Australian Capital Territory Numbered Acts

DOMESTIC ANIMALS (DANGEROUS DOGS) LEGISLATION AMENDMENT ACT 2017 (NO. 46 OF 2017) - SECT 96

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65A     Releasing dogs seized because of complaint

    (1)     This section applies if a dog is seized under section 56A (Seizure of dogs—investigation of complaints about attacking, harassing or menacing dogs).

    (2)     The registrar must release the dog to a person claiming its release if—

        (a)     the registrar is reasonably satisfied of the matters mentioned in section 62 (2) (excluding paragraph (d)); and

        (b)     the investigation is completed.

    (3)     The registrar may release the dog under subsection (2) only if satisfied that—

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

        (b)     there is not an unacceptable risk to the safety of the public and other animals from the dog being released and kept in accordance with the conditions of any dangerous dog licence and control order; and

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