A person whether a licensed butcher or not who slaughters or causes to be slaughtered in any place—
(a) any cow or heifer without the permission of designated officer; or
(b) any animal which is known to be or appears to be in calf, in lamb, in kid, or in pig,
is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding $250. (Substituted by Act 15 of 1977)