94Evidentiary provisions

94 Evidentiary provisions (1) In any proceedings for an offence under this Act— (a) evidence that a person is the occupier of a house or premises where an animal is usually kept or permitted to remain is evidence and in the absence of evidence to the contrary is proof that that person is the owner of the animal; and S. 94(1)(b) amended by Nos 103/2003 s. 23, 65/2007 s. 35. (b) a registration certificate issued under section 19 or an instrument of appointment of an authorised officer issued under Part 7 is admissible in evidence and in the absence of evidence to the contrary is proof of the facts and matters contained in it. S. 94(2) inserted by No. 83/2001 s. 21. (2) In any proceedings for an offence under this Act related to a restricted breed dog, it is a defence to an allegation that the dog in respect of which the offence was committed was a restricted breed dog, if the owner reasonably believed the dog was not a restricted breed dog.