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| Dangerously Devilish!
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| IMPORTANT INFO ON BILL 132- Ontario
http://www.doglegislationcouncilcana...bill132qa2.pdf
Notable points: What happens if I am convicted under the new law?
If you own a restricted dog and are convicted of any offence under the new law, your dog must be destroyed. Regardless of your dog's breed, if you are convicted of an offence under the new law, you may be fined up to $10,000 and you may receive a sentence of up to six months in jail. A corporation may be fined up to $60,000. How do I know if I own a restricted dog?
Unless you own a purebred registered dog with a recognized pedigree, you cannot know for sure what breed of dog you have. If you have doubts about whether or not you own a restricted dog or whether your dog could be identified as such, it is suggested that you adhere to the Regulations Regarding Pit Bull Controls in Ontario. If your dog is not a restricted or prohibited dog but it is identified as such, the onus is on you to prove that the dog is not a restricted or prohibited dog. Can I give my restricted dog to someone else in Ontario?
You can give, but not sell, your restricted dog to another person in Ontario. Your dog must be the only restricted dog that they own or, if they already own one or more restricted dogs, they can't have more than they had on August 29. You may also give your dog to a humane society or rescue group that might be allowed to adopt it to another person residing inside or outside the Province of Ontario. You may also surrender your dog to a pound, keeping in mind that they may sell it to a research facility or destroy it. How does the new law affect all dog owners?
Court proceedings may be initiated against the owner of any dog: if a dog has bitten or attacked; if the dog has behaved in a manner that poses a menace to the safety of persons or domestic animals; if an owner did not exercise reasonable precautions to prevent a dog from biting, attacking or posing a menace to the safety of persons or domestic animals; or if an existing order has been breached. The court may order: destruction of the dog (mandatory for offending dogs identified as "pit bulls"); sterilization of the dog (mandatory for all offending dogs); control measures including muzzling, leashing, confinement, warning signs; and/or prohibition of dog ownership. This information was obtained from the Attorney General's web site. Please see the link at end of this document. What are the expanded powers of search and seizure?
A peace officer may seize any dog in public if it is believed that the owner is or has at any time been in violation of the Dog Owners' Liability Act, regardless of the breed of dog. If an officer believes that an owner has committed any offence under this law (including simply owning a prohibited dog), a warrant may be obtained to enter any premises to seize the dog and use as much force as is necessary. If the officer believes immediate action is required, he or she may enter any premises without a warrant. All dog owners, including Ontario residents, tourists and those who wish to show restricted or prohibited dogs should note that there are individual Ontario municipalities that have animal regulations that may contain more restrictive bans and regulations than those listed in the provincial legislation. Where there is a conflict between provincial legislation and an Ontario municipal by-law in relation to controls or bans on pit bulls and other restricted or prohibited breeds, the more restrictive provisions prevail. Hence, dog owners are advised to research existing municipal animal regulations in all of the cities to ensure that they are in compliance with any local requirements.
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