etc
s 512 — Taking fish in waters on private property
s 513 — Stealing shrubs etc

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