16Collars for dangerous dogs and restricted breed dogs

16 Collars for dangerous dogs and restricted breed dogs

(1) For the purposes of sections 40 and 41HA of the Act, a collar is of the kind prescribed if—

(a) it consists of red stripes alternately spaced with yellow stripes each being of a width of not less than 20 mm and not more than 30 mm and set diagonal to the rim of the collar; and

(b) at least one of the two colours reflects light in the dark; and

(c) it is made of durable materials; and

(d) it is able to be securely fastened; and

(e) it has a facility to attach a leash; and

(f) it has a minimum width of—

(i) 25 mm for a dog weighing not more than 40 kg; or

(ii) 50 mm for a dog weighing more than 40 kg.

(2) An owner of a dog must not put on a dog, other than a dangerous dog or a restricted breed dog, a collar resembling the collar prescribed by subregulation (1).