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(4) If the authorised person gives an oral direction under subsection (3), 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).

Maximum penalty: 50 penalty units.

13A Information to be given in notice of dog’s seizure

Section 61

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If a dog is seized under this part, the notice of seizure under section 60 (1) (b) (ii) must give the following information, if relevant:

13B Releasing dogs seized under general seizure power

Section 62 (2) (d)

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section 56 (a) or (b)

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section 56 (1) (a), (aa), (ab) or (b)

13C New section 62 (2) (g) and (h)

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(g) the keeper is able to exercise responsible dog management, care and control in relation to the dog; and

(h) there is not an unacceptable risk to the safety of the public and other animals from the dog being released.

13D Section 62 (3) (a)

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(a) the holding period has ended and—

13E Section 62 (3) (c)

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13F New section 62 (4)

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(4) In this section:

holding period, in relation to a seized dog, means—

(a) 28 days after the day the dog was seized (the original period); or

(b) if the registrar gives written notice to the dog’s keeper before the end of the original period—the original period plus an additional stated period.

Proposed new clauses 15A to 15N

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15A Section 63 (2) (d)

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