Northern Territory Consolidated Regulations Northern Territory Consolidated Regulations53. Interpretation
(1) In this Division:
animal means all animals kept on private premises in the municipality, and includes dogs, cats, birds and reptiles.
attack means either or both of the following:
(a) a Level 1 attack;
(b) a Level 2 attack.
cat means an animal of the genus Felis .
class , of cats or dogs, means cats or dogs of a specified breed, kind or description.
declared dog means:
(a) a Declared Dog (Category 1); or
(b) a Declared Dog (Category 2); or
(c) a Declared Dog (Category 3).
Declared Dog (Category 1) means:
(a) a dog declared as such under by-law 55B(1); or
(b) a member of a class of dogs declared to be a prescribed breed under by-law 55B(3).
Declared Dog (Category 2) means a dog declared as such under
by-law
55C(1).
Declared Dog (Category 3) means a dog declared as such under
by-law
55D(1).
dog means an animal of the genus Canis.
dog exercise area means a
dog exercise area declared under
by-law 62(1).
dog restriction area means a
dog restriction area declared under
by-law 62(2).
dog-tag means a dog-tag issued or permitted under by-law 57.
identification device means a device or mark used for identifying an animal registered under this Part and includes a dog-tag, permanent electronic subcutaneous implant, tattoo or other approved device or mark.
Level 1 attack , see by-law 55A(1).
Level 2 attack , see by-law 55A(2).
permanent electronic subcutaneous implant means an electronic device that can be implanted into the tissue of an animal for the purposes of identification.
prescribed breed , of dog, means a class of dogs declared to be a prescribed breed under by-law 55B(3).
registered owner , of a dog or cat, means the person named in the register as the owner of the dog or cat.
repealed by-laws means:
(a) the Darwin (Control of Dogs) By-laws as repealed
by these
By-laws; or
(b) Part 3, Division 2 of these By-laws as in force immediately before the commencement of this by-law.
suitable leash means a leash, cord, chain or similar device not longer than 2 metres or another length approved by the council.
veterinarian means a registered veterinarian as defined in the Veterinarians Act .
(2) Unless the contrary intention appears, a reference in this Division to the owner of a dog or cat (other than to the registered owner) includes the following persons:
(a) the person for the time being controlling the dog or cat;
(b) the occupier of premises or a part of premises where the dog or cat is usually kept; and
(c) if the owner has not attained the age of 17 years - a parent or guardian of the owner.
(3) However, a reference to the owner of a dog or cat does not include a person controlling or keeping a dog or cat under Subdivision 6 or 7.
(4) A reference in this Division to a dog or cat at large is a reference to a dog or cat:
(a) in a place other than premises owned or occupied by the owner of the dog or cat; and
(b) not in the custody of an authorised person or in a pound.