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WAGAIT SHIRE COUNCIL (DOG MANAGEMENT) BY-LAWS 2019 (NO 27 OF 2019) - REG 35

Dog chasing vehicles or horses

    (1)     An owner of a dog must ensure the dog does not chase:

(a)     a vehicle; or

(b)     a horse, whether ridden or not.

    (2)     An owner of a dog commits an offence if the owner contravenes clause (1).

Maximum penalty:     20 penalty units.

    (3)     An offence against clause (2) is an offence of strict liability.

    (4)     It is a defence to a prosecution for an offence against clause (2) if the defendant establishes that another person had, without the defendant's permission, caused the dog to chase the vehicle or horse.



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