50BObligations of keeper or carer if dog attacks

50B Obligations of keeper or carer if dog attacks (a) a keeper or carer of a dog is with the dog; and (b) the dog attacks a person or a person’s animal (the affected person). (2) The keeper or carer must, if asked by the affected person, give the affected person— (a) reasonable assistance as requested; and (b) the keeper or carer’s name, address and contact details. (3) If the attack caused serious injury to a person or animal, the keeper or carer must tell the registrar about the attack within 5 days after the day of the attack.

(4) An offence against subsection (3) is a strict liability offence.