Release of dogs from pounds
38 Release of dogs from pounds
A dog in a pound shall not be released from the pound:
subject to clause (2), unless it is registered;
(b) other than to the owner of the dog or to a person authorised to act as the owner's agent; and
(c) unless there is paid to the Council the main­tenance and release fees as determined by the Council.
(2) Clause (1)(a) does not apply to a dog that has not been usually kept within Mataranka for 3 consecutive months immediately preceding the date of its release from the pound.
(3) The burden of proof as to whether a person is the owner of the dog or a person authorised to act as the owner's agent lies on the person.
(4) The burden of proof in relation to a matter referred to in clause (2) lies on the owner of the dog or the owner's agent.
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