Section 499: Definitions

In this Chapter, unless the context otherwise requires‐"animal" means any domestic or
captive animal;
"captive animal" means any animal (not being a domestic animal) of whatsoever kind
or species, including any bird, fish or reptile, which is in captivity, or confinement, or
which is maimed, pinioned or subjected to any appliance or contrivance for the
purpose of hindering or preventing its escape from captivity or confinement;
"domestic animal" means any animal or bird which is tame or which has been or is
being sufficiently tamed to serve some purpose for the use of man.
Chapter 51. Miscellaneous offences in relation to ships and wharves