50Dog attacks person or animal causing serious injury

50 Dog attacks person or animal causing serious injury (a) the person is the carer for a dog; and and (a) the person is the keeper of a dog; and and

(3) It is a defence to a prosecution for an offence against this section if (4) 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) the 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 (3) and s (4) (see Criminal Code, s 59). (5) If a person is convicted or found guilty of an offence against this

safety of the public and other animals.