34BOffence to transfer ownership of dangerous dog or restricted breed dog without approval

34B Offence to transfer ownership of dangerous dog or restricted breed dog without approval

[Section 34B Inserted by No. 72 of 2009, s. 16, Applied:01 Jul 2010]

(1)  A person must not, without the written approval of a general manager, sell, or otherwise transfer ownership of, a dangerous dog or a restricted breed dog.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 20 penalty units.

(2)  A person does not commit an offence under this section by reason only of surrendering a dog to a pound or an approved animal welfare organisation.