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In forceSeizure and detention of other dogs
Part 3Control of Dogs
Division 4Seizure of dogs
37 Seizure and detention of other dogs
An authorised person may seize and detain any dog in respect of which the person has reasonable cause to believe that an offence under section 19 or 32 has been committed.
A dog seized under subsection (1) is to be detained in a pound, approved animal welfare organisation or any form of custody the authorised person directs until – if proceedings for an offence under section 19 or 32 are instituted within 7 working days after the day on which the dog was seized, the completion of those proceedings; or if the proceedings are not instituted within that period of 7 working days, the expiration of that period.
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