Domestic Animals Act 2000
50ADangerous dog attacks or harasses person or animal
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50A Dangerous dog attacks or harasses person or animal (a) the person is the keeper of a dangerous dog; and (c) the act or omission results in the dog attacking or harassing another person or animal. (a) the person is a keeper of a dangerous dog; and and Maximum penalty: 500 penalty units, imprisonment for 5 years or (3) It is a defence to a prosecution for an offence against this section if
s (3) (see Criminal Code, s 59). (4) If a person is convicted or found guilty of an offence against this safety of the public.