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CITY OF DARWIN BY-LAWS 2023
56Dog attacks
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56 Dog attacks (1) The owner of a dog must ensure that it does not behave aggressively resulting in: (a) physical contact with a person or another animal; or (b) damage to anything worn by the person or the animal. (2) The owner of a dog commits an offence if the owner fails to comply Maximum penalty: 60 penalty units. The infringement amount is 5 penalty units.