Domestic Animals Act 2000 (ACT)

Domestic Animals Act 2000   

A2000-86

Republication No 51

Effective:  16 November 2025

Republication date: 16 November 2025

Last amendment made by A2025‑29

About this republication

The republished law

This is a republication of the Domestic Animals Act 2000 (including any amendment made under the Legislation Act 2001, part 11.3 (Editorial changes)) as in force on 16 November 2025.  It also includes any commencement, amendment, repeal or expiry affecting this republished law to 16 November 2025.

The legislation history and amendment history of the republished law are set out in endnotes 3 and 4.

Kinds of republications

The Parliamentary Counsel’s Office prepares 2 kinds of republications of ACT laws (see the ACT legislation register at type="disc">

authorised republications to which the Legislation Act 2001 applies

unauthorised republications.

The status of this republication appears on the bottom of each page.

Editorial changes

The Legislation Act 2001, part 11.3 authorises the Parliamentary Counsel to make editorial amendments and other changes of a formal nature when preparing a law for republication. Editorial changes do not change the effect of the law, but have effect as if they had been made by an Act commencing on the republication date (see Legislation Act 2001, s 115 and s 117). The changes are made if the Parliamentary Counsel considers they are desirable to bring the law into line, or more closely into line, with current legislative drafting practice.

This republication includes amendments made under part 11.3 (see endnote 1).

Uncommenced provisions and amendments

If a provision of the republished law has not commenced, the symbol  U  appears immediately before the provision heading.  Any uncommenced amendments that affect this republished law are accessible on the ACT legislation register ( For more information, see the home page for this law on the register.

Modifications

If a provision of the republished law is affected by a current modification, the symbol  M  appears immediately before the provision heading.  The text of the modifying provision appears in the endnotes.  For the legal status of modifications, see the Legislation Act 2001, section 95.

Penalties

At the republication date, the value of a penalty unit for an offence against this law is $160 for an individual and $810 for a corporation (see Legislation Act 2001, s 133).

Domestic Animals Act 2000

Contents

Page

Part 1      Preliminary

1            Name of Act  2

3            Dictionary  2

4            Notes  2

4AOffences against Act—application of Criminal Code etc 2

4B          Criteria for considering responsible dog or cat management, care or control 4

5            Register  5

Part 2      Dogs

Division 2.1              Registration of dogs

6            Dog registration—applications  6

7           Dog registration—approval or refusal  6

8            Dog registration—records  7

9            Dog registration—duration  7

10          Dog registration—renewal reminder notice  7

10A         Dog registration—compliance with renewal reminder notice                 8

10B         Dog registration—automatic renewal  8

11          Dog registration numbers and certificates  8

12          Dog registration—change of owner  9

12A         Registrar may request information  10

13          Dog registration—cancellation  10

14          Offence—keeping unregistered dogs etc  11

16          Dog registration—change of registration details  12

17          Dog registration—evidence of registration  12

Division 2.2              Keeping 4 or more dogs

18          Requirement to be licensed if multiple dogs  13

19          Multiple dog licences—applications  13

20          Multiple dog licences—approval or refusal  14

21          Multiple dog licences—conditions  15

Division 2.3              Dangerous dogs

22          Declarations—dangerous dogs  16

23          Licensing of keepers of dangerous dogs  17

24          Dangerous dog licences—applications  17

25          Dangerous dog licences—approval or refusal  18

26          Dangerous dog licences—conditions  20

27          Dangerous dogs in public places  20

28          Signs on premises about dangerous dogs  21

Division 2.4              Special licences for dogs

29          Meaning of special licence for div 2.4  22

30          Form of special licences  22

31          Special licences—duration  22

32          Special licences—renewals  23

33          Variation of special licences  24

34          Endorsement of variations  26

35          Surrender of special licences  26

36          Cancellation of special licences  26

37          Return of special licences  28

38          Cancellation or disqualification from holding a special licence              28

39          Applying for special licences if disqualified  28

Division 2.4A            Racing greyhounds

39A         Meaning of greyhound racing and racing greyhound  29

39B         Presumption greyhound is racing greyhound  29

39C         Racing greyhounds—registration  29

39D         Offence—unregistered racing greyhound  30

39E         Racing greyhounds—registration number etc  31

39F         Racing greyhounds—cancellation of registration  31

39G         Day-to-day control of racing greyhounds—requirement to be licensed    32

39H         Racing greyhound controller licences—applications  33

39I         Racing greyhound controller licences—approval or refusal                 33

39J         Racing greyhound controller licences—conditions  35

Division 2.5              Control of dogs

40          Declaration—exercise areas  35

41          Prohibited areas  36

42          Prohibited places  36

43          Prohibited areas—permits  38

44          Dogs in public places must be controlled  39

45          Dogs on private premises to be restrained  41

46          Disposal of faeces  42

47          Female dogs on heat  42

Division 2.6              Attacking, harassing and menacing dogs

49          Harassment of people and animals by dogs  43

49A         Dog attacks or harasses person or animal  43

50          Dog attacks person or animal causing serious injury  45

50A         Dangerous dog attacks or harasses person or animal  47

50B         Obligations of keeper or carer if dog attacks  48

51          Encouraging dogs to attack or harass  49

51A         Provoking dog to attack  49

52          Costs of impounding dogs  49

53          Destruction of attacking dogs  49

53A         Complaints about attacking, harassing or menacing dogs                   50

53B         Dealing with attacking dogs—death or serious injury to person or death of animal 51

53C         Dealing with attacking, harassing or menacing dogs generally             52

53CA        Meaning of control order  54

53CB        Control orders—carers  54

53D         Revocation of control order  54

53E         Offence—failure to comply with control order  54

55          Compensation for injuries etc caused by dogs  55

55A         Access to information about dog attacks  56

55B         Notice to affected neighbours  57

Division 2.7              Seizing dogs and dealing with them

56          Seizure of dogs—general  57

56A         Seizure of dogs—investigation of complaints about attacking, harassing or menacing dogs 59

57          Seizure—dangerous dogs  60

58          Seizure—multiple dog licence  60

59          Seizure—attacking, harassing or menacing dogs  60

60          Impounding of dogs seized  61

61          Information to be given in notice of dog’s seizure  62

62          Releasing dogs seized under general seizure power  63

63          Releasing dogs seized under power relating to multiple dogs               64

64          Releasing dogs seized under attacking and harassing power               66

65          Releasing dogs declared dangerous after seizure for offence              67

65A         Releasing dogs seized because of complaint  68

66          Selling or destroying dogs (other than dangerous dogs) generally         69

67          Selling or destroying dogs (other than dangerous dogs) seized under multiple dog licence power 69

67A         Selling dogs (other than dangerous dogs) if keeper unfit  71

68          Selling or destroying dangerous dogs generally  72

68A         Destroying dogs—public safety concerns  73

69          Relinquishing ownership of dogs  74

Division 2.8              Miscellaneous

70          Returning seized dog to its keeper  74

71          Guidelines about returning impounded dogs  75

Part 3      Dogs and cats

Division 3.1              Controlling breeding

72          Offence—breeding dogs or cats without licence  76

72A         Breeding licence—applications  76

72B         Breeding licence—approval or refusal  77

72C         Breeding licence—duration  78

72D         Breeding licence—form  78

72E         Breeding licence—conditions  78

72F         Breeding licence—variation  79

72G         Breeding licence—cancellation  80

72H         Breeding licence—cancellation or disqualification from holding            82

72I         Offence—licensee change of address  82

72J         Breeding—recognised breeding organisation  83

72K         Offence—breeding, selling and advertising requirements                   83

72M         Offence—reporting on breeding of greyhounds  84

Division 3.2              Controlling dogs and cats

73          Meaning of de-sex and permit for pt 3  85

74          Dogs and cats to be de-sexed if over certain age  85

74A         Sale of older dogs and cats not de-sexed  86

75          Permits for dogs and cats not de-sexed  87

76          Approval or refusal of applications  87

77          Revocation of permits  87

79          Production of permits  88

80          Earmarkings  88

83          Identification of dogs and cats—regulations  88

84          Identification of dogs and cats—requirement  89

Part 4      Cats

Division 4.1A            Registration of cats

84AA        Cat registration—applications  90

84AB        Cat registration—approval or refusal  90

84AC        Cat registration—records  91

84AD        Cat registration—duration  91

84AE        Cat registration—renewal reminder notice  91

84AF        Cat registration—compliance with renewal reminder notice                 92

84AG        Cat registration—automatic renewal  92

84AH        Cat registration numbers and certificates  92

84AI         Cat registration—change of owner  93

84AJ        Cat registration—cancellation  94

84AK        Offence—keeping unregistered cats etc  94

84AL        Cat registration—change of registration details  95

84AM       Cat registration—evidence of registration  96

Division 4.1B            Cat containment

84AN        Declaration of cat containment  96

84AO        Breach of cat containment requirements  97

84AP        Registrar may exempt entities from certain provisions  99

Division 4.1              Keeping 4 or more cats

84A         Multiple cat licences—requirement to be licensed  99

84B         Multiple cat licences—applications  100

84C         Multiple cat licences—approval or refusal  100

84D         Multiple cat licences—conditions  101

84DA        Multiple cat licences—form  101

84DB        Multiple cat licences—duration  102

Division 4.2              Seizing cats and dealing with them

85          Approved providers  102

86          Seizure of cats  102

87          Temporary care of seized cats  103

88          Information to be given in notice of cat’s seizure  104

89          Releasing seized cats  104

90          Selling or destroying seized cats  105

91          Relinquishing ownership of seized cats  106

92          Returning seized cat to its keeper  106

93          Guidelines about returning seized cats  107

Part 5      Assistance animals

Division 5.1              Preliminary—pt 5

94          Definitions—pt 5  108

95          Assistance animal standard and accreditation guidelines                  108

Division 5.2              Accreditation of assistance animals

96          Accreditation of assistance animals  109

97          Register of registered accredited assistance animals  109

98          Registration of accredited assistance animals  109

99          Registration numbers and certificates  110

Division 5.3              Assistance animal trainers and assessors

100         Registrar may register assistance animal trainer  111

101         Registrar may suspend registration of assistance animal trainer          112

102         Registrar may cancel registration of assistance animal trainer            113

103         Unregistered assistance animal trainers  113

104         Registrar may register assistance animal assessor  114

105         Registrar may suspend registration of assistance animal assessor       115

106         Registrar may cancel registration of assistance animal assessor         116

106A        Unregistered assistance animal assessor  116

Division 5.4              Using an assistance animal

106B        Definitions—div 5.4  117

106C        Rights of people accompanied by assistance animals  118

106D        Liability of people accompanied by assistance animal  118

106E        Assistance animal allowed in public places and premises                 118

106F         Falsely claiming animal is assistance animal  119

Part 6      Animal nuisance

107         Meaning of animal nuisance and nuisance notice for pt 6                  121

108         Pt 6 does not apply to keeping animals on certain land  121

109         Meaning of animal nuisance—pt 6  121

110         Offence of animal nuisance  122

111         Complaints about animal nuisance  122

112         Issue of nuisance notices  123

113         Revocation of nuisance notices  124

114         Seizure, impounding and return of nuisance animals  125

114A        Information to be given in notice of animal’s seizure  126

114C        Guidelines about animal nuisance  126

Part 7      Destruction of animals

115         Destruction of animals on registrar’s authority  127

116         Destruction of vicious animals  127

117         Destruction of diseased or injured animals  127

Part 8      Notification and review of decisions

118         Meaning of reviewable decision—pt 8  128

119         Reviewable decision notices  128

120         Applications for review  128

Part 9      Administration

Division 9.1              Officers

121         Registrar  129

122         Deputy registrars  129

123         Authorised people  129

124         Identity cards  130

125         Power not to be exercised before identity card shown  130

Division 9.2              Powers of authorised people

126         Definitions for div 9.2  130

128         Power to enter premises  131

131         Inspection of premises  132

132         Consent to entry  132

133         Search warrants  133

134         Power to require name and address  135

134A        Inspection of animals  136

Division 9.3              Cooperation with other jurisdictions—racing greyhounds

134AA      Meaning of animal welfare law—div 9.3  136

134B        Information sharing  137

134C        Investigation at request of other jurisdictions  138

Part 10     Miscellaneous

135         Applications—additional information  139

135A        Registrar may request information from keeper of dog or cat             139

136         Owner aged under 16  139

137         Approved animal welfare entities  140

138         Sale or destruction of animals  140

138A        Disqualification from keeping animals  140

139         Renewals  141

140         Giving notice if more than 1 keeper  141

142         Dishonoured etc credit card transactions  141

143         Codes of practice  142

143A        Inspection of incorporated documents  143

143B        Notification of certain incorporated documents  143

144         Determination of fees  145

147         Approved forms  145

148         Regulation-making power  145

Dictionary146

Endnotes

1            About the endnotes  153

2            Abbreviation key  153

3            Legislation history  154

4            Amendment history  161

5            Earlier republications  183

6            Expired transitional or validating provisions  186

Domestic Animals Act 2000

An Act to provide for the identification and registration of certain animals and the duties of owners, carers and keepers, and for other purposes

Part 1Preliminary

1. Name of Act

   This Act is the Domestic Animals Act 2000.

2. Dictionary

   The dictionary at the end of this Act is part of this Act.

   Note 1The dictionary at the end of this Act defines certain words and expressions, and includes references (signpost definitions) to other words and expressions defined elsewhere in this Act.

   For example, the signpost definition ‘permit, for part 3 (Dogs and Cats)—see section 73.’ means the expression ‘permit’ is defined in section 73 and applies to part 3.

   Note 2A definition in the dictionary (including a signpost definition) applies to the entire Act unless the definition, or another provision of the Act, provides otherwise or the contrary intention otherwise appears (see Legislation Act, s 155 and s 156 (1)).

