Dog Control Act 2000
34Dangerous dog or restricted breed dog missing, dying, &c.
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34 Dangerous dog or restricted breed dog missing, dying, &c.
[Section 34 Amended by No. 72 of 2009, s. 15, Applied:01 Jul 2010] If a dangerous dog or a restricted breed dog goes missing, strays or dies, or is lost, sold or given away to another owner, the owner or a person on behalf of the owner of that dog must notify the general manager –
(a) of that fact as soon as practicable after becoming aware of that fact; or
(b) of the name and address of the new owner within 24 hours after the dog is sold or given away.
Penalty: Fine not exceeding 20 penalty units.