Section 306 - Court may deprive ownership

(1) Where the owner of an animal is convicted of cruelty or of permitting cruelty to an animal, the Court may, in addition to any other punishment, deprive the owner of the ownership of the animal, and may make any other order as to the disposal of the animal.

(2) An order shall not be made under subsection (1), unless it is shown by evidence as to a previous connection, or as to the character of the owner, or otherwise, that the animal, if left with the owner, is likely to be exposed to further cruelty.