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5 penalty units
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15 penalty units
6F Section 42 (2), (3) and (4), penalty
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5 penalty units
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10 penalty units
6G Section 44
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44 Dogs in public places must be controlled
(1) A person commits an offence if—
(a) the person is the keeper or carer of a dog; and
(b) the person is with the dog in a public place; and
(c) the dog is not restrained by a leash.
Maximum penalty: 15 penalty units.
(2) A person commits an offence if—
(a) the person is the keeper or carer of a dog; and
(b) the person is with the dog in a public place; and
(c) the dog is not under the effective control of the person.
Maximum penalty: 15 penalty units.
(3) The keeper of a dog commits an offence if the dog—
(a) is in a public place; and
(b) is not with a carer.
Maximum penalty: 15 penalty units.
(4) Subsection (1) does not apply to a dog that is under the control of a person and is—
(a) in an exercise area declared under section 40 (Declaration—exercise areas); or
(b) a working dog working livestock; or
(c) taking part in—
(i) a dog show, field trial or obedience trial; or
(ii) a dramatic performance or other entertainment.
(5) In a prosecution for an offence against subsection (3), it is a defence if the defendant proves that the defendant took reasonable steps to prevent a contravention of the subsection.
6H Dogs on private premises to be restrained
Section 45 (1) and (3), penalty
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5 penalty units
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10 penalty units
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