39. Detention of any dog that has bitten a person

Terms defined in this Act

• animal quarantine station

  animal quarantine station

  Defined · s 2

  “animal quarantine station” means a quarantine station established under section 57;

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• authorised officer

  authorised officer

  Defined · s 2

  “authorised officer” means any person appointed by the Director‑General to be an authorised officer under section 3(2);

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• dog

  dog

  Defined · s 2

  “dog” means a domesticated dog of any breed or sex;

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• owner

  owner

  Defined · s 2

  “owner” includes any person for the time being in charge of any animal or bird and any person for the time being in occupation of any building;

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• person in charge

  person in charge

  Defined · s 41

  “person in charge”, in relation to an animal, means a person who has, whether permanently or on a temporary basis, the animal in the person’s possession, custody or control, or under the person’s care or supervision, and includes an individual who has the animal in such a manner in the course of the individual’s employment;

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