Public Pla ce has the same meaning as in section 2 of the Dog Control Act 1996 and, for the avoidance of doubt includes any Beach or Reserve. Working Dog means any working dog as defined in section 2 of the Dog Control Act 1996. 403 Wearing or Display of Current Registration Tags 403.1 The owner of a dog on land or premises other than land or premises of the owner, must ensure the dog is wearing a collar with a current registration tag attached. 403.2 No expired registration tag may be displayed or worn by a dog. 404 Dogs Fouling in Public Places 404.1 Where any dog defecates in a public place or land or premises other than that occupied by the owner, the owner must remove the faeces immediately and dispose of them in an appropriate manner. 404.2 Every person who takes a dog into a public place must have a practical means of removing that dog’s faeces while the dog is in that public place. 405 Bitches in Season and Diseased Dogs 405.1 The owner of any bitch in season or dog infected with an infectious disease must not allow that dog on any public place or on any property other than that occupied by the owner, except: (a) where the dog is taken to another property with the consent of the occupier; or (b) where the dog is taken to a registered veterinary clinic for treatment; or provided that the dog is transported in a way that avoids as far as possible, contact with other dogs and the spread of disease. 405.2 Except during planned mating of a bitch in season, the owner of a bitch in season or dog with an infectious disease must ensure that the dog is confined in an appropriate enclosure or controlled to prevent contact with other dogs. 405.3 The owner of a bitch in season or dog with an infectious disease must ensure that the dog is adequately exercised while confined. 406 Limits on Number of Dogs 406.1 No owner or occupier of any property may keep or allow to be kept on the property more than two dogs over the age of three months (whether or not the dogs are registered) for a period exceeding 14 days, unless: (a) the occupier is the holder of a Multiple Dog Licence issued by Council; or (ii) Is a member of the parent or guardian’s household living with and dependent on the parent or guardian;— but does not include any person who has seized or taken custody of the dog under this Act or the Animal Welfare Act 1999 or the National Parks Act 1980 or the Conservation Act 1987 or any orde r made under this Act of the Animal Welfare Act 1 999”. Page 2