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Removal of dog from custody

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Part 3Control of dogs
Division 6Offences

41 Removal of dog from custody

(1)

A person commits an offence if the person:

(a) removes or attempts to remove a dog from the custody of an authorised person; or

(b) except under by‑law 19D, removes or attempts to remove a dog from a pound.

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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Section 41 — Removal of dog from custody — Nhulunbuy (Animal Control) By-Laws 1998 (Northern Territory) — Barrister AI