Australian Capital Territory Repealed Acts

This legislation has been repealed.

DOG CONTROL ACT 1975 (REPEALED) - SECT 21

(1)     Where a female dog is in a public place while it is on heat, the keeper of the dog is guilty of an offence and, on conviction, is punishable by a fine not exceeding 5 penalty units.

(2)     Subsection (1) does not apply to or in relation to a dog that is confined in a motor vehicle.

(3)     In a prosecution for an offence against subsection (1)—

        (a)     it is not a defence that the dog was under the control of a competent person; and

        (b)     it is a defence that the keeper had taken reasonable precautions to prevent the dog from being in a public place.

(4)     Where a dog is in a public place and is not—

        (a)     restrained by a competent person by means of a leash; and

        (b)     under the control of that person;

the keeper of the dog is guilty of an offence.

Penalty: 5 penalty units.

(5)     It is a defence to a prosecution for an offence against subsection (4) that the keeper had taken reasonable precautions to avoid contravening subsection (4).

(6)     Subsection (4) does not apply if the dog is—

        (a)     in an exercise area declared under section 7C;

        (b)     a working dog working livestock;

        (c)     participating in a dog show, field trial or obedience trial; or

        (d)     participating in a dramatic performance or other entertainment;

and is under the control of a competent person.