DOG CONTROL ACT 2000 - SECT 11 Collars
DOG CONTROL ACT 2000 - SECT 11
Collars
(1) The owner or person in charge of a dog, other than a guide dog or hearing dog, must ensure that the dog, while in a public place, has a collar fastened around its neck to which is attached the dog's registration disc.Penalty: Fine not exceeding 1 penalty unit.(2) This section does not apply to (a) a working dog engaged in working; or(b) a hunting dog engaged in hunting; or(c) a dog engaged in racing; or(d) a dog engaged in showing; or(e) a dog engaged in trialling; or(f) a dog engaged in training for any activity referred to in paragraph (a) , (b) , (c) , (d) or (e) .(3) The owner or person in charge of a guide dog or a hearing dog must ensure that the dog, while in a public place, has its registration disc attached to its collar, lead or harness.Penalty: Fine not exceeding 1 penalty unit.(4) A person, without just cause, must not remove a collar from a dog that is in a public place.Penalty: Fine not exceeding 2 penalty units.