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8. NUISANCES

1. The owner of every bitch in season shall keep it continuously confined on their property whilst the bitch is in that condition. Where the bitch in season must be taken from the owner’s property, the bitch shall be confined at all times.

2. The owner of every dog shall ensure that the dog does not create a nuisance or health hazard.

3. For the purposes of subsection (2) a dog creates a nuisance when:
(a) The dog obstructs the lawful passage of a person in public places; or

(b) The dog rushes at or frightens any person in a public place, or any person who is lawfully present on private property; or

(c) The dog destroys, tears or otherwise interferes with any refuse receptacle container or bag whether the container is on private property or in a public place.

(d) The dog disrupts the recreational enjoyment of persons in public places and/or urinates/defecates on a person's belongings in these areas.

(e) The dog emits persistent and loud barking and howling.

4. Health hazard for the purpose of subsection (2) means where a dog is kept in circumstances which are offensive, or likely to be injurious to the public health.

Explanation: It is not unreasonable to expect the owners of dogs to prevent them from causing a nuisance or health hazard to other members of the public.
 

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