S.L. 439.21 · Keeping Of Dogs Regulations (S.L. 439.21)
S.L. 439.21 ст. 5Provisions for leashed dogs
(1) It shall be unlawful for any person to allow a dog:
(a) to roam freely in public roads; and
(b) to induce harm to humans or other animals.
(2) Nothing in these regulations shall be construed to prohibit or prevent a person from:
(a) walking a dog which is restrained by an adequate collar while on a suitable leash held by the person walking it;
(b) having a dog beside the person on a sidewalk or in any other open space while restrained by an adequate collar and leash:
Provided that the person in charge of the dog is at all times sitting or standing next to the dog which is so restrained.
Provided further that the ban on tethering or restraining a dog shall not apply to guide dogs, dogs that are specifically trained to carry out particular tasks, or any other dog during veterinary visits or procedures and during training of dogs in designated training facilities or sites including but not limited to military basis and police depots subject to the restraint being limited to the reasonable amount of time required for completion of the temporary task.