37Isolation of unwell dogs within facilities

37 Isolation of unwell dogs within facilities

(1)  A person who has the care or charge of a dog at a facility must, if the person suspects that the dog is suffering from a significant infectious disease or severe injury, take the dog to the isolation area of the facility unless –

(a) to do so would cause unreasonable pain or suffering to the dog; or

(b) a veterinary surgeon has specified in writing that it is appropriate to house the dog with other animals whilst suffering from the disease or injury; or

(c) it is unreasonable in the circumstances to relocate the dog.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 20 penalty units.

(2)  If subregulation (1)(a) or (c) applies in respect of a dog, the person having the care or charge of the dog at a facility must remove other animals from the area where the dog is located if it is reasonable to do so in the circumstances.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 20 penalty units.