23MDefinitions

23M Definitions

23M Definitions

In this division—

applicant—see section 23N(1).

Departmental Chief Executive has the same meaning as in the Local Government Act 1993.

determination date means 24 October 2024.

exemption means an exemption granted under this division and in force.

female adult dog does not include the following—

(a) a dog kept for the purposes of breeding an assistance animal within the meaning of the Companion Animals Act 1998, if the occupier of the relevant dog premises is—

(i) a member of the International Guide Dog Federation, or

(ii) an accredited member of Assistance Dogs International,

(b) a dog that has been rendered permanently infertile.

relevant person, for dog premises, means—

(a) a staff member of a business operating on the dog premises, or

(b) a person involved in the management or control of a business on the dog premises.

s 23M: Ins 2024 No 85, Sch 1[14].