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(2) An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.

(3) Subsection (1) does not apply to—

(a) a dog under 84 days old if the person holds a breeding licence; or

(b) a dog kept by the person for less than 28 days; or

(d) a dog kept on land that is under a lease granted for agricultural or grazing purposes; or

(e) a dog kept on land that is under a lease that allows for an animal care facility.

Note The defendant has an evidential burden in relation to the matters mentioned in s (3) (see Criminal Code, s 58).

3R Multiple dog licences—approval or refusal

Section 20 (1)

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section 18 (Requirement to be licensed)

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section 19

3S New section 20 (2) (d)

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(d) the applicant is able to exercise responsible dog management, care and control.

3T New section 20 (3) (g)

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(g) the safety of the public and other animals.

3U Multiple dog licences—conditions

New section 21 (2) (d)

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(d) the safety of the public and other animals.

3V New section 21 (5)

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(5) A person commits an offence if the person fails to comply with a condition of a multiple dog licence.

Maximum penalty: 50 penalty units.

3W Declarations—dangerous dogs

Section 22 (1) (a)

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other than residential premises

Clause 4

Proposed new section 22 (1) (aa)

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injury to a person or serious injury to an animal