Section 299 - Taking and using cattle, without consent of owner

A person commits a criminal offence and is liable to a fine not exceeding five penalty units who intentionally and unlawfully catches, takes or drives, or attempts to catch, take or drive, cattle from or out of a pasture, an enclosure, a stable or any other place,

(a) for the purpose of riding the animal, or of using it in the carrying of a load or burden or in the drawing of a cart or carriage, or

(b) for the purpose of sorting it loose or of driving it about, or

(c) for any other unlawful and mischievous purpose,

without the consent of the owner or of the person entrusted with the charge of the animal, and without having a probable claim or pretence of title.