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Dangerous, wild and exotic animalsPossibly — unconfirmed
Possibly — unconfirmed
Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.
Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed
Possessing, trading or breeding dangerous / wild / exotic animals without authorisationPossibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- Imprisonment 1–6 months
- Fine
- Fine AED 10,000–500,000
Imprisonment and/or fine.
Art. 21 — possessing a dangerous animal for the purpose of tradePossibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- Imprisonment (term not specified in article)
- Fine
- Fine AED 50,000–500,000
Imprisonment and/or fine.
Using an animal to attack another person, where the assault leads to the victim's deathPossibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- Life
- Fine
- —
Using an animal to attack, causing disabilityPossibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- Imprisonment up to 7 years
- Fine
- —
Using an animal to attack, causing minor injuriesPossibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- Imprisonment up to 1 year
- Fine
- Fine up to AED 10,000
Using an animal to frighten peoplePossibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- Imprisonment (term not specified in article)
- Fine
- Fine AED 10,000–400,000
Imprisonment and/or fine.
Note on this entry
In all cases the animal is confiscated.
Source
Not legal advice. This range is the statutory penalty as written in the law — it is
not “your sentence.” What is NOT accounted for here: Priors, plea, discretion. If you face a real
charge, consult a licensed lawyer in the relevant jurisdiction.