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ANIMAL MANAGEMENT (CATS AND DOGS) ACT 2008 - SECT 90

Notice of proposed declaration

90 Notice of proposed declaration

(1) If a local government proposes to make a regulated dog declaration it must give any owner of the dog a notice (a
"proposed declaration notice" ) stating—
(a) the following details for the dog—
(i) breed;
(ii) colour;
(iii) sex;
(iv) any other noticeable distinguishing features or marks; and
(b) the local government proposes to declare the dog to be a regulated dog; and
(c) the type of regulated dog declaration proposed to be made, other than for a restricted dog; and
(d) if the proposed declaration is for a dangerous dog declaration or menacing dog declaration—reasons for the proposed declaration; and
(e) an owner of the dog may make, within a stated period, written representations to show why the proposed declaration should not be made; and
(f) if the dog is a restricted dog, that—
(i) the representations may include a written opinion from a veterinary surgeon or other evidence about the dog’s breed; and
(ii) under section 71 , a person must not, unless the person has a reasonable excuse, own, or be a responsible person for, a restricted dog unless the relevant local government has issued a restricted dog permit for the dog.
(2) The stated period must end at least 14 days after the proposed declaration notice is given.
(3) The proposed declaration notice may be accompanied by a written opinion from a veterinary surgeon or other evidence about the dog’s breed.



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