Cap 167D s 9 Large dogs entering or remaining in public places (DANGEROUS DOGS REGULATION; DOGS AND CATS ORDINANCE)

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Chapter:	167D	Title:	DANGEROUS DOGS REGULATION	Gazette Number:	L.N. 189 of 2000
Section:	9	Heading:	Large dogs entering or remaining in public places	Version Date:	17/11/2000

(1) No person shall cause, suffer or permit a large dog to enter or remain in a public place unless the dog-

(a) is being securely held on a leash of not more than 2 m in length by a person; or

(b) is securely tied to a fixed object on a leash of not more than 1.5 m in length in a manner that does not pose a danger to public and animal safety, and welfare of the dog.

(2) This section does not apply to a large dog which is in a country park or a special area within the meaning of the Country Parks Ordinance (Cap 208) or swimming at sea.
(3) A person who contravenes subsection (1) commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a fine at level 4 and to imprisonment for 3 months.

(L.N. 184 of 2000)