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"(2) For the purpose of making a decision under subsection (1), the Registrar shall have regard to the following matters:
(a) the type of dog to which the application relates;
(b) the size and nature of the relevant premises;
(c) the security of the premises;
(d) the adequacy of the facilities for keeping the dog on the premises;
(e) the likelihood of any nuisance to the occupiers of neighbouring premises;
(f) any other relevant matter.
"(3) The conditions that may be specified under paragraph (1)(a) include the following:
(a) conditions relating to confining the dog in a yard;
(b) restrictions on the dog leaving the keeper's premises.
Seizure of dangerous dogs
"18M. (1) Where -
(a) the Registrar refuses to grant a dangerous dog licence;
(b) the Registrar cancels a dangerous dog licence; or
(c) a dangerous dog licence ceases to be in force in relation to a dangerous dog;
the Registrar shall cause the dog to be seized.
"(2) If the Registrar is satisfied on reasonable grounds that the keeper of a dangerous dog has failed to comply with a condition of the licence, he or she may cause the dog to be seized, subject to subsection (3).
"(3) The Registrar shall only seize a dangerous dog under subsection (2) if, in his or her opinion based on reasonable grounds, the failure to comply with the condition of the licence is of such a nature as to justify the seizure.
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