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Public Spaces (Unattended Property) Act 2021
20Authorised officers may take possession of dogs only in certain areas
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#### 20 Authorised officers may take possession of dogs only in certain areas
20 Authorised officers may take possession of dogs only in certain areas
> An authorised officer may take possession of a dog under this Act only if the dog is in any of the following areas under the [National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1974-080)—
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> > (a) a national park,
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> > (b) a nature reserve,
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> > (c) a karst conservation reserve,
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> > (d) an Aboriginal area.