In this division--
"applicant" --see section 23N(1).
"Departmental Chief Executive" has the same meaning as in the
Local Government Act 1993 .
"determination date" means 24 October 2024.
"exemption" means an exemption granted under this division and in force.
"female adult dog" does not include the following--
(a) a dog kept for the purposes of breeding an assistance animal within the meaning of the Companion Animals Act 1998 , if the occupier of the relevant dog premises is--(i) a member of the International Guide Dog Federation, or(ii) an accredited member of Assistance Dogs International,
(b) a dog that has been rendered permanently infertile.
(a) a staff member of a business operating on the dog premises, or
(b) a person involved in the management or control of a business on the dog premises.