(1)  Subject to subsection (2) , a person must not set, lay or place a leghold trap, glueboard trap or snare.

Penalty:  In the case of –

(a) a body corporate, a fine not exceeding 500 penalty units; or

(b) a natural person, a fine not exceeding 100 penalty units or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months, or both.

(2)  A person may apply to the Minister for an exemption to use a leghold trap, glueboard trap or snare.

(3)  The Minister, in granting an exemption, may impose any condition the Minister considers appropriate.

(4)  This section does not apply to –

(a) the use of a mist net by a person who holds a permit to use a mist net granted under the Nature Conservation Act 2002 ; or

(b) a gillnet used in accordance with any regulations or rules made under the Living Marine Resources Management Act 1995 ; or

(c) a box trap, cage trap, mousetrap and other similar devices.

(5)  The Minister may delegate the powers under this section to the Secretary.

(6)  In this section –

glueboard trap means a device that uses an adhesive substance to entrap an animal.