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ANIMAL WELFARE (DOGS) REGULATIONS 2016 (S.R. 2016, NO. 121) - REG 14

Transport of dogs
(1)  If a person with care or charge of a dog transports the dog, the person must ensure that the dog is transported –
(a) in a manner that is appropriate for the age, size and physiological status of the dog; and
(b) separately from –
(i) any incompatible dog; and
(ii) any item, or animal, that is reasonably likely to cause injury, harm or distress to the dog.
Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 20 penalty units.
(2)  A person with care or charge of a dog must ensure that, while the dog is being transported –
(a) the dog has access to sufficient shade and ventilation to ensure that the dog is not likely to suffer from heat stress while being transported; and
(b) if the dog is being transported on the back of a vehicle or trailer, the dog is tethered or restrained so as to prevent the dog from falling, or hanging, off the side of the vehicle or trailer.
Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 20 penalty units.
(3)  Subregulation (2)(b) does not apply to a dog being transported on the back of a vehicle or trailer while the dog is being used to herd livestock.
(4)  A person with care or charge of a dog must not leave the dog unattended in a vehicle where there is a reasonable likelihood of the dog suffering from heat stress or cold stress.
Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 20 penalty units.


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