3. Notes

   A note included in this Act is explanatory and is not part of this Act.

   NoteSee the Legislation Act, s 127 (1), (4) and (5) for the legal status of notes.

4AOffences against Act—application of Criminal Code etc

Other legislation applies in relation to offences against this Act.

Note 1Criminal Code

The Criminal Code, ch 2 applies to the following offences against this Act (see Code, pt 2.1):

·     s 10A (Dog registration—compliance with renewal reminder notice)

·     s 12 (Dog registration—change of owner)

·     s 14 (Offence—keeping unregistered dogs etc)

·     s 16 (Dog registration—change of registration details)

·     s 18 (Requirement to be licensed if multiple dogs)

·     s 21 (5) (Multiple dog licences—conditions)

·     s 23 (Licensing of keepers of dangerous dogs)

·     s 27 (Dangerous dogs in public places)

·     s 28 (Signs on premises about dangerous dogs)

·     s 39D (Offence—unregistered racing greyhound)

·     s 39G (Day-to-day control of racing greyhounds—requirement to be licensed)

·     s 41 (Prohibited areas)

·     s 42 (Prohibited places)

·     s 44 (Dogs in public places must be controlled)

·     s 45 (Dogs on private premises to be restrained)

·     s 46 (Disposal of faeces)

·     s 47 (Female dogs on heat)

·     s 49A (Dog attacks or harasses person or animal)

·     s 50 (Dog attacks person or animal causing serious injury)

·     s 50A (Dangerous dog attacks or harasses person or animal)

·     s 50B (Obligations of keeper or carer if dog attacks)

·     s 51A (Provoking dog to attack)

·     s 53CB (Control orders—carers)

·     s 53E (Offence—failure to comply with control order)

·     s 56A (6) (Seizure of dogs—investigation of complaints about attacking, harassing or menacing dogs)

·     s 60 (6) (Impounding of dogs seized)

·     s 72 (Offence—breeding dogs or cats without licence)

·     s 72I (Offence—licensee change of address)

·     s 72K (Offence—breeding, selling and advertising requirements)

·     s 72M (Offence—reporting on breeding of greyhounds)

·     s 74 (Dogs and cats to be de-sexed if over certain age)

·     s 74A (Sale of older dogs and cats not de-sexed)

·     s 79 (Production of permits)

·     s 84 (Identification of dogs and cats—requirement)

·     s 84AF (Cat registration—compliance with renewal reminder notice)

·     s 84AI (Cat registration—change of owner)

·     s 84AK (Offence—keeping unregistered cats etc)

·     s 84AL (Cat registration—change of registration details)

·     s 84AO (Breach of cat containment requirements)

·     s 84A (Multiple cat licences—requirement to be licensed)

·     s 98 (Registration of accredited assistance animals)

·     s 103 (Unregistered assistance animal trainers)

·     s 106A (Unregistered assistance animal assessor)

·     s 106E (Assistance animal allowed in public places and premises)

·     s 106F (Falsely claiming animal is assistance animal)

·     s 112 (7) (Issue of nuisance notices)

·     s 134A (2) (Inspection of animals)

·     s 142 (Dishonoured etc credit card transactions).

The chapter sets out the general principles of criminal responsibility (including burdens of proof and general defences), and defines terms used for offences to which the Code applies (eg conduct, intention, recklessness and strict liability).

Note 2Penalty units

The Legislation Act, s 133 deals with the meaning of offence penalties that are expressed in penalty units.

4BCriteria for considering responsible dog or cat management, care or control

For this Act, the registrar in considering whether a person has failed, or is unable, to exercise responsible dog or cat management, care or control—

(a)must consider—

(i)any conviction or finding of guilt of the person within the last 10 years against a law of a Territory or State for an offence relating to the welfare, keeping or control of an animal; and

(ii)any non-compliance with—

(A)a special licence held by the person; or

(B)a control order issued to the person; and

(b)may consider any other relevant matter.

1. Register

   (1)The registrar must set up and keep a register for this Act.

   (2)The registrar may keep the register in a form the registrar considers suitable.

Part 2Dogs

Division 2.1               Registration of dogs

1. Dog registration—applications

   (1)An individual who is an owner of a dog may apply to the registrar for registration of the dog.

   Note 1If the person who owns the dog is under 16 years old, the parent or guardian living with the person is taken to be the dog’s owner (see s 136).

   Note 2A racing greyhound must also be registered as a racing greyhound under div 2.4A.

   (2)An application must include the information prescribed by regulation.

2. Dog registration—approval or refusal

   (1)If an application for registration has been made in accordance with section 6, the registrar must, by written notice to the applicant—

   (a)register the dog; or

   (b)refuse to register the dog.

   (2)For subsection (1) (b), the registrar—

   (a)must refuse to register the dog if the applicant is disqualified from keeping a dog or any other animal; or

   NoteSection 138A deals with the disqualification of a person from keeping an animal.

   (b)may refuse to register the dog if—

   (i)the dog is not implanted with an identifying microchip as required under this Act; or

   (ii)the dog is not de-sexed as required under this Act; or

   (iii)the registrar reasonably believes that the applicant has failed, or is unable, to exercise responsible dog management, care or control.

3. Dog registration—records

   If the registrar registers a dog, the registrar must record in the register the information prescribed by regulation.

4. Dog registration—duration

   The registration of a dog remains in force for 12 months unless it is sooner surrendered, cancelled or renewed.

5. Dog registration—renewal reminder notice

   (1)The registrar must give the registered keeper of a dog a written notice (a reminder notice) at least 14 days before the day the dog’s registration ends.

   (2)The reminder notice must state—

   (a)the date on which the dog’s registration ends; and

   (b)that the registered keeper is required to confirm or update information about the dog’s registration that is recorded, or that is required to be recorded, on the register; and

   (c)either—

   (i)the information about the dog’s registration required to be confirmed or updated; or

   (ii)how the keeper of the dog may electronically access information on the register about the dog’s registration; and

   (d)how the keeper may comply with the notice; and

   (e)that it is an offence for the keeper to fail to comply with the notice before the dog’s registration ends; and

   (f)any other information prescribed by regulation.

10ADog registration—compliance with renewal reminder notice

(1)A registered keeper of a dog commits an offence if the keeper—

(a)is given a reminder notice in accordance with section 10; and

(b)fails to comply with the reminder notice.

Maximum penalty:  10 penalty units.

NoteIt is an offence to make a false or misleading statement, give false or misleading information or produce a false or misleading document (see Criminal Code, pt 3.4).

(2)An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.

10BDog registration—automatic renewal

The registration of a dog is renewed if the registered keeper of the dog—

(a)is given a reminder notice under section 10; and

(b)complies with the reminder notice.

1. Dog registration numbers and certificates

   (1)If the registrar registers a dog, the registrar must give—

   (a)a registration number to the dog; and

   (b)a registration certificate for the dog to the dog’s registered keeper.

   (2)If the registration of a dog is renewed, the registrar must give a registration certificate for the dog to the dog’s registered keeper.

   (3)A registration certificate for a dog must state the information prescribed by regulation.

   (4)If the registrar is satisfied that a registration certificate for a dog has been stolen, lost, damaged or destroyed, the registrar may give a new registration certificate to the dog’s registered keeper.

   (5)If the registered keeper of a dog asks the registrar for a certified copy of the dog’s registration certificate, the registrar must give the registered keeper a copy of the certificate that is certified by the registrar to be a true copy.

2. Dog registration—change of owner

   (1)This section applies if the registered keeper of a dog transfers ownership of the dog to another person (the new owner).

   (2)The registered keeper of the dog must give the following information about the new owner to the registrar within 14 days after the day ownership of the dog is transferred:

   (a)name;

   (b)address;

   (c)if known—

   (i)email address; and

   (ii)other contact information.

   Maximum penalty:  10 penalty units.

   (3)The new owner of the dog must apply to the registrar to be recorded as the registered keeper of the dog within 14 days after the day ownership of the dog is transferred.

   Maximum penalty:  10 penalty units.

   (4)An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.

   (5)An application under subsection (3) is taken to be an application to register the dog under section 6.

   (6)If the application under subsection (3) is refused, the dog’s registration is cancelled.

   NoteAs an application under this section is taken to be an application under s 6, the application may be refused on the grounds mentioned in s 7 (2).

12ARegistrar may request information

(1)The registrar may, by written notice to the keeper of a registered dog, require the keeper to give the registrar information that is reasonably necessary for carrying out a function under this Act.

(2)The written notice must state—

(a)the information required to be given; and

(b)how the keeper may give the information; and

(c)the period, of not less than 28 days after the notice was given, in which the notice must be complied with; and

(d)that the dog’s registration may be cancelled if the keeper fails to comply with the notice.

Note 1It is an offence to make a false or misleading statement, give false or misleading information or produce a false or misleading document (see Criminal Code, pt 3.4).

Note 2The Legislation Act, s 170 deals with the application of the privilege against self-incrimination.

1. Dog registration—cancellation

   (1)The registrar must cancel the registration of a dog if—

   (a)the registrar is told in writing or becomes aware that the dog has died; or

   (b)the dog is destroyed under this Act; or

   (c)the registered keeper of the dog is disqualified from keeping a dog or any other animal.

   NoteSection 138A deals with the disqualification of a person from keeping an animal.

   (2)The registrar may cancel the registration of a dog if—

   (a)the registered keeper of the dog tells the registrar in writing that the person is no longer the owner of the dog; or

   (b)the registrar reasonably believes that the dog’s registered keeper has failed, or is unable, to exercise responsible dog management, care or control; or

   (c)the dog is not implanted with an identifying microchip as required under this Act; or

   (d)the dog is not de-sexed as required under this Act; or

   (e)the registered keeper fails to comply with a written notice given in accordance with section 135A.

   NoteA dog’s registration is also cancelled if an application to be recorded as the registered keeper of the dog is refused (see s 12 (6)).

2. Offence—keeping unregistered dogs etc

   (1)A person must not keep—

   (a)an unregistered dog; or

   (b)a registered dog if the person is not the dog’s registered keeper.

   Maximum penalty:  15 penalty units.

   (2)An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.

   (3)Subsection (1) (a) does not apply if—

   (a)the dog is under 56 days old; or

   (b)the dog has been kept by the person for less than 28 days; or

   (c)the person has been resident in the ACT for less than 28 days.

   (4)Subsection (1) (b) does not apply if—

   (a)the registered keeper is unable to care for the dog and the person is caring for the dog on a temporary basis; or

   (b)the dog is a racing greyhound being kept by the holder of a racing greyhound controller licence.

   NoteThe defendant has an evidential burden in relation to the matters mentioned in s (3) and s (4) (see Criminal Code, s 58).

3. Dog registration—change of registration details

   (1)If any of the registration details of a dog change, the dog’s registered keeper must tell the registrar, in writing, the new details within 14 days beginning the day after the change.

   Maximum penalty:  5 penalty units.

   (2)An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.

   (3)In this section:

   registration details, of a dog, means the information given to the registrar by the dog’s registered keeper under section 6 or section 10.

4. Dog registration—evidence of registration

   (1)A registration certificate or a certified copy of a registration certificate given under section 11 is evidence that the dog described in it is, or was, registered for the period stated in the certificate or copy.

   (2)A certificate issued by the registrar stating that a stated person was, or was not, the registered keeper of a stated dog for a stated period is evidence of that matter.

   (3)A document that appears to be a certificate or certified copy of the certificate given under subsection (2) or section 11 is taken to be the certificate or a certified copy of the certificate, unless the contrary is proved.

Division 2.2               Keeping 4 or more dogs

1. Requirement to be licensed if multiple dogs

   (1)A person commits an offence if—

   (a)the person keeps a dog on residential premises; and

   (b)3 or more other dogs are kept on the premises by the person or another person; and

   (c)there is no multiple dog licence held by any person to keep the dogs on the premises.

   Maximum penalty:  50 penalty units.

   (2)An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.

   (3)Subsection (1) does not apply to—

   (a)a dog under 84 days old if the person holds a breeding licence; or

   (b)a dog kept by the person for less than 28 days; or

   (c)a person resident in the ACT for less than 28 days; or

   (d)a dog kept on land that is under a lease granted for agricultural or grazing purposes; or

   (e)a dog kept by the holder of a racing greyhound controller licence; or

   (f)a dog kept on land that is under a lease that allows for an animal care facility.

   NoteThe defendant has an evidential burden in relation to the matters mentioned in s (3) (see Criminal Code, s 58).

2. Multiple dog licences—applications

   A person may apply to the registrar for a licence to keep 4 or more dogs on 1 residential premises (a multiple dog licence).

3. Multiple dog licences—approval or refusal

   (1)If an application for a multiple dog licence is made under section 19, the registrar must—

   (a)approve the issue of a licence; or

   (b)refuse to approve the issue of a licence.

   (2)The registrar must refuse to issue a multiple dog licence unless satisfied that—

   (a)the yard and associated facilities are adequately ventilated and constructed in a way to allow them to be kept in a sanitary condition; and

   (b)appropriate arrangements exist for the sanitary disposal of waste; and

   (c)the applicant can otherwise comply with the requirements of the Animal Welfare Act 1992 and any approved or mandatory code of practice under that Act; and

   (d)the applicant is able to exercise responsible dog management, care and control.

   (3)In making a decision under this section, the registrar must consider the following:

   (a)the number and kind of dogs to which the application relates;

   (b)the size and nature of the premises where the dogs are proposed to be kept;

   (c)the security of the premises;

   (d)the suitability of facilities for keeping the dogs on the premises;

   (e)the potential impact on the occupiers of neighbouring premises;

   (f)any conviction or finding of guilty of the applicant within the last 10 years against a law of a Territory or State for an offence relating to the welfare, keeping or control of an animal;

   (g)the safety of the public and other animals.

