Yes, we would amend the proposed section 9.1 by removing the words “or excuse”. The section would therefore begin as follows: “No person shall, without lawful authority, enter a building or other enclosed place in which animals are kept...” We would take out: “knowing that…entering such a place could result…” because we do not believe that the words serve any purpose. Instead, we would say: “in order to expose the animals to a disease or toxic substance that is capable of affecting or contaminating them”. We would also take out “…or being reckless as to…”
On June 3rd, 2021. See this statement in context.