23ATerritorial authority may require probationary owner to undertake training
If a person is classified as a probationary owner under section 21, the territorial authority may require the person to undertake, at his or her own expense, a dog owner education programme or a dog obedience course (or both) approved by the territorial authority.
Every person commits an offence and is liable on
conviction to a fine not exceeding $3,000 who, without reasonable excuse, fails to comply with a requirement under subsection (1).
Notes
- Section 23A: inserted, on , by section 13 of the Dog Control Amendment Act 2003 (2003 No 119).
- Section 23A(1): amended, on , by section 5(1) of the Dog Control Amendment Act 2004 (2004 No 61).
- Section 23A(2): added, on , by section 5(2) of the Dog Control Amendment Act 2004 (2004 No 61).
- Section 23A(2): amended, on , by section 413 of the Criminal Procedure Act 2011 (2011 No 81).