319DCourt may disqualify person from owning or being in charge or control of a dog

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319D Court may disqualify person from owning or being in charge or control of a dog

If a person has been convicted, found guilty or found not guilty because of mental impairment, of an offence against section 319B(1) or (2) or 319C(1) or (2), the court may, in addition to or instead of any other penalty, order—

(a) that the person be disqualified for the period (not exceeding 10 years) specified in the order, from owning or being in charge or control of a dog; or

(b) that the conditions, specified in the order, apply for the period specified in the order to the person whenever the person is in charge or control of a dog.

S. 319E inserted by No. 8/2014 s. 35.

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