Animal Control Laws

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In what type of court can someone who commits an offence under section 6 be liable to a fine exceeding one million dollars?

Circuit Court (correct)

Supreme Court

Parish Court

High Court

Under what circumstances is the owner of a dog not liable for an attack?

If the attack occurs on public property

If the attack results in the death of an individual

If the attack occurs in defence against an offence (correct)

If the attack is committed by a constable

In what timeframe must an action under this section be brought?

Three years after the date of the injury

Two years after the date of the injury

One year after the date of the injury

Six years after the date of the injury (correct)

What is the maximum imprisonment term for an owner whose dog attacks someone, resulting in debilitating injury?

Five years Signup and view all the answers

In what circumstances is a person not considered the owner of a dog for the purposes of this section?

If they did not own the dog at the time of the attack Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum fine for an owner whose dog attacks someone, resulting in injury?

Three million dollars Signup and view all the answers

What power does the Minister have regarding the penalties specified in this section?

The Minister can amend the penalties by order subject to affirmative resolution Signup and view all the answers

What can a court do in addition to imposing a penalty for a dog attack?

Order the dog to be put to death by a veterinary surgeon Signup and view all the answers

What must a court take into consideration when making an order under section 9(1)?

The seriousness of the injury and circumstances of the attack Signup and view all the answers

Who can report a dog attack to a constable?

Any individual who witnesses the attack Signup and view all the answers

What must a constable do after receiving a report of a dog attack?

Conduct an investigation and issue a warning if necessary Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances can a constable issue a warning to a dog owner?

If the dog attack did not result in injury and the owner had not previously been warned Signup and view all the answers

In what type of court can compensation for injury caused by a dog be recovered?

Any court of competent jurisdiction Signup and view all the answers

What must the owner of a dog prove to avoid liability for an injury caused by the dog?

That the dog was in the custody or care of another person Signup and view all the answers

In what circumstances is the owner of a dog not liable for an injury caused by the dog?

If the dog was in the custody or care of another person Signup and view all the answers

Is the liability of the owner of a dog affected by the injured person's contributory negligence?

No, the owner's liability is not affected Signup and view all the answers

Can an owner of a dog be held liable for an injury caused by the dog on their own premises?

Yes, in all circumstances Signup and view all the answers

Does the provision in subsection (5) apply if the owner has employed or contracted a person to provide a security service using the dog?

No, because subsection (5) does not apply in such cases Signup and view all the answers