2019, c. 25, s. 123

  • 123 (1) The portion of subsection 338(1) of the Act before paragraph (a) is replaced by the following:

    Marginal note:Fraudulently taking cattle or defacing brand

    • 338 (1) Every person is guilty of an indictable offence and liable to imprisonment for a term of not more than five years or is guilty of an offence punishable on summary conviction who, without the consent of the owner,

  • (2) The portion of subsection 338(1) of the English version of the Act after paragraph (b) is repealed.

  • (3) Subsection 338(2) of the Act is replaced by the following:

    • Marginal note:Punishment for theft of cattle

      (2) Every person who commits theft of cattle is guilty of

      • (a) an indictable offence and liable to imprisonment for a term of not more than 10 years; or

      • (b) an offence punishable on summary conviction.