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Dog Control Act 1996  013
Commenced: 1 Jul 1996
Obligations of Owner
59   Seizure or destruction of dog at large in vicinity of protected wildlife




   59. Seizure or destruction of dog at large in vicinity of protected
 wildlife---(1) Where any dog is at large and is an immediate disturbance
 or threat to any protected wildlife,---
   (a) The occupier or person having control of the land on which the dog
         is, for the time being, situated, or any agent or employee of
         that person; or
   (b) Any constable, dog control officer, or dog ranger acting with the
         consent of any person specified in paragraph (a) of this
         subsection,---
 may forthwith either seize or destroy that dog.

   (2) Where, under subsection (1) of this section, a dog is seized by
 any person other than a dog control officer or dog ranger, that person
 shall ensure that the dog is returned to its owner or delivered into the
 custody of a dog control officer or dog ranger.
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