Animal Management (Cats and Dogs) Act 2008
sec.68Abandonment prohibited
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sec.68 Abandonment prohibited
The owner of, or a responsible person for, a regulated dog must not abandon it unless the owner or responsible person has a reasonable excuse. Maximum penalty—300 penalty units. In this section— abandon includes leave for an unreasonable period, having regard to community health and safety. (sec.68-ssec.1) The owner of, or a responsible person for, a regulated dog must not abandon it unless the owner or responsible person has a reasonable excuse. Maximum penalty—300 penalty units. (sec.68-ssec.2) In this section— abandon includes leave for an unreasonable period, having regard to community health and safety.