Australian Capital Territory Current Acts

DOMESTIC ANIMALS ACT 2000 - SECT 65

    (1)     This section applies if—

        (a)     a dog is seized under this Act; and

        (b)     after the seizure, the dog is declared to be a dangerous dog.

    (2)     The registrar must release the dog to a person claiming its release if, but only if, satisfied that—

        (a)     the person claiming its release is the dog's keeper; and

        (b)     a dangerous dog licence is in force for the dog; and

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

        (d)     there is not an unacceptable risk to the safety of the public or another animal from the dog being released and kept in accordance with the conditions of a dangerous dog licence; and

        (e)     any fee payable under section 144 for the release of the dog has been paid.