Australian Capital Territory Current Acts

DOMESTIC ANIMALS ACT 2000 - SECT 60

    (1)     An authorised person—

        (a)     may impound a seized dog; and

        (b)     if a dog is impounded—

              (i)     if the identity of the dog's keeper or carer is not known—must make reasonable inquiries to find out who is the keeper or carer; or

              (ii)     if the identity of the dog's keeper or carer is known—must give oral or written notice to the keeper or carer in accordance with section 61 about the dog's seizure.

    (2)     The authorised person may give the notice by telephone.

    (3)     For subsection (1) (a), if the authorised person is reasonably satisfied that the dog can be kept by the keeper or carer on suitable and secure premises, the authorised person may direct the keeper or carer orally, or in writing, to keep the dog on the premises in accordance with any stated conditions until the investigation is completed.

    (4)     The conditions may include—

        (a)     a condition prescribed by regulation; and

        (b)     any other condition the authorised person considers appropriate.

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

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

Maximum penalty: 50 penalty units.

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