Australian Capital Territory Current Acts

DOMESTIC ANIMALS ACT 2000 - SECT 46

    (1)     The carer of a dog must hygienically dispose of any faeces dropped by the dog in a public place or in a stormwater drain or channel (whether on public or private land).

Maximum penalty: 5 penalty units.

Example—hygienic disposal

using a plastic bag or sealable container and placing the bag or container in a garbage bin

    (2)     The carer of a dog commits an offence if the carer—

        (a)     takes the dog into a public place or a stormwater drain or channel (whether on public or private land); and

        (b)     is not carrying equipment suitable for the hygienic disposal of faeces dropped by the dog.

Maximum penalty: 5 penalty unit.

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