55Granting application

55 Granting application

(1)  A general manager may grant an application for a licence if satisfied that –

(a) adequate provisions for the health, welfare and adequate control of all dogs on the premises are provided or are likely to be provided; and

(b) nuisance to any other persons is unlikely to occur; and

(c) requirements under laws relating to public health and environmental protection are likely to be satisfied.

(2)  A general manager is to issue a licence specifying –

(a) the maximum number of dogs that may be kept on the premises; and

(b) [Section 55 Subsection (2) amended by No. 55 of 2017, s. 28, Applied:20 Dec 2017] .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  

(c) any conditions as the general manager may determine; and

(d) the expiry date of the licence.

(3)  [Section 55 Subsection (3) amended by No. 55 of 2017, s. 28, Applied:20 Dec 2017] If a condition of the licence relates to the breed or kind of dog to be kept under the licence, a person must not keep or permit to be kept any dog over the age of 6 months of a breed or kind to which a licence applies otherwise than in accordance with the licence.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 5 penalty units.

(4)  A person must not keep more than the maximum number of dogs specified in the licence.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 5 penalty units.