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Dog Control Act 2000
77Name and place of abode
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77 Name and place of abode
(1) An authorised person may demand from a person his or her name and place of abode if the authorised person reasonably believes that the person is committing, has committed or attempted to commit an offence against this Act.
(2) A person must not –
(a) fail or refuse to state his or her name or place of abode; or
(b) give a false name or place of abode.
Penalty: Fine not exceeding 5 penalty units.