(1)  An owner of a dog declared to be a dangerous dog under section 29 may appeal against the declaration to a magistrate within 14 days after service of the notice.

(2)  A magistrate may order that –

(a) the declaration is confirmed; or

(b) the declaration be set aside.

(3)  If a magistrate sets aside a declaration in respect of a dog, a general manager may only declare the dog to be a dangerous dog in respect of behaviour of the dog that occurs after the decision of the magistrate.