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DOG CONTROL ACT 2000 (NO. 102 OF 2000) - SECT 32

Dangerous dogs
The owner or person in charge of a dangerous dog must ensure that –
(a) the dog, when in a public place –
(i) is muzzled so as to be unable to bite a person or animal; and
(ii) is on a lead not exceeding 2 metres that is sufficient to control and restrain the dog; and
(iii) is under the control of a person at least 18 years of age; and
(b) the dog, when not in a public place –
(i) is housed in a childproof enclosure; or
(ii) when not under adult supervision, is secured and restrained by a lead not exceeding 2 metres; and
(c) the dog wears an approved collar at all times; and
(d) the microchip implanted in the dog is not removed without the approval of the general manager.
Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 20 penalty units.



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