   (4)Subsection (3) does not limit the matters the registrar may consider.

4. Multiple dog licences—conditions

   (1)The registrar may issue a multiple dog licence on conditions stated in the licence.

   (2)In making a decision whether or not to impose a condition on a multiple dog licence, the registrar must consider the following:

   (a)the number and kind of dogs to which the application relates;

   (b)the size and nature of the premises where it is proposed to keep the dogs;

   (c)the potential impact on the occupiers of neighbouring premises;

   (d)the safety of the public and other animals.

   (3)Subsection (2) does not limit the matters the registrar may consider.

   (4)The conditions may include—

   (a)a condition prescribed by regulation; and

   (b)any other condition the registrar considers appropriate.

   (5)A person commits an offence if the person fails to comply with a condition of a multiple dog licence.

   Maximum penalty:  50 penalty units.

   (6)An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.

Division 2.3               Dangerous dogs

1. Declarations—dangerous dogs

   (1)The registrar must declare a dog to be a dangerous dog if—

   (a)the dog has been trained as a guard dog, or is kept as a guard dog for guarding premises; or

   (b)the dog has attacked and caused the death of or serious injury to a person; or

   (c)a decision has been made under a law of a State in relation to the dog, the effect of which is comparable to a declaration under this section.

   (2)The registrar may declare a dog to be a dangerous dog if—

   (a)the dog has attacked or harassed a person or animal; or

   (b)the registrar reasonably believes the dog—

   (i)is aggressive or menacing; and

   (ii)without being kept in accordance with a dangerous dog licence, would be an unacceptable risk to the safety of the public or other animals.

   (3)In making a decision under subsection (2), the registrar must consider the circumstances surrounding the attack or harassment.

   (4)Subsection (3) does not limit the matters the registrar may consider.

   (5)If the registrar makes a declaration under this section, the registrar must give written notice to a keeper of the dog.

   NoteFor how documents may be given, see the Legislation Act, pt 19.5.

   (6)The notice must—

   (a)contain a statement to the effect that the registrar has declared the dog to be a dangerous dog; and

   (b)describe the obligations of a keeper of a dangerous dog under this Act; and

   (c)if the declaration is made while the dog is impounded—contain a statement to the effect that the dog may be sold or destroyed after 7 days beginning on the day after the keeper is given the notice unless, within that 7 days, an application is made for a dangerous dog licence.

2. Licensing of keepers of dangerous dogs

   (1)A person commits an offence if the person—

   (a)keeps a dangerous dog; and

   (b)does not—

   (i)hold a dangerous dog licence for the dog; or

   (ii)comply with a condition of the dangerous dog licence for the dog.

   Maximum penalty:  100 penalty units.

   (2)An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.

   (3)This section does not apply to a dangerous dog that is temporarily kept by a veterinary practitioner or at an animal boarding facility.

   (4)In this section:

   animal boarding facility means a kennel, cattery, stable or other premises where animals are kept temporarily by a person other than a keeper of the animal.

3. Dangerous dog licences—applications

   (1)An adult may apply to the registrar for a licence to keep a dangerous dog.

   (2)An application must state—

   (a)the registration number of the dog; and

   (b)the premises where the applicant intends to keep the dog.

   (3)The registrar may waive any application fee for a licence to keep a dangerous dog if reasonably satisfied—

   (a)the dog was declared to be a dangerous dog only for the reason mentioned in section 22 (1) (a); and

   (b)if the dog is kept in accordance with a dangerous dog licence, it will not be an unacceptable risk to the safety of the public and other animals.

   (4)A fee determined under section 144 for an application for a licence to keep a dangerous dog declared under section 22 (1) (b) or (c) or section 22 (2) must be at least 10 times the application fee (if any) for registration of a dog under section 6.

4. Dangerous dog licences—approval or refusal

   (1)If an application for a dangerous dog licence is made under section 24, the registrar must, by written notice to the applicant—

   (a)approve the issue of a licence; or

   (b)refuse to approve the issue of a licence.

   (2)The registrar—

   (a)must refuse to approve the issue of a licence if—

   (i)the applicant is disqualified from keeping a dog or any other animal; or

   (ii)the dog is not implanted with an identifying microchip as required under this Act; or

   NoteSection 138A deals with the disqualification of a person from keeping an animal.

   (b)may refuse to approve the issue of a licence if the registrar reasonably believes—

   (i)there would be an unacceptable risk to the safety of the public or other animals if the licence were issued; or

   (ii)the applicant has failed, or is unable, to exercise responsible dog management, care or control.

   (3)In making a decision under this section, the registrar must consider the following:

   (a)the size and nature of the premises where the applicant intends to keep the dog;

   (b)the security of the premises;

   (c)the suitability of facilities for keeping the dog on the premises;

   (d)the potential impact on the occupiers of neighbouring premises;

   (e)any conviction or finding of guilty of the applicant within the last 10 years for an offence against a law of a Territory or State relating to the welfare, keeping or control of an animal;

   (f)the safety of the public and other animals.

   (4)Subsection (5) applies if—

   (a)the application is made after the dog is seized under division 2.7 (Seizing dogs and dealing with them); and

   (b)the dog was seized because of the contravention of a provision of this Act (the offence); and

   (c)the dog is declared to be a dangerous dog after it is seized.

   (5)The registrar may approve the application only if—

   (a)28 days have elapsed since the day the dog was seized and—

   (i)a prosecution has not been started for the offence; and

   (ii)an infringement notice has not been served for the offence; or

   (b)an infringement notice has been served for the offence and the infringement notice penalty has been paid or the notice withdrawn; or

   (c)a prosecution for the offence was started not later than 28 days after the day the dog was seized and—

   (i)the prosecution has been discontinued; or

   (ii)the keeper has been convicted or found guilty of the offence but is not disqualified by an order under section 138A from keeping the dog.

   (6)Subsection (3) does not limit the matters the registrar may consider.

1. Dangerous dog licences—conditions

   (1)The registrar may issue a dangerous dog licence on conditions stated in the licence.

   (2)In making a decision whether or not to impose a condition on a dangerous dog licence, the registrar must consider the safety of the public and other animals.

   (3)The conditions may include—

   (a)a condition prescribed by regulation; and

   (b)any other condition the registrar considers appropriate.

2. Dangerous dogs in public places

   (1)A person commits an offence if—

   (a)the person is the carer of a dangerous dog; and

   (b)the person is with the dog in a public place; and

   (c)the dog is not wearing a muzzle.

   Maximum penalty:  20 penalty units.

   (2)A person commits an offence if—

   (a)the person is the keeper of a dangerous dog; and

   (b)the dog is in a public place without the keeper or a carer.

   Maximum penalty:  20 penalty units.

   (3)An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.

3. Signs on premises about dangerous dogs

   (1)The keeper of a dangerous dog must ensure that a warning sign is displayed on all gates and doors at the premises where the dog is kept so that it can be readily seen by a person about to enter the premises through any gate or door.

   Maximum penalty:  5 penalty units.

   (2)An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.

   (3)In this section:

   door, to premises, means any door that a visitor to the premises would ordinarily be expected to use to enter the premises.

   warning sign, for premises, means—

   (a)a sign warning people entering the premises that a dangerous dog is on the premises; or

   (b)if a regulation prescribes requirements for a sign—a sign that is in accordance with the requirements.

Division 2.4               Special licences for dogs

1. Meaning of special licence for div 2.4

   In this division:

   special licence means—

   (a)a multiple dog licence; or

   (b)a dangerous dog licence; or

   (c)a racing greyhound controller licence.

2. Form of special licences

   (1)A special licence must state—

   (a)the name of the licensee; and

   (b)the registration number of each dog to which the licence relates; and

   (c)the address of the premises to which the licence relates; and

   (d)any conditions of the licence.

   (2)However, a multiple dog licence need not include the registration number of a dog kept on residential premises by the person who holds the licence if the dog is being kept temporarily on the premises on behalf of an entity that rehomes dogs.

3. Special licences—duration

   A special licence remains in force until the earliest of the following:

   (a)for a multiple dog licence—2 years after the day the licence commences;

   (b)for a racing greyhound controller licence and a dangerous dog licence—12 months after the day the licence commences;

   (c)the day the licence is surrendered;

   (d)the day the licence is cancelled.

1. Special licences—renewals

   (1)The holder of a special licence may apply to the registrar for renewal of the licence.

   (2)The registrar—

   (a)must refuse to renew the licence if the holder is disqualified from keeping a dog or any other animal; or

   NoteSection 138A deals with the disqualification of a person from keeping an animal.

   (b)may refuse to renew the licence if the registrar reasonably believes—

   (i)there would be an unacceptable risk to the safety of the public and other animals if the licence were renewed; or

   (ii)the holder has failed, or is unable, to exercise responsible dog management, care or control.

   (3)In making a decision under this section, the registrar—

   (a)must consider any matter the registrar was required to consider when deciding whether or not to issue the original licence; and

   (b)may consider any other relevant matter.

   (4)The registrar may waive any application fee to renew a dangerous dog licence if reasonably satisfied—

   (a)the dog was declared to be a dangerous dog only for the reason mentioned in section 22 (1) (a); and

   (b)if the dog is kept in accordance with a dangerous dog licence—it will not be an unacceptable risk to the safety of the public and other animals.

   (5)A fee determined under section 144 for an application to renew a licence to keep a dangerous dog declared under section 22 (1) (b) or (c) or section 22 (2) must be at least 10 times the application fee (if any) for registration of a dog under section 6.

2. Variation of special licences

   (1)On application by the holder of a special licence, the registrar may vary the licence.

   (2)The registrar may vary a special licence on the registrar’s own initiative if the registrar is satisfied that it is in the public interest to do so.

   (3)Before varying a special licence on the registrar’s own initiative, the registrar must give the licensee a written notice—

   (a)stating how the registrar proposes to vary the licence; and

   (b)stating the reasons why the registrar proposes to vary the licence; and

   (c)telling the licensee that the licensee may give a written response to the registrar about the matters stated in the notice within 7 days beginning the day after receiving the notice.

   NoteFor how documents may be given, see the Legislation Act, pt 19.5.

   (4)In making a decision under subsection (1) or (2), the registrar must consider—

   (a)for a multiple dog licence—the matters mentioned in section 20 (3) (Multiple dog licences—approval or refusal); and

   (b)for a dangerous dog licence—the matters mentioned in section 25 (3) (Dangerous dog licences—approval or refusal); and

   (c)for a racing greyhound controller licence—the matters mentioned in section 39I (3) (Racing greyhound controller licences—approval or refusal); and

   (d)any breach of the conditions of the licence.

   (5)In making a decision whether to vary the special licence on the registrar’s own initiative, the registrar must consider any response given to the registrar in accordance with subsection (3) (c).

   (6)Subsections (4) and (5) do not limit the matters the registrar may consider.

   (7)The registrar must refuse to vary—

   (a)a multiple dog licence if the registrar would be obliged under section 20 (2) to refuse to issue the licence as varied; or

   (b)a dangerous dog licence if the registrar would be obliged under section 25 (2) to refuse to issue the licence as varied.

   (8)The registrar must refuse to vary a racing greyhound controller licence if the registrar would be obliged under section 39I (3) (Racing greyhound controller licences—approval or refusal) to refuse to issue the licence as varied.

   (9)The registrar must give the licensee written notice of the registrar’s decision.

   (10)A variation of a special licence takes effect on the day notice of the variation is given to the licensee or, if the notice provides for a later day of effect, that day.

   (11)In this section:

   vary includes—

   (a)for a multiple dog licence—substitute a dog for another dog; and

   (b)for a racing greyhound controller licence—substitute a racing greyhound for another racing greyhound. 

3. Endorsement of variations

   (1)The holder of a varied special licence must not, without reasonable excuse, fail to return the licence to the registrar within 7 days beginning the day after the variation takes effect.

   Maximum penalty:  5 penalty units.

   (2)The registrar must endorse the variation on the licence, and return it to the licensee, as soon as possible after the return of the special licence.

4. Surrender of special licences

   (1)The holder of a special licence may surrender the licence by filling in the appropriate endorsement on the licence and giving it to the registrar.

   (2)The surrender of a special licence takes effect from the day when the endorsed licence is given to the registrar or, if a later day is stated in the endorsement, the later day.

5. Cancellation of special licences

   (1)The registrar—

   (a)must cancel a special licence if the licensee is disqualified from keeping a dog or any other animal; or

   NoteSection 138A deals with the disqualification of a person from keeping an animal.

   (b)may cancel a special licence if—

   (i)the registrar becomes aware of circumstances that, if the registrar had been aware of them at the time of the application for the licence, would have resulted in the application being refused; or

   (ii)the licensee contravenes a condition of the licence; or

   (iii)the licence was obtained by a false or misleading statement; or

   (iv)the registrar reasonably believes there would be an unacceptable risk to the safety of the public or other animals if the licence were not cancelled; or

   (v)the registrar reasonably believes that the licensee has failed, or is unable, to exercise responsible dog management, care or control.

   (2)Before cancelling a special licence, the registrar must give the licensee a written notice—

   (a)stating the grounds on which the registrar proposes to cancel the licence; and

   (b)stating the facts that, in the registrar’s opinion, establish the grounds; and

   (c)telling the licensee that the licensee may give a written response to the registrar about the matters in the notice, within 7 days beginning the day after receiving the notice.

   (3)In deciding whether to cancel the licence, the registrar must consider any response given to the registrar in accordance with subsection (2) (c).

   (4)The registrar must give the licensee written notice of the registrar’s decision.

   (5)Cancellation of a special licence takes effect on the day notice of the cancellation is given to the licensee or, if the notice provides for a later day of effect, that day.

