Animal Management (Cats and Dogs) Act 2008
sec.128Receipt for dog in particular circumstances
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sec.128 Receipt for dog in particular circumstances
This section applies if the dog— has, or appears to have, a registered owner; or was seized from a person who had immediate control or custody of it. The authorised person must, as soon as practicable after the seizure, give the registered owner or person a written receipt for the dog— generally describing the dog and its condition; and stating the dog has been seized. If the registered owner is not present at the place at which the dog was seized and— the place is not a public place—the receipt may be given by leaving it at the place in a conspicuous position and in a reasonably secure way; or the place is a public place—the receipt may be given by leaving it at the address stated on the registration notice for the dog. (sec.128-ssec.1) This section applies if the dog— has, or appears to have, a registered owner; or was seized from a person who had immediate control or custody of it. (sec.128-ssec.2) The authorised person must, as soon as practicable after the seizure, give the registered owner or person a written receipt for the dog— generally describing the dog and its condition; and stating the dog has been seized. (sec.128-ssec.3) If the registered owner is not present at the place at which the dog was seized and— the place is not a public place—the receipt may be given by leaving it at the place in a conspicuous position and in a reasonably secure way; or the place is a public place—the receipt may be given by leaving it at the address stated on the registration notice for the dog.
- (a) has, or appears to have, a registered owner; or
- (b) was seized from a person who had immediate control or custody of it.
- (a) generally describing the dog and its condition; and
- (b) stating the dog has been seized.
- (a) the place is not a public place—the receipt may be given by leaving it at the place in a conspicuous position and in a reasonably secure way; or
- (b) the place is a public place—the receipt may be given by leaving it at the address stated on the registration notice for the dog.