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In forceProduction of permits
Part 3Dogs and cats
Division 3.2Controlling dogs and cats
79 Production of permits
(1)
A keeper or owner of a dog or cat commits an offence if—
(a)
an authorised person asks the keeper or owner to show a permit for the dog or cat; and
(b)
the keeper or owner fails to show the permit to the authorised person within 24 hours after being asked.
Maximum penalty: 5 penalty units.
(2)
An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.
(3)
A person is not required to comply with a requirement under this section if, when asked by the person, the authorised person does not produce the authorised person’s identity card.
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