Page 5327 - Week 14 - Wednesday, 29 November 2017

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(1A) The registrar—

(a) must refuse to approve the issue of a licence if—

(i) the applicant is disqualified from keeping a dog or any other animal; or

(ii) the dog is not implanted with an identifying microchip as required under this Act; or

Note  Section 138A deals with the disqualification of a person from keeping an animal.

(b) may refuse to approve the issue of a licence if the registrar reasonably believes—

(i) there would be an unacceptable risk to the safety of the public or other animals if the licence were issued; or

(ii) the applicant has failed, or is unable, to exercise responsible dog management, care or control.

5B  Section 25 (2) (f)

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

5C  Section 25 (3)

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5D  Dangerous dog licences—conditions

  New section 26 (1A)  

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(1A) In making a decision whether or not to impose a condition on a dangerous dog licence, the registrar must consider the safety of the public and other animals.

5E  Section 26 (2) (b)

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(b) requirements about the dog leaving the premises;

5F  Section 26 (2) (c)

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an approved course

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a course approved in writing by the registrar

5G  Dangerous dogs in public places

  Section 27 (1) and (2), penalty

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10 penalty units

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20 penalty units

5H  Section 28

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28  Signs on premises about dangerous dogs

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