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Domestic Animals Act 1994
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24 Dogs found at large
S. 24(1) amended by Nos 87/2000 s. 11(a), 65/2007 s. 11(1), 44/2010 s. 9(1).
(1) If a dog is found at large outside the premises of the owner or not securely confined to the owner's premises, between sunrise and sunset, the owner is guilty of an offence and liable to a penalty of not more than 6 penalty units.
S. 24(2) amended by Nos 87/2000 s. 11(b), 65/2007 s. 11(1), 44/2010 s. 9(2).
(2) If a dog is found at large outside the premises of the owner or not securely confined to the owner's premises between sunset and sunrise, the owner is guilty of an offence and liable to a penalty of not more than 10 penalty units.