New Zealand Acts

DOG CONTROL ACT 1996 - SECT 78C

78C Matters to which Minister must have regard before recommending Order in Council under section 78A

1 Before recommending to the Governor-General that an Order in Council be made under section 78A , the Minister must, in respect of each breed or type of dog referred to in the proposed Order in Council,—

a) consult with, and consider any advice given by such representatives from local government, animal welfare organisations, dog clubs, and veterinary practices as the Minister considers appropriate; and

b) have regard to the matters set out in subsection (2).

2 The matters that the Minister must have regard to and seek advice, are—

a) the tendency of the breed or type to exhibit aggressive behaviour; and

b) the tendency of the breed or type to attack; and

c) the risks to public safety if the breed or type is not listed in Schedule 4 (if any); and

d) the companion value of the breed or type (if any); and

e) the classification and experience of the breed or type in any other country; and

f) any other matters that the Minister considers relevant.

History: Section 78C: inserted, on 1 December 2003, by section 46 of the Dog Control Amendment Act 2003 (2003 No 119).