reg 40
In forceAbandoning dog
Part 3Control of dogs
Division 6Offences
40 Abandoning dog
(1) A person commits an offence if the person abandons a dog in the corporation area.
Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units.
(2)
An offence against clause (1) is an offence of strict liability.
(3) It is a defence to a prosecution for an offence against clause (1) if the defendant has a reasonable excuse.
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