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(b) the dog’s registration is cancelled under section 13 (1) (c) or (2) (b); or

(d) the keeper breeds a litter from the dog without a breeding licence; or

(e) the dog is at least 6 months old and not de-sexed and the keeper does not hold a permit under part 3 for the dog; or

(f) the authorised person reasonably believes that—

(i) the keeper or carer of the dog is not demonstrating responsible dog management, care or control in relation to the dog; or

(ii) the safety of the public or other animals are at risk because of the keeper or carer’s actions.

(3) If subsection (2) (d) applies, the authorised person may seize the parent dogs and pups.

Clause 10

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10 New section 56A

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56A Seizure of dogs—investigation of complaints about attacking, harassing or menacing dogs

(1) This section applies if the registrar investigates a complaint about a dog under section 53A (Complaints about attacking, harassing or menacing dogs).

(2) An authorised person—

(a) must seize the dog if the complaint is that—

(i) the dog attacked the complainant or another person; and

(ii) the attack caused the death of or serious injury to a person; or

(b) in any other case—may seize the dog.

(3) If an authorised person seizes a dog, the authorised person must—

(a) impound the dog on Territory premises until the investigation is completed; or

(b) if the authorised person is reasonably satisfied that the dog can be kept by the keeper on suitable and secure premises—impound the dog by directing the keeper orally, or in writing, to keep the dog on the premises in accordance with any stated conditions until the investigation is completed.

(4) If the authorised person gives an oral direction under subsection (3) (b), the authorised person must confirm the direction in writing as soon as practicable.

(5) A person commits an offence if the person fails to comply with a direction under subsection (3) (b).

Maximum penalty: 50 penalty units.

Clause 12

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