Animal Management (Cats and Dogs) Act 2008
sec.7Act does not affect other rights or remedies
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sec.7 Act does not affect other rights or remedies
Subject to sections 41 and 103 , this Act does not limit a civil right or remedy that exists apart from this Act, whether at common law or otherwise. Without limiting subsection (1) , compliance with this Act does not necessarily show that a civil obligation that exists apart from this Act has been satisfied or has not been breached. In addition, a breach of an obligation under this Act does not, of itself, give rise to an action for breach of statutory duty or another civil right or remedy. (sec.7-ssec.1) Subject to sections 41 and 103 , this Act does not limit a civil right or remedy that exists apart from this Act, whether at common law or otherwise. (sec.7-ssec.2) Without limiting subsection (1) , compliance with this Act does not necessarily show that a civil obligation that exists apart from this Act has been satisfied or has not been breached. (sec.7-ssec.3) In addition, a breach of an obligation under this Act does not, of itself, give rise to an action for breach of statutory duty or another civil right or remedy.