Where, in any prosecution for an offence against
this Act, it is established that a person is in possession, custody or control of any 1[wild animal, captive
animal], animal article, meat, 1[trophy, uncured trophy, specified plant, or part or derivative thereof 2[or
scheduled specimen]] it shall be presumed, until the contrary is proved, the burden of proving which shall
lie on the accused, that such person is in unlawful possession, custody or control of such 1[wild animal,
captive animal], animal article, meat, 2[trophy, uncured trophy, specified plant, or part or derivative
thereof 3[or scheduled specimen].]
1. Subs. by Act 18 of 2022, s. 36, for "captive animal" (w.e.f. 1-4-2023).
2. Subs. by Act 44 of 1991, s. 40, for "trophy or uncured trophy" (w.e.f. 2-10-1991).
3. Ins. by Act 18 of 2022, s. 36 (w.e.f. 1-4-2023).