6. Return of special licences

   If a person whose special licence has been cancelled is asked by the registrar, by written notice, to return the licence, the person must not, without reasonable excuse, fail to return the licence to the registrar within 7 days beginning the day after the notice is given to the person.

   Maximum penalty:  10 penalty units.

7. Cancellation or disqualification from holding a special licence

   (1)If a person is convicted or found guilty of an animal welfare offence or an offence against this Act (other than an excluded offence), the court may cancel a special licence held by the person or disqualify the person from holding a special licence for a period decided by the court.

   (2)In making a decision under subsection (1), the court must consider—

   (a)the acts or omissions of the person constituting the offence; and

   (b)any conviction or finding of guilty of the applicant within the last 10 years for an offence against a law of a Territory or State relating to the welfare, keeping or control of an animal.

   (3)Subsection (2) does not limit the matters that the court may consider.

   (4)If the court cancels or disqualifies a person from holding a special licence, the court must give particulars of the cancellation or disqualification to the registrar.

8. Applying for special licences if disqualified

   A person must not apply for a special licence if the person is disqualified from holding a special licence.

   Maximum penalty:  50 penalty units, imprisonment for 6 months or both.

Division 2.4A            Racing greyhounds

39AMeaning of greyhound racing and racing greyhound

In this Act:

greyhound racing means 1 or more greyhounds racing in competitive pursuit, and includes—

(a)a greyhound trial or training race; and

(b)racing in a test of speed of 1 or more racing greyhounds.

NoteA person commits an offence if the person conducts or takes part in greyhound racing in the ACT—see the Animal Welfare Act 1992, s 18A.

racing greyhound means a greyhound that is used or intended to be used for greyhound racing.

39BPresumption greyhound is racing greyhound

(1)This section applies to a greyhound that is 6 months old or older.

(2)A greyhound is taken to be a racing greyhound unless the owner of the greyhound makes a statement to the registrar, in writing, that the greyhound is not used, and is not intended to be used, for greyhound racing.

NoteIt is an offence to make a false or misleading statement, give false or misleading information or produce a false or misleading document (see Criminal Code, pt 3.4).

39CRacing greyhounds—registration

(1)The owner of a racing greyhound may apply to the registrar to register the greyhound as a racing greyhound.

(2)If the registrar receives an application under subsection (1), the registrar must—

(a)register the greyhound as a racing greyhound; or

(b)refuse to register the greyhound as a racing greyhound.

(3)For subsection (2) (b), the registrar—

(a)must refuse to register the greyhound as a racing greyhound if the applicant is—

(i)disqualified from keeping a dog or any other animal; or

NoteSection 138A deals with the disqualification of a person from keeping an animal.

(ii)disqualified or suspended from participation in greyhound racing under a gaming law or a rule of racing or betting (in the ACT or elsewhere); or

(b)may refuse to register the greyhound as a racing greyhound if—

(i)the dog is not implanted with an identifying microchip as required under this Act; or

(ii)the registrar reasonably believes that the applicant has failed, or is unable, to exercise responsible dog management, care or control.

(4)The registration of a greyhound as a racing greyhound remains in force for 12 months unless sooner surrendered or cancelled.

39DOffence—unregistered racing greyhound

(1)A person must not keep—

(a)an unregistered racing greyhound; or

(b)a registered racing greyhound if the person is not the registered keeper or licensed racing greyhound controller in relation to the greyhound.

Maximum penalty:  50 penalty units.

(2)Subsection (1) does not apply if—

(a)the dog is kept by the person for less than 28 days; or

(b)the person has been resident in the ACT for less than 28 days.

NoteThe defendant has an evidential burden in relation to the matters mentioned in s (2) (see Criminal Code, s 58).

(3)An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.

39ERacing greyhounds—registration number etc

Section 11 and section 17 apply to the registration of a racing greyhound.

39FRacing greyhounds—cancellation of registration

(1)The registrar must cancel the registration of a greyhound as a racing greyhound if—

(a)the keeper of the racing greyhound tells the registrar, in writing, that the dog—

(i)has died; or

(ii)is no longer a racing greyhound; or

(b)the dog is destroyed under this Act; or

(c)registration of the dog is cancelled under section 13; or

(d)the keeper of the dog is disqualified from keeping a dog or any other animal; or

(e)the keeper of the dog is disqualified or suspended from participation in greyhound racing under a gaming law or a rule of racing or betting (in the ACT or elsewhere).

NoteSection 138A deals with the disqualification of a person from keeping an animal.

(2)The registrar may cancel the registration of a greyhound as a racing greyhound if—

(a)the keeper of the dog tells the registrar, in writing, that the person is no longer the owner of the dog; or

(b)the registrar reasonably believes that the dog’s keeper has failed, or is unable, to exercise responsible dog management, care or control.

39GDay-to-day control of racing greyhounds—requirement to be licensed

(1)A person commits an offence if the person—

(a)has the day-to-day control of a racing greyhound; and

(b)does not hold a racing greyhound controller licence.

Maximum penalty:  50 penalty units.

(2)A person commits an offence if the person—

(a)has the day-to-day control of a racing greyhound; and

(b)holds a racing greyhound controller licence; and

(c)does not comply with a condition of the licence.

Maximum penalty:  50 penalty units.

(3)Subsection (1) does not apply to a racing greyhound that is temporarily kept by a veterinary surgeon or at an animal boarding facility.

(4)An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.

(5)In this section:

animal boarding facility—

(a)means a kennel or other premises where animals are kept temporarily by a person other than the registered keeper or the person who has day-to-day control of the animal; and

(b)includes a facility used for the rescue and rehoming of greyhounds.

39HRacing greyhound controller licences—applications

(1)A person may apply to the registrar for a licence to be a person in day-to-day control of 1 or more racing greyhounds (a racing greyhound controller licence).

(2)The application must include—

(a)the applicant’s name and address; and

(b)the address of the premises where the greyhound or greyhounds are to be kept; and

(c)if the greyhound or greyhounds are registered with a greyhound racing controlling body—the name of the body.

(3)In this section:

greyhound racing controlling body means a body established under a law of a State to conduct greyhound race meetings and greyhound racing within the State.

NoteState includes the Northern Territory (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).

39IRacing greyhound controller licences—approval or refusal

(1)If an application for a racing greyhound controller licence is made under section 39H, the registrar must, by written notice to the applicant—

(a)approve the issue of the licence; or

(b)refuse to approve the issue of the licence.

(2)The registrar must refuse to issue a racing greyhound controller licence unless satisfied that—

(a)the yard in which the racing greyhounds will be kept and associated facilities are adequately ventilated and constructed in a way to allow them to be kept in a sanitary condition; and

(b)if the application is in relation to 4 or more racing greyhounds—appropriate arrangements exist for the sanitary disposal of waste; and

(c)the applicant can otherwise comply with the requirements of the Animal Welfare Act 1992 and any approved or mandatory code of practice under that Act; and

(d)the applicant is able to exercise responsible dog management, care and control; and

(e)any other requirement prescribed by regulation is met.

(3)In making a decision under this section, the registrar must consider the following:

(a)the number of other dogs kept by the applicant;

(b)the size and nature of the premises where the dogs are to be kept;

(c)the security of the premises;

(d)the suitability of facilities for keeping racing greyhounds on the premises;

(e)the potential impact on the occupiers of neighbouring premises;

(f)any conviction or finding of guilt of the applicant within the last 10 years against a law of a Territory or State for an offence relating to greyhound racing or the welfare, keeping or control of an animal;

(g)any disciplinary action taken against the applicant under a gaming law or a rule of racing or betting (in the ACT or elsewhere);

(h)the safety of the public and other animals.

(4)Subsection (3) does not limit the matters the registrar may consider.

39JRacing greyhound controller licences—conditions

(1)A racing greyhound controller licence is subject to—

(a)the condition that the licensee comply with any relevant mandatory code of practice under the Animal Welfare Act 1992, section 23 (Mandatory code of practice); and

(b)any other condition imposed by the registrar when the licence is issued.

(2)In making a decision whether or not to impose a condition on a racing greyhound controller licence, the registrar must consider the following:

(a)the number of other dogs kept by the licensee;

(b)the size and nature of the premises where the dogs are to be kept;

(c)the potential impact on the occupiers of neighbouring premises;

(d)the safety of the public and other animals.

(3)The conditions may include the following:

(a)the confining of each racing greyhound in a yard that will allow the racing greyhound adequate freedom of movement;

(b)no part of the yard being closer than 2m from a boundary fence;

(c)there being sufficient shelter for the racing greyhound.

(4)Subsection (2) does not limit the matters the registrar may consider.

Division 2.5               Control of dogs

1. Declaration—exercise areas

   (1)The Minister may declare an area of land or water to be an exercise area under this Act.

   (2)A declaration may provide that an area is an exercise area for all or stated animals.

   (3)A declaration under this section is a disallowable instrument.

2. Prohibited areas

   (1)The Minister may declare an area of land or water to be an area where dogs are prohibited.

   (2)An area declared under subsection (1) may include all or part of an exercise area for stated animals.

   (3)A declaration is a disallowable instrument.

   (4)If the Minister declares a prohibited area, the Minister must erect a sign or signs identifying the area as a prohibited area.

   (5)A person must not take a dog into a prohibited area.

   Maximum penalty:  5 penalty units.

   (6)An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.

   (7)In a proceeding for an offence against subsection (5), a sign is taken to have been erected with the Minister’s authority unless the contrary is proved.

3. Prohibited places

   (1)A person commits an offence if the person—

   (a)takes a dog into the grounds of an education and care service or childcare centre, preschool or primary school; and

   (b)does not have the permission of the principal or person in charge of the centre or school to take the dog into the grounds; and

   (c)does not live on the grounds of the centre or school.

   Maximum penalty:  15 penalty units.

   (2)A person commits an offence if the person—

   (a)takes a dog into the grounds of a high school or secondary college during school hours or when school sport, including sport training, is being conducted; and

   (b)does not have the permission of the principal or person in charge of the school or college to take the dog into the grounds; and

   (c)does not live on the grounds of the school or college.

   Maximum penalty:  10 penalty units.

   (3)A person commits an offence if the person takes a dog onto a field or playing area where authorised sport or training is being played or conducted on the field or area.

   Maximum penalty:  10 penalty units.

   (4)A person commits an offence if the person—

   (a)takes a dog into a public place; and

   (b)the public place is within 10m of—

   (i)anything designed for play by children in the public place and that children are playing on; or

   (ii)a fixed fireplace or heating appliance in the public place designed for cooking food and that people are using; or

   (iii)a swimming area as defined by a sign erected or displayed under the Lakes Act 1976, section 14 (a) (iv).

   Maximum penalty:  10 penalty units.

   (5)An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.

   (6)In this section:

   authorised sport or training, in relation to a field or playing area, means a sport or recreational activity, or training for the sport or activity, that has been authorised to be played or conducted on the field or area by the entity responsible for management of the field or area.

   childcare centre includes a childcare centre within the meaning of the Children and Young People Act 2008, section 733.

   dog does not include an assistance animal that is with a person with a disability.

   education and care service—

   (a)means an education and care service within the meaning of the Education and Care Services National Law (ACT), section 5; but

   (b)does not include a family day care service within the meaning of the Education and Care Services National Law (ACT), section 5.

   NoteThe Education and Care Services National Law (ACT) Act 2011, s 6 applies the Education and Care Services National Law set out in the Education and Care Services National Law Act 2010 (Vic), schedule as if it were an ACT law called the Education and Care Services National Law (ACT).

   public place means any unleased territory land that the public is entitled to use or that is open to, or used by, the public, and includes any street, road, lane, thoroughfare, footpath, or place that is territory land open to, or used by, the public.

4. Prohibited areas—permits

   (1)The registrar may permit a person mentioned in the permit to take a particular dog into a particular prohibited area at the times stated in the permit.

   (2)In making a decision under subsection (1), the registrar must consider the opinion of the conservator of flora and fauna about the impact on the environment if the permit were issued.

   (3)Subsection (2) does not limit the matters that the registrar may consider.

   (4)A permit may be issued on conditions.

   (5)A permit—

   (a)takes effect on the day stated in the permit; and

   (b)unless sooner revoked, remains in force for the period of not longer than 1 year stated in the permit.

5. Dogs in public places must be controlled

   (1)A person commits an offence if—

   (a)the person is the keeper or carer of a dog; and

   (b)the person is with the dog in a public place; and

   (c)the dog is not restrained by a leash.

   Maximum penalty:  15 penalty units.

   (2)A person commits an offence if—

   (a)the person is the keeper or carer of a dog; and

   (b)the person is with the dog in a public place; and

   (c)the dog is not under the effective control of the person.

   Maximum penalty:  15 penalty units.

   (3)The keeper of a dog commits an offence if the dog—

   (a)is in a public place; and

   (b)is not with a carer.

   Maximum penalty:  15 penalty units.

   (4)An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.

   (5)Subsection (1) does not apply to a dog that is under the control of a person and is—

   (a)in an exercise area declared under section 40 (Declaration—exercise areas); or

   (b)a working dog working livestock; or

   (c)taking part in—

   (i)a dog show, field trial or obedience trial; or

   (ii)a dramatic performance or other entertainment.

   (6)In a prosecution for an offence against subsection (3), it is a defence if the defendant proves that the defendant took reasonable steps to prevent a contravention of the subsection.

   (7)For this Act, a dog is under the effective control of a person if the person can prevent the dog from approaching other animals or people by—

   (a)use of a leash; or

   (b)holding or confining the dog; or

   (c)the dog—

   (i)being in sight of the person; and

   (ii)responding to and following the person’s commands.

   Example

   Pete is walking his large dog, Reggie, on a leash. However, Pete is not strong enough to stop Reggie pulling and approaching other dogs. Reggie is not under the effective control of Pete.

