DOG ACT 1976 - SECT 33GB

DOG ACT 1976 - SECT 33GB

33GB .         Dangerous dogs (restricted breed) to be sterilised

        (1)         The owner of a dangerous dog (restricted breed) that has reached 3 months of age must ensure that the dog is sterilised.

        Penalty:

            (a)         a fine of $10 000, but the minimum penalty is a fine of $500;

            (b)         for each separate and further offence committed by the person under the Interpretation Act 1984 section 71, a fine of $500.

        (2)         It is a defence to a charge of an offence under subsection (1) if the person charged satisfies the court that the dog —

            (a)         has a physical condition that is likely to cause the dog to die if it is sterilised; or

            (b)         is sterile.

        [Section 33GB inserted: No. 18 of 2013 s. 36.]