Determination of application
15 Determination of application
(1) Subject to these By‑laws, the Registrar shall, not later than 14 days after receiving an application under by‑law 14:
(a) grant a licence in respect of the premises, either conditionally or unconditionally; or
refuse to grant a licence in respect of the premises.
(2) The Registrar shall, in considering an application under by‑law 14, take into account any matter which, in the Registrar's opinion, is relevant and in particular:
(a) the facilities for controlling dogs at the premises specified in the application;
the number of dogs kept or to be kept on the premises; and
(c) the likely impact, if the licence is granted, on residents in the locality where the premises are situated.
The Registrar shall not grant a licence if:
(a) the applicant has not, if so required by the Council by resolution, completed a dog obedience course or dog training course referred to in by‑law 11(4);
(b) the premises in respect of which the application relates are not fenced in accordance with a determination of the Council under by‑law 11(5); or
(c) the applicant fails to provide the written evidence referred to in by‑law 14(2)(b).
(4) If the Registrar under clause (1) refuses to grant a licence or grants a licence subject to conditions, the Registrar shall serve on the applicant a statement in writing of the reasons for the decision.
(5) Subject to these By‑laws, a licence remains in force for the period, not exceeding 12 months, specified in the licence.
Division 3 Renewal, cancellation, &c. of registration and licences
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