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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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