Northern Territory Consolidated Regulations Northern Territory Consolidated Regulations(1) As a condition of registration of a dangerous dog, the registered owner of the dog must:
(a) ensure the dog is under the effective control of a person who is at least 18 years of age at all times when the dog is outside the premises where the dog is usually kept; and
(b) ensure the dog is controlled by a suitable leash at all times when:
(i) the dog is outside the premises where the dog is usually kept; or
(ii) the dog is kept on premises that are not fenced in a manner determined by the Corporation; and
(c) keep the dog muzzled at all times when the dog is outside the premises where it is usually kept; and
(d) ensure the dog is sterilised; and
(e) inform any prospective purchaser or owner of the dog that it is a dangerous dog; and
(f) if ownership of the dog is transferred – notify the Corporation of the name and address of the new owner within 24 hours after the transfer; and
(g) if the registered owner intends to keep the dog at a location different to the premises where the dog is usually kept for a period exceeding 14 days – notify the Corporation of the new address within 24 hours after the dog is relocated; and
(h) if the dog attacks, or is alleged to have attacked, a person or animal – notify the Corporation of the attack, or alleged attack, within 24 hours after the earlier of:
(i) the attack, or alleged attack; or
(ii) the time the registered owner is made aware of the attack, or alleged attack; and
(i) if the dog is missing – notify the Corporation within 24 hours after the registered owner becomes aware the dog is missing; and
(j) if the dog dies – notify the Corporation within 14 days after its death.
(2) If the registered owner of a dangerous dog contravenes clause (1) more than once in a 12 month period, the Corporation may, by written notice served on the registered owner of the dog, require the registered owner to show cause why the Corporation should not cancel the registration of the dog.
(3) The Corporation may, not less than 14 days after the day a notice under clause (2) is served, by written notice served on the registered owner:
(a) cancel the registration of the dog; or
(b) impose additional conditions on the registration of the dog.
(4) In making a decision to cancel the registration of a dog or impose additional conditions on the registration of a dog under clause (3), the Corporation must consider any response provided by the registered owner of the dog within the period of 14 days after the date of service of the notice under clause (2).