Northern Territory Consolidated Regulations Northern Territory Consolidated Regulations(1) In relation to a dog, "owner "means any of the following:
(a) the person who is registered as the owner of the dog;
(b) the person for the time being in control or possession of the dog;
(c) the occupier of premises or a part of premises where the dog is usually kept or kept for the time being.
(2) In relation to any other animal, owner means any of the following:
(a) the person for the time being in control or possession of the animal;
(b) the occupier of premises or a part of premises where the animal is usually kept or kept for the time being.
(3) If an owner under clause (1) or (2) is under the age of 18 years, any parent or guardian of the owner is taken to be the owner of the dog or other animal.
(4) Despite clause (1)(b) and (c), owner does not include a person controlling or keeping a dog under by-law 19B, 19F, 19G or 19H.