CITY OF DARWIN BY-LAWS 2023
5Meaning of properly contained
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5 Meaning of properly contained For these By-laws, an animal is taken to be properly contained on premises if the animal is, under humane conditions appropriate for the animal: (a) kept inside a building, a fenced yard, an enclosed run or another structure on the premises from which the animal is unable to escape; or
City of Darwin By-laws 2023 6 (b) leashed or restrained and unable to escape the premises. Note for by-law 5 Humane conditions means having sufficient space, access to water and food and access to enrichment items to allow the animal to exhibit behaviours normal for the species of animal.