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Dog Control Act 1996

Dangerous and menacing dogs

33F: Owner must advise person with possession of dangerous or menacing dog of requirement to muzzle and leash dog in public

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"Tell dog minders to muzzle and leash your dangerous dog in public"

If you own a dog that has been classified as dangerous under section 31 or menacing under section 33A or section 33C, you need to know some rules. You must tell someone who is looking after your dog for up to 72 hours that they have to muzzle and leash the dog when it is in public, as stated in section 32(1)(b) or section 33E(1)(a). If you do not tell them, you can get a fine of up to $500.

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33FOwner must advise person with possession of dangerous or menacing dog of requirement to muzzle and leash dog in public

  1. This section applies to an owner whose dog has been classified as—

  2. dangerous under section 31; or
    1. menacing under section 33A or section 33C.

      1. If the dog is in the possession of another person for a period not exceeding 72 hours, the owner must advise the person of the requirement to comply with section 32(1)(b) or section 33E(1)(a), as the case may be (which relate to the requirement to muzzle and leash the dog in public).

      2. Every person who fails to comply with subsection (2) commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $500.

      Notes
      • Section 33F: inserted, on , by section 21 of the Dog Control Amendment Act 2003 (2003 No 119).
      • Section 33F(3): amended, on , by section 413 of the Criminal Procedure Act 2011 (2011 No 81).