6. Dogs on private premises to be restrained

   (1)A carer of a dog commits an offence if—

   (a)the carer is with the dog on private premises; and

   (b)the dog is not restrained by a leash; and

   (c)the carer does not have the consent of the occupier of the premises.

   Maximum penalty:  10 penalty units.

   (2)Subsection (1) does not apply if the carer is on premises occupied by the keeper of the dog.

   (3)A keeper of a dog commits an offence if—

   (a)the keeper is with the dog on private premises; and

   (b)the dog is not restrained by a leash; and

   (c)the keeper does not have the consent of the occupier of the premises.

   Maximum penalty:  10 penalty units.

   (4)Subsection (3) does not apply if the keeper is on premises occupied by a carer of the dog.

   (5)A keeper of a dog commits an offence if—

   (a)the dog is on private premises; and

   (b)the dog is not with a carer; and

   (c)the keeper does not have the consent of the occupier of the premises.

   Maximum penalty:  15 penalty units.

   (6)An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.

   (7)In a prosecution for an offence against subsection (1), (3) or (5), it is evidence that the occupier of premises did not consent if an authorised person gives evidence that, at the time of the offence, the occupier told the authorised person that the occupier did not consent.

   (8)In a prosecution for an offence against subsection (1), (3) or (5), it is a defence if the defendant proves that the defendant took reasonable steps to prevent a contravention of the subsection.

7. Disposal of faeces

   (1)The carer of a dog must hygienically dispose of any faeces dropped by the dog in a public place or in a stormwater drain or channel (whether on public or private land).

   Maximum penalty:  5 penalty units.

   Example—hygienic disposal

   using a plastic bag or sealable container and placing the bag or container in a garbage bin

   (2)The carer of a dog commits an offence if the carer—

   (a)takes the dog into a public place or a stormwater drain or channel (whether on public or private land); and

   (b)is not carrying equipment suitable for the hygienic disposal of faeces dropped by the dog.

   Maximum penalty:  5 penalty unit.

   (3)An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.

8. Female dogs on heat

   (1)A keeper or carer of a female dog must not allow the dog to enter or remain in a public place if the dog is on heat.

   Maximum penalty:  15 penalty units.

   (2)An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.

   (3)This section does not apply if the dog is—

   (a)confined in a motor vehicle in a public place; or

   (b)under the control of the keeper or carer and taking part in—

   (i)a dog show, field trial or obedience trial; or

   (ii)a dramatic performance or other entertainment.

   (4)In a prosecution for an offence against this section, it is not a defence that the dog was under the control of a competent person.

Division 2.6               Attacking, harassing and menacing dogs

1. Harassment of people and animals by dogs

   (1)A dog is taken to harass a person if, because of its behaviour, the person reasonably fears that the dog is about to attack the person without provocation.

   (2)A dog is taken to harass an animal if the dog hunts or torments the animal.

49ADog attacks or harasses person or animal

(1)A person commits an offence if—

(a)the person is the carer for a dog; and

(b)the dog attacks or harasses another person or animal.

Maximum penalty:  50 penalty units.

(2)A person commits an offence if—

(a)the person is the keeper of a dog; and

(b)the dog attacks or harasses another person or animal.

Maximum penalty:  50 penalty units.

(3)An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.

(4)It is a defence to a prosecution for an offence against this section if the defendant proves that—

(a)the person or animal provoked the dog; or

(b)the person or animal was attacked or harassed because the dog came to the aid of a person or animal the dog could be expected to protect; or

(c)if the attack or harassment was on premises occupied by the defendant—the person or animal was on the premises without lawful excuse.

(5)Also, it is a defence to a prosecution for an offence against subsection (2) if the defendant proves that—

(a)the defendant asked or told another person to be the carer for the dog; and

(b)that person was, at the time of the offence, the carer for the dog; and

(c)the defendant had taken reasonable measures to ensure that the carer was able to exercise responsible dog management, care and control of the dog.

Examples—par (c)

·telling the carer about the dog, including about any control order or nuisance notice

·ensuring the carer was experienced enough and physically able to manage, care and control the dog

·ensuring the carer had a leash and secure premises for the dog

NoteThe defendant has a legal burden in relation to the matters mentioned in s (4) and s (5) (see Criminal Code, s 59).

(6)If a person is convicted or found guilty of an offence against this section, the court may—

(a)order that the dog be destroyed; or

(b)make any other order the court considers necessary to ensure the safety of the public and other animals.

1. Dog attacks person or animal causing serious injury

   (1)A person commits an offence if—

   (a)the person is the carer for a dog; and

   (b)the person does or omits to do something; and

   (c)the act or omission results in the dog attacking another person or animal; and

   (d)the attack causes serious injury to the other person or animal; and

   (e)the person intends the attack to cause, or is reckless or negligent about the attack causing, serious injury to the other person or animal.

   Maximum penalty:  100 penalty units, imprisonment for 1 year or both.

   (2)A person commits an offence if—

   (a)the person is the keeper of a dog; and

   (b)the person does or omits to do something; and

   (c)the act or omission results in the dog attacking another person or animal; and

   (d)the attack causes serious injury to the other person or animal; and

   (e)the person intends the attack to cause, or is reckless or negligent about the attack causing, serious injury to the other person or animal.

   Maximum penalty:  100 penalty units, imprisonment for 1 year or both.

   (3)It is a defence to a prosecution for an offence against this section if the defendant proves that—

   (a)the person or animal provoked the dog; or

   (b)the person or animal was attacked or harassed because the dog came to the aid of a person or animal the dog could be expected to protect; or

   (c)if the attack or harassment was on premises occupied by the defendant—the person or animal was on the premises without lawful excuse.

   (4)Also, it is a defence to a prosecution for an offence against subsection (2) if the defendant proves that—

   (a)the defendant asked or told another person to be the carer for the dog; and

   (b)the person was, at the time of the offence, the carer for the dog; and

   (c)the defendant had taken reasonable measures to ensure that the carer was able to exercise responsible dog management, care and control of the dog.

   Examples—par (c)

   ·telling the carer about the dog including about any control order or nuisance notice

   ·ensuring the carer was experienced enough and physically able to manage, care and control the dog

   ·ensuring the carer had a leash and secure premises for the dog

   NoteThe defendant has a legal burden in relation to the matters mentioned in s (3) and s (4) (see Criminal Code, s 59).

   (5)If a person is convicted or found guilty of an offence against this section, the court may—

   (a)order that the dog be destroyed; or

   (b)make any other order the court considers necessary to ensure the safety of the public and other animals.

50ADangerous dog attacks or harasses person or animal

(1)A person commits an offence if—

(a)the person is the keeper of a dangerous dog; and

(b)the person does or omits to do something; and

(c)the act or omission results in the dog attacking or harassing another person or animal.

Maximum penalty:  100 penalty units, imprisonment for 1 year or both.

(2)A person commits an offence if—

(a)the person is a keeper of a dangerous dog; and

(b)the person does or omits to do something; and

(c)the act or omission results in the dog attacking another person or animal; and

(d)the attack causes serious injury to the other person or animal; and

(e)the person intends the attack to cause, or is reckless or negligent about the attack causing, serious injury to the other person or animal.

Maximum penalty:  500 penalty units, imprisonment for 5 years or both.

(3)It is a defence to a prosecution for an offence against this section if the defendant proves that—

(a)the person or animal provoked the dog; or

(b)the person or animal was attacked or harassed because the dog came to the aid of a person or animal the dog could be expected to protect; or

(c)if the attack or harassment was on premises occupied by the defendant—the person or animal was on the premises without lawful excuse.

NoteThe defendant has a legal burden in relation to the matters mentioned in s (3) (see Criminal Code, s 59).

(4)If a person is convicted or found guilty of an offence against this section, the court may—

(a)order that the dog be destroyed; or

(b)make any other order the court considers necessary to ensure the safety of the public.

50BObligations of keeper or carer if dog attacks

(1)This section applies if—

(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.

Maximum penalty:  50 penalty units.

(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.

Maximum penalty:  50 penalty units.

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

1. Encouraging dogs to attack or harass

   (1)A person must not, without reasonable excuse, knowingly encourage a dog to attack or harass someone else or an animal.

   Maximum penalty:  50 penalty units.

   (2)This section does not apply if—

   (a)the defendant reasonably believed the animal to be vermin; and

   (b)the defendant was on the land with the lessee’s consent.

51AProvoking dog to attack

A person commits an offence if—

(a)the person provokes a dog; and

(b)the provocation caused the dog to attack the person, another person or an animal.

Maximum penalty:  50 penalty units.

1. Costs of impounding dogs

   (1)This section applies in relation to a prosecution of a person for an offence against section 50 (1) or (2), section 50A or section 51 in relation to a dog.

   (2)If the court convicts the person, or finds the person guilty, of the offence, the costs of impounding the dog are payable to the Territory by the keeper of the dog.

2. Destruction of attacking dogs

   (1)A person may destroy a dog that attacks the person if the destruction of the dog is necessary to bring the attack to an end.

   (2)A person may destroy a dog found attacking someone else or an animal if the destruction of the dog is necessary to bring the attack to an end.

   (3)A person may destroy a dog found in an enclosed field if the person reasonably believes that an animal confined in the field has just been killed, injured or attacked by the dog.

   (4)Subsection (3) does not apply if the dog cannot move freely about the field because of a leash or other form of restraint.

   (5)In this section:

   field includes a paddock, yard or other place.

1. Amendment history

   Commencement

   s 2om R1 (LA s 89 (4))

   Dictionary

   s 3am A2004‑69 s 24

   Offences against Act—application of Criminal Code etc

   s 4Ains A2005‑57 s 4

   am A2007‑35 s 4; A2014‑32 s 5; A2014‑39 s 4; A2015‑9 s 7; A2017‑46 ss 4-8; A2017-44 s 4 (as am by A2018‑11 amdt 1.1); A2018‑11 s 4; A2020‑42 s 66; A2021‑11 s 4; A2022‑6 amdt 1.1, amdt 1.2; A2025-13 ss 11-13

   Criteria for considering responsible dog or cat management, care or control

   s 4Bins A2017‑46 s 9

   Register

   s 5reloc to pt 1 A2022‑6 amdt 1.3

   Dog registration—applications

   s 6am A2017-44 s 5, s 6

   subA2022‑6 amdt 1.4

   Dog registration—approval or refusal

   s 7 hdgsub A2022‑6 amdt 1.5

   s 7am A2005‑57 s 5

   sub A2017‑46 s 10

   Dog registration—records

   s 8 hdgsub A2022‑6 amdt 1.5

   Dog registration—duration

   s 9 hdgsub A2022‑6 amdt 1.5

   s 9sub A2007‑35 s 5

   (2)-(4) exp 1 May 2009 (s 9 (4))

   subA2021‑11 s 5

   Dog registration—renewal reminder notice

   s 10 hdgsub A2022‑6 amdt 1.5

   s 10am A2007‑35 s 6

   exp 1 May 2009 (s 10 (4))

   insA2021‑11 s 6

   am A2022‑6 amdt 1.6, amdt 1.7; pars renum R43 LA

   Dog registration—compliance with renewal reminder notice

   s 10A hdgsub A2022‑6 amdt 1.8

   s 10Ains A2021‑11 s 6

   Dog registration—automatic renewal

   s 10B hdgsub A2022‑6 amdt 1.8

   s 10Bins A2021‑11 s 6

   Dog registration numbers and certificates

   s 11 hdgsub A2017‑46 s 11

   s 11am A2007‑35 s 7, s 8

   (6), (7) exp 1 May 2009 (s 11 (7))

   am A2017‑46 ss 12-14; ss renum R35 LA; A2017-44 s 7; A2021‑11 s 7; ss renum R42 LA

   subA2022‑6 amdt 1.9

   Dog registration—change of owner

   s 12am A2002‑30 amdt 3.240; A2017‑46 s 15; A2017-44 s 9; A2018‑11 ss 5-7; ss renum R36 LA

   subA2022‑6 amdt 1.9

   Registrar may request information

   s 12Ains A2021‑11 s 8

   Dog registration—cancellation

   s 13 hdgsub A2022‑6 amdt 1.10

   s 13am A2002‑30 amdt 3.240; A2005‑57 s 6

   sub A2017‑46 s 16

   am A2021‑11 s 9, s 10; A2022‑6 amdts 1.11-1.13

   Offence—keeping unregistered dogs etc

   s 14 hdgsub A2022‑6 amdt 1.14

   s 14am A2017‑46 s 17; A2017-44 s 11; A2018‑11 s 8, s 9; ss renum R36 LA

   Tag offences

   s 15am A2002‑44 s 4; ss renum R4 LA (see A2002‑44 s 5)

   sub A2007‑35 s 9

   om A2017‑46 s 18

   Dog registration—change of registration details

   s 16sub A2018‑11 s 10; A2022‑6 amdt 1.15

   Dog registration—evidence of registration

   s 17am A2017‑46 s 19

   subA2022‑6 amdt 1.15

   Requirement to be licensed if multiple dogs

   s 18sub A2017‑46 s 20

   am A2018‑11 s 11; pars renum R36 LA

   Multiple dog licences—approval or refusal

   s 20am A2015‑9 s 8; A2017‑46 ss 21-23

   Multiple dog licences—conditions

   s 21am A2017‑46 s 24, s 25; A2018‑11 s 12, s 13

   Declarations—dangerous dogs

   s 22am A2002‑30 amdt 3.240; A2017‑46 ss 26-28; pars renum R35 LA

   Licensing of keepers of dangerous dogs

   s 23am A2013‑19 amdt 3.80; A2017‑46 s 29; A2018‑11 s 14; ss renum R36 LA; A2018‑32 amdt 3.5

