Australian Capital Territory Repealed Acts

This legislation has been repealed.

DOG CONTROL ACT 1975 (REPEALED) - SECT 33

(1)     An inspector or a member of the Police Force may destroy a dog that—

        (a)     is found at large in a public place or has, in pursuance of this Act, been seized on land occupied by a person other than the keeper of the dog; and

        (b)     is so injured or diseased—

              (i)     that its life can not be saved; or

              (ii)     that it is dangerous to persons or other animals.

(2)     If a dog that is destroyed under subsection (1)—

        (a)     had the registration number allotted in respect of it tattooed on 1 of its ears; or

        (b)     was carrying its registration tag;

the Registrar shall cause notice in writing of the destruction of the dog to be served by post on the person who is shown in the register as the keeper of the dog at the address shown in the register as the address of that person.