64Remedial action for dangerous dog

64 Remedial action for dangerous dog (1) If the owner of a dangerous dog fails to comply with the duties of an owner under by-law 61 more than once in a 12-month period, the CEO may require the owner to take either or both of the following actions: (a) undergo further specified behavioural or other training with the dog at the owner's expense; (b) surrender the dog to the pound.

City of Darwin By-laws 2023 34 (2) If the CEO intends to take action under clause (1), the CEO must give the owner of the dangerous dog a notice that: (a) states what action the CEO is proposing under that clause; and (b) states the grounds for taking that action; and (c) invites the owner to show cause, within 14 days, why the action should not be taken. (3) After considering any response received within 14 days after the day of the notice, the CEO must decide whether to take action under clause (1). (4) As soon as practicable after making a decision under clause (3), the CEO must give a decision notice to the owner of the dangerous dog.