   Dangerous dog licences—applications

   s 24am A2007‑35 s 10; A2017‑46 s 30

   Dangerous dog licences—approval or refusal

   s 25am A2002‑44 s 6; ss renum R4 LA (see A2002‑44 s 7); A2007‑35 s 11, s 12; ss renum R14 LA; A2017‑2 s 4; ss renum R33 LA; A2017‑46 ss 31-33; ss renum R35 LA

   Dangerous dog licences—conditions

   s 26am A2017‑46 ss 34-36; ss renum R35 LA; A2018‑11 s 15

   Dangerous dogs in public places

   s 27am A2017‑46 s 37

   sub A2018‑11 s 16

   Signs on premises about dangerous dogs

   s 28sub A2017‑46 s 38

   am A2018‑11 s 17; ss renum R36 LA; A2025‑29 amdt 3.91

   Special licences for dogs

   div 2.4 hdgsub A2017-44 s 17; A2022‑6 amdt 1.16; A2023‑1 s 9

   Meaning of special licence for div 2.4

   s 29 hdgsub A2002‑30 amdt 3.216

   s 29am A2017-44 s 18

   Form of special licences

   s 30am A2023‑1 s 10

   Special licences—duration

   s 31am A2017-44 s 19

   sub A2023‑1 s 11

   Special licences—renewals

   s 32am A2017‑46 s 39

   Variation of special licences

   s 33am A2002‑30 amdt 3.240; A2017‑46 s 40, s 41; A2017-44 ss 20-22; ss and pars renum R36 LA

   Cancellation of special licences

   s 36am A2017‑46 s 42, s 43

   Applying for special licences if disqualified

   s 39am A2002‑30 amdt 3.217

   Racing greyhounds

   div 2.4A hdg         ins A2017-44 s 23

   Meaning of greyhound racing and racing greyhound

   s 39Ains A2017-44 s 23

   Presumption greyhound is racing greyhound

   s 39Bins A2017-44 s 23

   am A2018‑11 s 18; A2025‑29 amdt 4.58

   Racing greyhounds—registration

   s 39Cins A2017-44 s 23

   am A2018‑11 s 19; ss renum R36 LA; A2025‑29 amdt 4.58

   Offence—unregistered racing greyhound

   s 39Dins A2017-44 s 23

   Racing greyhounds—registration number etc

   s 39Eins A2017-44 s 23

   am A2018‑11 s 20

   subA2022‑6 amdt 1.17

   Racing greyhounds—cancellation of registration

   s 39Fins A2017-44 s 23

   sub A2018‑11 s 21

   amA2022‑6 amdt 1.18

   Day-to-day control of racing greyhounds—requirement to be licensed

   s 39Gins A2017-44 s 23

   Racing greyhound controller licences—applications

   s 39Hins A2017-44 s 23

   Racing greyhound controller licences—approval or refusal

   s 39Iins A2017-44 s 23

   am A2018‑11 s 22, s 23; pars renum R36 LA

   Racing greyhound controller licences—conditions

   s 39Jins A2017-44 s 23

   am A2018‑11 s 24

   Declaration—exercise areas

   s 40am A2001‑44 amdt 1.1149, amdt 1.1150; A2011‑3 amdt 3.177; A2025‑29 amdt 4.58

   Prohibited areas

   s 41am A2007‑35 s 13; ss renum R14 LA; A2018‑11 s 25; ss renum R36 LA; A2025‑29 amdt 4.58

   Prohibited places

   s 42am A2017‑46 s 44, s 45; A2018‑11 s 26, s 27; ss renum R36 LA; A2024‑33 amdt 1.8, amdt 1.9

   Prohibited areas—permits

   s 43am A2001‑56 amdt 3.249

   Dogs in public places must be controlled

   s 44sub A2017‑46 s 46

   am A2018‑11 s 28, s 29; ss renum R36 LA

   Dogs on private premises to be restrained

   s 45am A2002‑44 s 8, s 9; ss renum R4 LA (see A2002‑44 s 10); A2010‑3 s 16; A2017‑46 s 47, s 48; A2018‑11 ss 30-32; ss renum R36 LA

   Disposal of faeces

   s 46am A2017‑46 s 49

   sub A2018‑11 s 33

   Female dogs on heat

   s 47am A2017‑46 s 50; A2018‑11 s 34; ss renum R36 LA

   Greyhounds

   s 48am A2007‑35 s 14; ss renum R14 LA

   om A2017‑17 s 21

   Attacking, harassing and menacing dogs

   div 2.6 hdgsub A2017‑46 s 51

   Dog attacks or harasses person or animal

   s 49Ains A2014‑39 s 5

   am A2017‑46 s 52, s 53

   Dog attacks person or animal causing serious injury

   s 50am A2002‑44 ss 11-13; A2007‑35 s 15

   sub A2014‑39 s 6

   am A2017‑46 ss 54-56

   Dangerous dog attacks or harasses person or animal

   s 50A hdgsub A2014‑39 s 7

   s 50Ains A2007‑35 s 16

   am A2014‑39 s 8, s 9; ss renum R27 LA; A2017‑46 ss 57-59

   Obligations of keeper or carer if dog attacks

   s 50Bins A2017‑46 s 60

   am A2018‑11 s 35

   Provoking dog to attack

   s 51Ains A2017‑46 s 61

   Costs of impounding dogs

   s 52sub A2002‑30 amdt 3.218

   am A2007‑35 s 17; A2017‑46 s 62

   Complaints about attacking, harassing or menacing dogs

   s 53Ains A2017‑46 s 63

   am A2025‑29 amdt 4.58

   Dealing with attacking dogs—death or serious injury to person or death of animal

   s 53Bins A2017‑46 s 63

   am A2018‑11 s 36, s 37

   Dealing with attacking, harassing or menacing dogs generally

   s 53Cins A2017‑46 s 63

   am A2018‑11 s 38, s 39

   Meaning of control order

   s 53CAins A2018‑11 s 40

   Control orders—carers

   s 53CBins A2018‑11 s 40

   Revocation of control order

   s 53Dins A2017‑46 s 63

   Offence—failure to comply with control order

   s 53Eins A2017‑46 s 63

   am A2018‑11 ss 41-43

   Inspection of attacking or harassing dogs

   s 54am A2010‑3 s 16, s 17

   om A2017‑46 s 64

   Compensation for injuries etc caused by dogs

   s 55am A2022‑14 amdt 3.60

   Access to information about dog attacks

   s 55Ains A2010‑3 s 4

   am A2025‑29 amdt 4.58

   Notice to affected neighbours

   s 55Bins A2017‑46 s 65

   am A2018‑11 s 44, s 45

   Seizure of dogs—general

   s 56 hdgsub A2005‑62 amdt 3.100

   s 56am A2002‑30 amdt 3.219, amdt 3.220; A2005‑62 amdt 3.101; A2007‑35 s 18; A2010‑3 s 16; A2015‑9 s 9; pars renum R28 LA; A2017‑17 s 22; ss renum R34 LA; A2017‑46 ss 66-69; pars renum R35 LA; A2018‑11 s 46; A2022‑6 amdt 1.19

   Seizure of dogs—investigation of complaints about attacking, harassing or menacing dogs

   s 56Ains A2017‑46 s 70

   am A2018‑11 s 47, s 48; ss renum R36 LA

   Seizure—dangerous dogs

   s 57am A2002‑30 amdt 3.221; A2010‑3 s 16; A2017‑46 s 71

   Seizure—multiple dog licence

   s 58am A2010‑3 s 16

   sub A2017‑46 s 72

   Seizure—attacking, harassing or menacing dogs

   s 59am A2010‑3 s 5, s 16

   sub A2017‑46 s 73

   Impounding of dogs seized

   s 60am A2002‑30 amdt 3.222; A2005‑62 amdt 3.102

   sub A2017‑46 s 73

   am A2018‑11 ss 49-51; ss renum R36 LA

   Information to be given in notice of dog’s seizure

   s 61sub A2005‑62 amdt 3.103

   am A2017‑46 s 74

   Releasing dogs seized under general seizure power

   s 62am A2001‑44 amdt 1.1151

   sub A2002‑44 s 14; A2005‑62 amdt 3.103

   am A2007‑35 s 19, s 20; pars renum R14 LA; A2017‑46 ss 75‑79

   Releasing dogs seized under power relating to multiple dogs

   s 63 hdgsub A2017‑46 s 80

   s 63am A2001‑44 amdt 1.1151

   sub A2002‑44 s 14; A2005‑62 amdt 3.103

   am A2007‑35 s 21, s 22; pars renum R14 LA; A2017‑46 ss 81‑89; pars renum R35 LA

   Releasing dogs seized under attacking and harassing power

   s 64am A2001‑44 amdt 1.1151

   sub A2002‑44 s 14; A2005‑62 amdt 3.103

   am A2007‑35 s 23; A2015‑9 s 10; A2017‑46 ss 90-94

   Releasing dogs declared dangerous after seizure for offence

   s 65am A2001‑44 amdt 1.1151; A2005‑62 amdt 3.104

   sub A2017‑46 s 95

   Releasing dogs seized because of complaint

   s 65Ains A2017‑46 s 96

   Selling or destroying dogs (other than dangerous dogs) generally

   s 66 hdgsub A2017‑46 s 97

   s 66sub A2005‑62 amdt 3.105

   am A2017‑46 s 98, s 99

   Selling or destroying dogs (other than dangerous dogs) seized under multiple dog licence power

   s 67sub A2005‑62 amdt 3.105

   am A2008‑37 amdt 1.122; A2017‑46 s 100

   Selling dogs (other than dangerous dogs) if keeper unfit

   s 67Ains A2017‑46 s 101

   Selling or destroying dangerous dogs generally

   s 68sub A2005‑62 amdt 3.105

   am A2011‑3 amdt 3.178; A2017‑46 s 102

   Destroying dogs—public safety concerns

   s 68Ains A2017‑46 s 103

   Relinquishing ownership of dogs

   s 69am A2002‑44 s 15; ss renum R4 LA (see A2002‑44 s 16)

   sub A2005‑62 amdt 3.105

   am A2017‑46 s 104

   Miscellaneous

   div 2.8 hdgsub A2005‑62 amdt 3.105

   Returning seized dog to its keeper

   s 70sub A2005‑62 amdt 3.105

   am A2017‑46 s 105; A2018‑11 ss 52-54

   Guidelines about returning impounded dogs

   s 71am A2001‑44 amdt 1.1152

   sub A2005‑62 amdt 3.105

   am A2025‑29 amdt 4.58

   Controlling breeding

   div 3.1 hdgins A2015‑9 s 11

   Offence—breeding dogs or cats without licence

   s 72renum and reloc as s 138A

   ins A2015‑9 s 11

   am A2017‑46 s 106; A2017-44 s 24; ss renum R36 LA; A2023‑1 s 12

   Breeding licence—applications

   s 72Ains A2015‑9 s 11

   am A2025‑29 amdt 4.58

   Breeding licence—approval or refusal

   s 72Bins A2015‑9 s 11

   am A2017‑46 s 107, s 108

   Breeding licence—duration

   s 72Cins A2015‑9 s 11

   sub A2017‑46 s 109

   Breeding licence—form

   s 72Dins A2015‑9 s 11

   Breeding licence—conditions

   s 72Eins A2015‑9 s 11

   am A2017‑46 s 110; ss renum R35 LA; A2018‑11 s 55

   Breeding licence—variation

   s 72Fins A2015‑9 s 11

   am A2025‑29 amdt 4.58

   Breeding licence—cancellation

   s 72Gins A2015‑9 s 11

   am A2017‑46 s 111

   Breeding licence—cancellation or disqualification from holding

   s 72Hins A2015‑9 s 11

   Offence—licensee change of address

   s 72Iins A2015‑9 s 11

   Breeding—recognised breeding organisation

   s 72Jins A2015‑9 s 11

   am A2025‑29 amdt 4.58

   Offence—breeding, selling and advertising requirements

   s 72Kins A2015‑9 s 11

   sub A2017‑46 s 112; A2020‑42 s 67

   am A2023‑1 s 13

   Offence—surrender of breeding licence

   s 72Lins A2015‑9 s 11

   om A2017‑46 s 113

   Offence—reporting on breeding of greyhounds

   s 72Mins A2017-44 s 26

   Controlling dogs and cats

   div 3.2 hdgins A2015‑9 s 11

   Meaning of de-sex and permit for pt 3

   s 73def de-sex sub A2023‑1 s 14

   Dogs and cats to be de-sexed if over certain age

   s 74sub A2007‑35 s 24

   am A2017‑46 s 114; A2017-44 s 27; A2018‑32 amdt 3.5

   Sale of older dogs and cats not de-sexed

   s 74Ains A2007‑35 s 24

   sub A2017‑46 s 115

   am A2018‑11 s 56; A2018‑32 amdt 3.5

   Approval or refusal of applications

   s 76am A2017‑46 s 116

   Term of permits

   s 78om A2017‑46 s 117

   Production of permits

   s 79am A2002‑30 amdt 3.223; A2010‑3 s 16; A2017‑46 s 118; ss renum R35 LA; A2022‑14 amdt 3.61

