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Legislative Assembly for the ACT: 1997 Week 1 Hansard (20 February) . . Page.. 302 ..

Mr Humphries (continuing):

6. Fines imposed by the court usually give the defendant extended time to pay the penalties and if penalties remain unpaid a warrant is issued by the court for that person's arrest. Following up payment of court imposed fines are court responsibilities and not those of Dog Control.

7. In the 12 month period of October 1995 to October 1996, 2,103 dogs have been impounded through removal from public places by Dog Inspectors or handed in by a member of the public.

8. From the dogs impounded 893 dogs remained were unclaimed and were destroyed in the same period.

9. An education program is currently being considered by Government which will remind dog owners of their responsibilities and simultaneously encourage people to register their dog.

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