New Zealand Acts

DOG CONTROL ACT 1996 - SECT 33EC

33EC Offence to fail to comply with section 33E(1) or 33EB

1 Every person who fails to comply with section 33E(1) or 33EB commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $3,000.

2 If a person fails to comply with section 33E(1) or 33EB , a dog control officer or dog ranger may—

a) seize and remove the dog concerned from the person's possession; and

b) retain custody of the dog until—

i) the dog control officer or dog ranger is satisfied that the person has demonstrated a willingness to comply with section 33E(1) or 33EB (as the case may be); or

ii) the dog is disposed of under section 71A .

History: Section 33EC: inserted, on 28 June 2006, by section 14 of the Dog Control Amendment Act 2006 (2006 No 23).   Section 33EC(1): amended, on 1 July 2013, by section 413 of the Criminal Procedure Act 2011 (2011 No 81).  

History: Heading: inserted, on 28 June 2006, by section 14 of the Dog Control Amendment Act 2006 (2006 No 23).