   Earmarkings

   s 80am A2018‑32 amdt 3.5

   Declaration of cat containment

   s 81 hdgam A2014‑32 s 6

   s 81am A2001‑44 amdt 1.1153, amdt 1.1154; A2005‑20 amdt 1.10; A2009‑20 amdt 3.56; A2015‑33 amdt 1.45

   om A2022‑6 s 4

   Cats in breach of cat containment

   s 82 hdgam A2014‑32 s 7

   s 82sub A2005‑57 s 8

   om A2022‑6 s 4

   Identification of dogs and cats—regulations

   s 83sub A2005‑57 s 9

   am A2007‑35 s 25

   Identification of dogs and cats—requirement

   s 84om A2005‑20 amdt 3.136

   ins A2005‑57 s 9

   am A2007‑35 s 26; A2017‑46 s 119

   def administering authority om A2005‑20 amdt 3.136

   def authorised person om A2005‑20 amdt 3.136

   def date of service om A2005‑20 amdt 3.136

   def infringement notice om A2005‑20 amdt 3.136

   def infringement notice offence om A2005‑20 amdt 3.136

   def infringement notice penalty om A2005‑20 amdt 3.136

   def reminder notice om A2005‑20 amdt 3.136

   Cats

   pt 4 hdgom A2005‑20 amdt 3.136

   ins A2005‑57 s 10

   sub A2007‑35 s 27

   Registration of cats

   div 4.1A hdg         ins A2022‑6 s 5

   Cat registration—applications

   s 84AAins A2022‑6 s 5

   Cat registration—approval or refusal

   s 84ABins A2022‑6 s 5

   Cat registration—records

   s 84ACins A2022‑6 s 5

   Cat registration—duration

   s 84ADins A2022‑6 s 5

   Cat registration—renewal reminder notice

   s 84AEins A2022‑6 s 5

   Cat registration—compliance with renewal reminder notice

   s 84AFins A2022‑6 s 5

   Cat registration—automatic renewal

   s 84AGins A2022‑6 s 5

   Cat registration numbers and certificates

   s 84AHins A2022‑6 s 5

   Cat registration—change of owner

   s 84AIins A2022‑6 s 5

   Cat registration—cancellation

   s 84AJins A2022‑6 s 5

   Offence—keeping unregistered cats etc

   s 84AKins A2022‑6 s 5

   Cat registration—change of registration details

   s 84ALins A2022‑6 s 5

   Cat registration—evidence of registration

   s 84AMins A2022‑6 s 5

   Cat containment

   div 4.1B hdgins A2022‑6 s 5

   Declaration of cat containment

   s 84ANins A2022‑6 s 5

   Breach of cat containment requirements

   s 84AOins A2022‑6 s 5

   Registrar may exempt entities from certain provisions

   s 84APins A2022‑6 s 5

   Keeping 4 or more cats

   div 4.1 hdgom A2005‑20 amdt 3.136

   ins A2007‑35 s 27

   Multiple cat licences—requirement to be licensed

   s 84Ains A2007‑35 s 27

   am A2022‑6 s 6

   Multiple cat licences—applications

   s 84Bins A2007‑35 s 27

   Multiple cat licences—approval or refusal

   s 84Cins A2007‑35 s 27

   am A2015‑9 s 12

   Multiple cat licences—conditions

   s 84Dins A2007‑35 s 27

   Multiple cat licences—form

   s 84DAins A2023‑1 s 15

   Multiple cat licences—duration

   s 84DBins A2023‑1 s 15

   Seizing cats and dealing with them

   div 4.2 hdgom A2001‑56 amdt 3.250

   ins A2007‑35 s 27

   Approved providers

   s 85om A2001‑56 amdt 3.250

   ins A2005‑57 s 10

   am A2007‑35 s 41; A2025‑29 amdt 4.58

   Infringement and reminder notices

   div 4.3 hdgom A2005‑20 amdt 3.136

   Seizure of cats

   s 86om A2005‑20 amdt 3.136

   ins A2005‑57 s 10

   am A2010‑3 s 6, s 16

   sub A2022‑6 s 7

   Temporary care of seized cats

   s 87om A2005‑20 amdt 3.136

   ins A2005‑57 s 10

   am A2007‑35 s 41; A2010‑3 s 16; A2025‑29 amdt 4.58

   Information to be given in notice of cat’s seizure

   s 88om A2005‑20 amdt 3.136

   ins A2005‑57 s 10

   am A2007‑35 s 41

   Releasing seized cats

   s 89om A2005‑20 amdt 3.136

   ins A2005‑57 s 10

   am A2007‑35 s 41; A2010‑3 s 7, s 16

   Selling or destroying seized cats

   s 90om A2005‑20 amdt 3.136

   ins A2005‑57 s 10

   am A2007‑35 s 41; A2010‑3 s 7, s 16

   Relinquishing ownership of seized cats

   s 91om A2005‑20 amdt 3.136

   ins A2005‑57 s 10

   am A2007‑35 s 41; A2010‑3 s 16

   Returning seized cat to its keeper

   s 92om A2005‑20 amdt 3.136

   ins A2005‑57 s 10

   am A2007‑35 s 41; A2010‑3 s 8, s 16

   Guidelines about returning seized cats

   s 93om A2005‑20 amdt 3.136

   ins A2005‑57 s 10

   am A2010‑3 s 9, s 16; A2025‑29 amdt 4.58

   Disputing liability

   div 4.4 hdgom A2005‑20 amdt 3.136

   Miscellaneous

   div 4.5 hdgom A2005‑20 amdt 3.136

   Assistance animals

   pt 5 hdgsub A2019‑35 s 125

   Preliminary—pt 5

   div 5.1 hdgins A2019‑35 s 125

   Definitions—pt 5

   s 94om A2005‑20 amdt 3.136

   ins A2019‑35 s 125

   def accredited assistance animal ins A2019‑35 s 125

   def assistance animal assessor ins A2019‑35 s 125

   def assistance animal standard ins A2019‑35 s 125

   def assistance animal trainer ins A2019‑35 s 125

   def welfare ins A2019‑35 s 125

   Assistance animal standard and accreditation guidelines

   s 95am A2001‑44 amdt 1.1155

   om A2005‑20 amdt 3.136

   ins A2019‑35 s 125

   am A2025‑29 amdt 4.58

   Accreditation of assistance animals

   div 5.2 hdgins A2019‑35 s 125

   Accreditation of assistance animals

   s 96om A2005‑20 amdt 3.136

   ins A2019‑35 s 125

   sub A2023‑1 s 16

   Register of registered accredited assistance animals

   s 97om A2005‑20 amdt 3.136

   ins A2019‑35 s 125

   Registration of accredited assistance animals

   s 98om A2005‑20 amdt 3.136

   ins A2019‑35 s 125

   Registration numbers and certificates

   s 99om A2005‑20 amdt 3.136

   ins A2019‑35 s 125

   Assistance animal trainers and assessors

   div 5.3 hdgins A2019‑35 s 125

   Registrar may register assistance animal trainer

   s 100om A2005‑20 amdt 3.136

   ins A2019‑35 s 125

   Registrar may suspend registration of assistance animal trainer

   s 101om A2005‑20 amdt 3.136

   ins A2019‑35 s 125

   Registrar may cancel registration of assistance animal trainer

   s 102sub A2002‑30 amdt 3.224

   om A2005‑20 amdt 3.136

   ins A2019‑35 s 125

   Unregistered assistance animal trainers

   s 103om A2005‑20 amdt 3.136

   ins A2019‑35 s 125

   Registrar may register assistance animal assessor

   s 104sub A2019‑35 s 125

   Registrar may suspend registration of assistance animal assessor

   s 105sub A2019‑35 s 125

   Registrar may cancel registration of assistance animal assessor

   s 106sub A2019‑35 s 125

   Unregistered assistance animal assessor

   s 106Ains A2019‑35 s 125

   Using an assistance animal

   div 5.4 hdgins A2019‑35 s 125

   Definitions—div 5.4

   s 106Bins A2019‑35 s 125

   def accompanied by an assistance animal ins A2019‑35 s 125

   def public premises ins A2019‑35 s 125

   Rights of people accompanied by assistance animals

   s 106Cins A2019‑35 s 125

   Liability of people accompanied by assistance animal

   s 106Dins A2019‑35 s 125

   Assistance animal allowed in public places and premises

   s 106Eins A2019‑35 s 125

   Falsely claiming animal is assistance animal

   s 106Fins A2019‑35 s 125

   Meaning of animal nuisance—pt 6

   s 109sub A2017‑46 s 120

   Offence of animal nuisance

   s 110am A2017‑46 s 121

   Complaints about animal nuisance

   s 111am A2002‑30 amdt 3.240; A2017‑46 s 122

   Issue of nuisance notices

   s 112am A2002‑30 amdt 3.225; A2002‑44 s 17; A2017‑46 ss 123‑125; A2018‑11 s 57

   Seizure, impounding and return of nuisance animals

   s 114am A2002‑44 s 18, s 19; A2010‑3 s 16

   sub A2017‑46 s 126

   am A2018‑11 ss 58-61

   Information to be given in notice of animal’s seizure

   s 114Ains A2002‑44 s 20

   am A2010‑3 s 10, s 16

   sub A2017‑46 s 126

   Powers on entry

   s 114Bins A2002‑44 s 20

   am A2010‑3 s 11, s 16

   om A2017‑46 s 126

   Guidelines about animal nuisance

   s 114Cins A2007‑35 s 28

   am A2025‑29 amdt 4.58

   Destruction of animals on registrar’s authority

   s 115 hdgsub A2002‑30 amdt 3.226

   s 115am A2018‑32 amdt 3.5

   Destruction of vicious animals

   s 116am A2010‑3 s 16, s 17; A2017‑46 s 127, s 128

   Destruction of diseased or injured animals

   s 117am A2010‑3 s 16, s 17

   Notification and review of decisions

   pt 8 hdgsub A2008‑37 amdt 1.123

   Meaning of reviewable decision—pt 8

   s 118am A2005‑62 amdt 3.106; A2005‑57 s 11; pars renum A2005‑57 s 12; A2007‑35 s 29, s 30; pars renum R14 LA

   sub A2008‑37 amdt 1.123

   Reviewable decision notices

   s 119sub A2005‑57 s 13; A2008‑37 amdt 123

   am A2025‑29 amdt 4.58

   Applications for review

   s 120am A2005‑57 s 14

   sub A2008‑37 amdt 1.123

   am A2025‑29 amdt 4.58

   Registrar

   s 121sub A2002‑30 amdt 3.227

   am A2011‑22 amdt 1.171

   Deputy registrars

   s 122sub A2002‑30 amdt 3.227

   am A2011‑22 amdt 1.171

   Authorised people

   s 123 hdgam A2010‑3 s 18

   s 123sub A2002‑30 amdt 3.227

   am A2010‑3 s 16; A2011‑22 amdt 1.171

   Identity cards

   s 124am A2010‑3 s 12, s 16; A2011‑22 amdt 1.171; A2022‑14 amdt 3.62

   Power not to be exercised before identity card shown

   s 125am A2002‑30 amdt 3.228; A2010‑3 s 16; A2022‑14 amdt 3.63

   Powers of authorised people

   div 9.2 hdgam A2010‑3 s 18

   Definitions for div 9.2

   s 126def connected ins A2002‑30 amdt 3.229

   def enter sub A2002‑30 amdt 3.229

   def offence ins A2002‑30 amdt 3.229

   def residential premises sub A2002‑30 amdt 3.229

   om A2007‑35 s 31

   Things connected with an offence

   s 127om A2002‑30 amdt 3.229

   Power to enter premises

   s 128am A2010‑3 s 16

   sub A2017‑46 s 129

   Entry of premises—search warrants

   s 129am A2010‑3 s 16

   om A2017‑46 s 129

   Entry and exercise of powers in emergency situations

   s 130am A2010‑3 s 16; A2015‑9 s 13

   om A2017‑46 s 129

   Inspection of premises

   s 131am A2010‑3 s 16; A2017‑46 s 130

   Consent to entry

   s 132sub A2002‑44 s 21

   am A2010‑3 s 16; A2017‑46 s 131, s 132

   Search warrants

   s 133am A2010‑3 s 13, s 16; A2017‑46 s 133

   Power to require name and address

   s 134am A2010‑3 s 16, s 17; A2017‑46 s 134; A2022‑14 amdt 3.63

   Inspection of animals

   s 134Ains A2017‑46 s 135

   am A2018‑11 s 62

   Note for s 134A     

   s 134A also ins A2017-44 s 30

   
   

   renum as s 134AA R36 LA

   Cooperation with other jurisdictions—racing greyhounds

   div 9.3 hdgins A2017-44 s 30

   Meaning of animal welfare law—div 9.3

   s 134AA(prev s 134A) ins A2017-44 s 30

   renum as s 134AA R36 LA

   Information sharing

   s 134Bins A2017-44 s 30

   Investigation at request of other jurisdictions

   s 134Cins A2017-44 s 30

   Registrar may request information from keeper of dog or cat

   s 135Ains A2022‑6 s 8

   Approved animal welfare entities

   s 137om A2002‑30 amdt 3.230

   ins A2018‑11 s 63

   am A2025‑29 amdt 4.58

   Disqualification from keeping animals

   s 138A(prev s 72) renum and reloc A2005‑57 s 7

   am A2007‑35 s 32

   Renewals

   s 139 hdgsub A2007‑35 s 33

   s 139am A2007‑35 s 34

   (1), (3) exp 1 May 2009 (s 139 (3))

   False or misleading statements

   s 141am A2002‑30 amdt 3.231

   om A2004‑15 amdt 2.58

   Dishonoured etc credit card transactions

   s 142am A2017‑46 s 136

   sub A2025-13 s 14

   Codes of practice

   s 143om A2004‑15 amdt 2.58

   ins A2007‑35 s 35

   (5), (6) exp 1 May 2008 (s 143 (6))

   am A2011‑3 amdt 3.179; A2013‑19 amdt 3.81; A2015‑53 s 8; A2023-36 amdt 1.108; A2025‑29 amdt 4.58

