Dog Control Act 1996

Dog control officers and dog rangers

18: Wilful obstruction of dog control officer or dog ranger

You could also call this:

"Don't get in the way of dog control officers or rangers on purpose"

If you wilfully obstruct or hinder a dog control officer or dog ranger, you commit an offence. You can be fined up to $3,000 if you are convicted. This happens when you intentionally get in the way of a dog control officer or dog ranger who is doing their job.

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17: Powers of warranted officers, or

"What powers do special officers have to help protect animals?"

19: Power of constable, dog control officer, or dog ranger to request information about owner, or

"Authorities can ask dog owners for their details and you must tell them the truth."

18Wilful obstruction of dog control officer or dog ranger

Every person commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $3,000 who wilfully obstructs or hinders any dog control officer or dog ranger in the exercise of his or her powers.

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1982 No 42 s 18(b)

Notes

Section 18: amended, on 1 July 2013, by section 413 of the Criminal Procedure Act 2011 (2011 No 81).
Section 18: amended, on 1 December 2003, by section 8 of the Dog Control Amendment Act 2003 (2003 No 119).