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In forceDangerous dogs in public places
Part 2Dogs
Division 2.3Dangerous dogs
27 Dangerous dogs in public places
(1)
A person commits an offence if—
(a)
the person is the carer of a dangerous dog; and
(b)
the person is with the dog in a public place; and
(c)
the dog is not wearing a muzzle.
Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units.
(2)
A person commits an offence if—
(a)
the person is the keeper of a dangerous dog; and
(b)
the dog is in a public place without the keeper or a carer.
Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units.
(3)
An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.
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