18Transport of dogs

18 Transport of dogs

(1)  A person who has the care or charge of a dog must ensure that the dog is transported –

(a) in a manner that is appropriate for its age, size and physiological status; and

(b) separately from –

(i) an incompatible dog; and

(ii) an item, or animal, that is reasonably likely to cause injury, harm or distress to the dog.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 20 penalty units.

(2)  A person who has the care or charge of a dog must ensure that, when being transported –

(a) the dog has access to sufficient shade and ventilation to ensure that the dog is not likely to suffer from heat stress during transportation; and

(b) if the dog is being transported on the back of a vehicle or trailer, the dog is tethered or restrained to prevent the dog from falling, or hanging, off the side of the vehicle or trailer.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 20 penalty units.

(3)  Subregulation (2)(b) does not apply to a dog being transported on the back of a vehicle or trailer while the dog is being used to herd livestock.

(4)  A person who has the care or charge of a dog must not leave the dog unattended in, or on, a vehicle where there is a reasonable likelihood of the dog suffering from heat stress or cold stress.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 20 penalty units.