53AComplaints about attacking, harassing or menacing dogs

53A Complaints about attacking, harassing or menacing dogs (1) A person may complain in writing to the registrar about a dog if the dog— (a) attacked or harassed a person or an animal; or (b) is aggressive or menacing. (a) must investigate the complaint if it is about an attack that caused the death of, or serious injury to, a person; and (b) in any other case—may investigate the complaint. Note The dog may be seized and impounded by an authorised person until the end of the investigation (see s 56A). (3) The registrar must tell the complainant in writing— (a) whether or not the registrar investigated the complaint; and (b) if an investigation was conducted—the outcome of the investigation. (4) The registrar may make guidelines about how the registrar investigates complaints.

(5) A guideline is a notifiable instrument.