Collars for dangerous dogs and restricted breed dogs
16 Collars for dangerous dogs and restricted breed dogs
For the purposes of sections 40 and 41HA of the Act, a collar is of the kind prescribed if—
it consists of red stripes alternately spaced with yellow stripes each being of a width of not less than 20 mm and not more than 30 mm and set diagonal to the rim of the collar; and
at least one of the two colours reflects light in the dark; and
it is made of durable materials; and
it is able to be securely fastened; and
it has a facility to attach a leash; and
it has a minimum width of—
25 mm for a dog weighing not more than 40 kg; or
50 mm for a dog weighing more than 40 kg.
An owner of a dog must not put on a dog, other than a dangerous dog or a restricted breed dog, a collar resembling the collar prescribed by subregulation (1).
Penalty: 2 penalty units.
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