New legislation for endangered species will increase fines and jail time

    Monday, 16 March 2026 12:00

    By Tonya Organ

    A corporation convicted of an offence will face fines not less than $5,000 or more than $2 million.

    Government has introduced proposed legislation to amend the Endangered Species Act.  It would mean fines and jail time would increase for convictions that impact protected species. A corporation convicted of an offence will face fines not less than $5,000 or more than $2 million.

     

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