49ADog attacks or harasses person or animal

49A Dog attacks or harasses person or animal (a) the person is the carer for a dog; and (b) the dog attacks or harasses another person or animal. (a) the person is the keeper of a dog; and (b) the dog attacks or harasses another person or animal.

(4) It is a defence to a prosecution for an offence against this section if (5) Also, it is a defence to a prosecution for an offence against subsection (2) if the defendant proves that— (a) the defendant asked or told another person to be the carer for the dog; and (b) that person was, at the time of the offence, the carer for the dog; and (c) the defendant had taken reasonable measures to ensure that the carer was able to exercise responsible dog management, care and control of the dog. Examples—par (c) • telling the carer about the dog, including about any control order or nuisance notice • ensuring the carer was experienced enough and physically able to manage, care and control the dog • ensuring the carer had a leash and secure premises for the dog s (4) and s (5) (see Criminal Code, s 59). (6) If a person is convicted or found guilty of an offence against this

safety of the public and other animals.