Hong Kong Regulations

DANGEROUS DOGS REGULATION - SECT 9

Large dogs entering or remaining in public places

PART III

CONTROL OF LARGE DOGS

(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)