(1)  A general manager, by notice served on the owner of a dog –

(a) may declare that dog to be a dangerous dog if –

(i) the dog has caused serious injury to a person or another animal; or

(ii) there is reasonable cause to believe that the dog is likely to cause serious injury to a person or another animal; and

(b) is to give reasons for the declaration in the notice; and

(c) is to advise the owner of the right of appeal under section 31 .

(2)  The owner of a dog declared to be a dangerous dog must ensure that the dog is implanted in an approved manner with an approved microchip within –

(a) 30 days after service of the notice, if an appeal is not made under section 31 ; or

(b) 14 days after an order is made under section 31(2)(a) , if an appeal is made under that section and such an order is made.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 10 penalty units.