22Declarations—dangerous dogs

22 Declarations—dangerous dogs (1) The registrar must declare a dog to be a dangerous dog if— (a) the dog has been trained as a guard dog, or is kept as a guard dog for guarding premises; or (b) the dog has attacked and caused the death of or serious injury to a person; or (c) a decision has been made under a law of a State in relation to the dog, the effect of which is comparable to a declaration under this section. (2) The registrar may declare a dog to be a dangerous dog if— (a) the dog has attacked or harassed a person or animal; or (b) the registrar reasonably believes the dog— (i) is aggressive or menacing; and (ii) without being kept in accordance with a dangerous dog licence, would be an unacceptable risk to the safety of the public or other animals. (3) In making a decision under subsection (2), the registrar must consider the circumstances surrounding the attack or harassment. (5) If the registrar makes a declaration under this section, the registrar must give written notice to a keeper of the dog. (6) The notice must— (a) contain a statement to the effect that the registrar has declared the dog to be a dangerous dog; and

(b) describe the obligations of a keeper of a dangerous dog under this Act; and (c) if the declaration is made while the dog is impounded—contain a statement to the effect that the dog may be sold or destroyed after 7 days beginning on the day after the keeper is given the notice unless, within that 7 days, an application is made for a dangerous dog licence.