Domestic Animals Act 2000
23Licensing of keepers of dangerous dogs
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23 Licensing of keepers of dangerous dogs (a) keeps a dangerous dog; and (b) does not— (i) hold a dangerous dog licence for the dog; or (ii) comply with a condition of the dangerous dog licence for the dog. Maximum penalty: 100 penalty units. (3) This section does not apply to a dangerous dog that is temporarily kept by a veterinary practitioner or at an animal boarding facility. animal boarding facility means a kennel, cattery, stable or other premises where animals are kept temporarily by a person other than a keeper of the animal.