35Condition of dog while at facilities

35 Condition of dog while at facilities

(1)  A person in charge of a facility must ensure that each dog housed at the facility is maintained so as to ensure that the coat of the dog is not matted or tangled.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 5 penalty units.

(2)  A person is not guilty of an offence under subregulation (1) if –

(a) the matting or tangling of the coat of a dog is a characteristic of that breed of dog; or

(b) the condition of the coat of a dog does not promote disease, or cause physical discomfort or injury, to the dog.