   Inspection of incorporated documents

   s 143Ains A2007‑35 s 35

   am A2011‑22 amdt 1.171

   Notification of certain incorporated documents

   s 143Bins A2007‑35 s 35

   am A2011‑22 amdt 1.171; A2013‑19 amdt 3.82; A2025‑29 amdt 4.58

   Determination of fees

   s 144sub A2001‑44 amdt 1.1156

   am A2011‑3 amdt 3.180; A2025‑29 amdt 4.58

   Fees payable to Territory in accordance with determinations etc

   s 145om A2001‑44 amdt 1.1157

   Regulations may make provision about fees

   s 146om A2001‑44 amdt 1.1157

   Approved forms

   s 147am A2001‑44 amdt 1.1158; A2002‑30 amdt 3.232; A2025‑29 amdt 4.58

   Regulation-making power

   s 148sub A2001‑44 amdt 1.1159

   am A2007‑35 s 36; A2025‑29 amdt 4.58

   Repeal of Acts

   s 149om R1 (LA s 89 (3))

   Repeal of regulations

   s 150om R1 (LA s 89 (3))

   Definitions for pt 11

   s 151exp 21 June 2002 (s 159)

   Existing applications for registration or licences

   s 152exp 21 June 2002 (s 159)

   Existing registrations

   s 153exp 21 June 2002 (s 159)

   Existing licences

   s 154exp 21 June 2002 (s 159)

   Existing dangerous dog declarations

   s 155exp 21 June 2002 (s 159)

   Existing declared exercise areas

   s 156exp 21 June 2002 (s 159)

   Transitional provisions

   pt 11 hdgom A2017‑46 s 137

   Renewal of keeper’s licence—old yards

   s 157om A2017‑46 s 137

   Authorised officers to continue to exercise functions under Act—transitional

   s 158om R1 (LA s 89 (3))

   ins A2010‑3 s 14

   exp 18 May 2010 (s 158 (2) (LA s 88 declaration applies))

   Expiry of certain provisions of pt

   s 159exp 21 June 2002 (s 159)

   Transitional—Domestic Animals (Racing Greyhounds) Amendment Act 2017

   pt 12 hdgins A2017-44 s 31

   exp 30 April 2023 (s 163)

   Racing greyhound controller licences—existing racing greyhound keepers

   s 160ins A2017-44 s 31

   exp 30 April 2023 (s 163)

   Eligibility of recipients of Territory assistance

   s 161ins A2017-44 s 31

   exp 30 April 2023 (s 163)

   Transitional regulations

   s 162ins A2017-44 s 31

   exp 30 April 2020 (s 162 (4))

   Expiry—pt 12

   s 163ins A2017-44 s 31

   exp 30 April 2023 (s 163)

   Transitional—Domestic Animals Legislation Amendment Act 2021

   pt 13 hdgins A2021‑11 s 11

   exp 30 June 2022 (s 165)

   Transitional—dog registered before 1 July 2021

   s 164ins A2021‑11 s 11

   exp 30 June 2022 (s 165)

   Expiry—pt 13

   s 165ins A2021‑11 s 11

   exp 30 June 2022 (s 165)

   Transitional—Domestic Animals Legislation Amendment Act 2022

   pt 14 hdgins A2022‑6 s 9

   exp 1 July 2023 (s 167)

   Registrar may accept early applications for cat registration

   s 166ins A2022‑6 s 9

   exp 1 July 2023 (s 167)

   Expiry—pt 14

   s 167ins A2022‑6 s 9

   exp 1 July 2023 (s 167)

   Dictionary

   dictam A2002‑30 amdt 3.233; A2008‑37 amdt 1.124; A2009‑20 amdt 3.57; A2011‑22 amdt 1.172, amdt 1.173; A2015‑33 amdt 1.46; A2017‑46 s 138; A2018‑32 amdt 3.5; A2023‑1 s 17

   def accompanied by an assistance animal ins A2019‑35 s 126

   def accredited assistance animal ins A2019‑35 s 126

   def administering authority om A2005‑20 amdt 3.137

   def animal boarding facility om A2013‑19 amdt 3.83

   def animal welfare law ins A2017-44 s 32

   def animal welfare offence am A2002‑30 amdt 3.234

   sub A2002‑49 amdt 3.53; A2006‑17 s 5

   am A2007‑7 s 39; A2014‑3 ss 21-23; pars renum R25 LA; A2015‑9 s 14; pars renum R28 LA; A2016‑19 amdts 1.1‑1.3; pars renum R31 LA; A2018‑32 amdt 3.6

   def assistance animal sub A2019‑35 s 127

   def assistance animal assessor ins A2019‑35 s 128

   def assistance animal standard ins A2019‑35 s 128

   def assistance animal trainer ins A2019‑35 s 128

   def approved animal welfare entity ins A2018‑11 s 64

   def approved provider ins A2005‑57 s 15

   sub A2007‑35 s 37

   def authorised officer sub A2002‑30 amdt 3.235

   om A2010‑3 s 15

   def authorised person om A2005‑20 amdt 3.137

   ins A2010‑3 s 15

   def breed ins A2018‑11 s 64

   def breeding licence ins A2015‑9 s 15

   def connected ins A2002‑30 amdt 3.236

   am A2010‑3 s 18

   def control order ins A2017‑46 s 139

   sub A2018‑11 s 65

   def date of service om A2005‑20 amdt 3.137

   def disability sub A2019‑35 s 129

   def effective control ins A2018‑11 s 66

   def enter am A2010‑3 s 18

   def excluded offence am A2004‑15 amdt 2.59; A2005‑57 s 16; A2014‑32 s 8; A2019‑35 s 130; pars renum R39 LA; A2022‑6 s 10; A2025-13 s 15

   def function om A2002‑30 amdt 3.237

   def gaming law ins A2017-44 s 32

   def greyhound racing ins A2017-44 s 32

   def impound ins A2018‑11 s 66

   def incorporated document ins A2007‑35 s 38

   def infringement notice om A2005‑20 amdt 3.137

   def infringement notice offence om A2005‑20 amdt 3.137

   def infringement notice penalty sub A2005‑20 amdt 3.138

   def keeper am A2022‑6 s 11

   def licence om A2002‑30 amdt 3.238

   def multiple cat licence ins A2007‑35 s 39

   def offence ins A2002‑30 amdt 3.239

   am A2010‑3 s 18

   def public place sub A2004‑69 s 25

   am A2013‑3 amdt 2.4; A2015‑47 amdt 1.1; A2018‑19 amdt 1.1

   def public premises ins A2019‑35 s 131

   def public unleased land ins A2013‑3 amdt 2.5

   def public vehicle om A2004‑69 s 26

   def racing greyhound ins A2017-44 s 32

   def racing greyhound controller licence ins A2017-44 s 32

   def recognised breeding organisation ins A2015‑9 s 15

   def registered keeper sub A2022‑6 s 12

   def registered racing greyhound ins A2017-44 s 32

   def registration certificate am A2022‑14 amdt 3.64

   def registration tag om A2017‑46 s 140

   def release ins A2002‑30 amdt 3.239

   def reminder notice om A2005‑20 amdt 3.139

   def residential premises sub A2007‑35 s 40

   def reviewable decision ins A2008‑37 amdt 1.125

   def sell ins A2017‑46 s 141

   sub A2018‑11 s 67

   def serious dog bite ins A2020‑42 s 68

   def serious injury ins A2017‑46 s 142

   sub A2020‑42 s 69

   def special licence ins A2002‑30 amdt 3.239

   sub A2017-44 s 33

   am A2022‑6 amdt 1.20; A2023‑1 s 18

   def this Act om A2001‑44 amdt 1.1160

   def welfare ins A2019‑35 s 131

1. Earlier republications

   Some earlier republications were not numbered. The number in column 1 refers to the publication order.

   Since 12 September 2001 every authorised republication has been published in electronic pdf format on the ACT legislation register.  A selection of authorised republications have also been published in printed format.  These republications are marked with an asterisk (*) in column 1.  Electronic and printed versions of an authorised republication are identical.

Republication No and date	Effective	Last amendment made by	Republication for
R1 12 Sept 2001	12 Sept 2001– 21 June 2002	A2001‑56	amendments by A2001‑44 and A2001‑56
R2 6 Sept 2002	22 June 2002– 16 Sept 2002	A2001‑56	commenced expiry
R3 17 Sept 2002	17 Sept 2002– 2 Dec 2002	A2002‑30	amendments by A2002‑30
R4 3 Dec 2002	3 Dec 2002– 16 Jan 2003	A2002‑44	amendments by A2002‑44
R5 17 Jan 2003	17 Jan 2003– 8 Apr 2004	A2002‑49	amendments by A2002‑49
R6 9 Apr 2004	9 Apr 2004– 8 Mar 2005	A2004‑15	amendments by A2004‑15
R7 9 Mar 2005	9 Mar 2005– 1 June 2005	A2004‑69	amendments by A2004‑69
R8* 2 June 2005	2 June 2005– 11 Nov 2005	A2005‑20	amendments by A2005‑20
R9 12 Nov 2005	12 Nov 2005– 10 Jan 2006	A2005‑20	amendments by A2005‑20
R10 11 Jan 2006	11 Jan 2006– 10 May 2006	A2005‑62	amendments by A2005‑62
R11 11 May 2006	11 May 2006– 22 May 2006	A2006‑17	amendments by A2006‑17
R12 23 May 2006	23 May 2006– 26 Mar 2007	A2006‑17	amendments by A2005‑57
R13 27 Mar 2007	27 Mar 2007– 30 Apr 2008	A2007‑7	amendments by A2007‑7
R14 1 May 2008	1 May 2008– 1 May 2008	A2007‑35	amendments by A2007‑35
R15 2 May 2008	2 May 2008– 1 Feb 2009	A2007‑35	commenced expiry
R16 2 Feb 2009	2 Feb 2009– 1 May 2009	A2008‑37	amendments by A2008‑37
R17 2 May 2009	2 May 2009– 21 Sept 2009	A2008‑37	commenced expiry
R18* 22 Sept 2009	22 Sept 2009– 17 Feb 2010	A2009‑20	amendments by A2009‑20
R19 18 Feb 2010	18 Feb 2010– 18 May 2010	A2010‑3	amendments by A2010‑3
R20 19 May 2010	19 May 2010– 28 Feb 2011	A2010‑3	commenced expiry
R21 1 Mar 2011	1 Mar 2011– 30 June 2011	A2011‑3	amendments by A2011‑3
R22 1 July 2011	1 July 2011– 13 June 2013	A2011‑22	amendments by A2011‑22
R23 14 June 2013	14 June 2013– 30 June 2013	A2013‑19	amendments by A2013‑19
R24 1 July 2013	1 July 2013– 6 Mar 2014	A2013‑3	amendments by A2013‑3
R25 7 Mar 2014	7 Mar 2014– 20 Aug 2014	A2014-3	amendments by A2014-3
R26 21 Aug 2014	21 Aug 2014‑ 30 Sept 2014	A2014‑32	amendments by A2014‑32
R27 1 Oct 2014	1 Oct 2014– 14 Sept 2015	A2014‑39	amendments by A201A2014‑394‑39
R28 15 Sept 2015	15 Sept 2015– 13 Oct 2015	A2015-9	amendments by A2015-9
R29 14 Oct 2015	14 Oct 2015– 23 May 2016	A2015-33	amendments by A2015-33
R30 24 May 2016	24 May 2016– 30 May 2016	A2015-53	amendments by A2015-53
R31 31 May 2016	31 May 2016– 31 July 2016	A2016‑19	amendments by A2016‑19
R32 1 Aug 2016	1 Aug 2016– 22 Feb 2017	A2016‑19	amendments by A2015‑47
R33 23 Feb 2017	23 Feb 2017– 14 June 2017	A2017‑2	amendments by A2017‑2
R34 15 June 2017	15 June 2017– 13 Dec 2017	A2017‑17	amendments by A2017‑17
R35 14 Dec 2017	14 Dec 2017– 29 Apr 2018	A2017‑46	amendments by A2017‑46
R36 30 Apr 2018	30 Apr 2018– 23 May 2018	A2018‑11	amendments by A2017-44 and A2018‑11
R37 24 May 2018	24 May 2018– 20 Dec 2018	A2018‑19	amendments by A2018‑19
R38 21 Dec 2018	21 Dec 2018– 9 Apr 2020	A2018‑32	amendments by A2018‑32
R39 10 Apr 2020	10 Apr 2020– 30 Apr 2020	A2019‑35	amendments by A2019‑35
R40 1 May 2020	1 May 2020– 27 Aug 2020	A2019‑35	expiry of provision (s 162)
R41 28 Aug 2020	28 Aug 2020– 30 June 2021	A2020‑42	amendments by A2020‑42
R42 1 July 2021	1 July 2021– 30 June 2022	A2021‑11	amendments by A2021‑11
R43 1 July 2022	1 July 2022– 23 Aug 2022	A2022‑6	amendments by A2022‑6 and expiry of transitional provisions (pt 13)
R44 24 Aug 2022	24 Aug 2022– 21 Feb 2023	A2022‑14	amendments by A2022‑14
R45 22 Feb 2023	22 Feb 2023– 30 Apr 2023	A2023‑1	amendments by A2023‑1
R46 1 May 2023	1 May 2023– 1 July 2023	A2023‑1	expiry of transitional provisions (pt 12)
R47 2 July 2023	2 July 2023– 26 Nov 2023	A2023‑1	expiry of transitional provisions (pt 14)
R48 27 Nov 2023	27 Nov 2023– 10 July 2024	A2023‑36	amendments by A2023‑36
R49 11 July 2024	11 July 2024– 8 June 2025	A2024‑33	amendments by A2024‑33
R50 9 June 2025	9 June 2025– 15 Nov 2025	A2025‑13	amendments by A2025‑13

1. Expired transitional or validating provisions

   This Act may be affected by transitional or validating provisions that have expired.  The expiry does not affect any continuing operation of the provisions (see Legislation Act 2001, s 88 (1)).

   Expired provisions are removed from the republished law when the expiry takes effect and are listed in the amendment history using the abbreviation ‘exp’ followed by the date of the expiry.

   To find the expired provisions see the version of this Act before the expiry took effect.  The ACT legislation register has point-in-time versions of this Act.