Cap. 312 Art. 14Dangerous dogs.

(1) Where any owner or keeper of a dog which is dangerous to persons, fails to keep the dog under control, he shall be guilty of an offence and shall, on conviction, be liable to a fine (ammenda) of eleven euro and sixty-five cents (11.65) and the court shall order the Police to destroy the dog at the expense of its owner or keeper notwithstanding that the dog may have a new owner or keeper.

(2) For the court to order the destruction of a dog as provided in subarticle (1), it shall not be necessary for the prosecution to prove that the owner or keeper knew that the dog was dangerous.

(3) If the person charged as provided in subarticle (1) is for any reason acquitted of the charge, the court shall, nevertheless, if satisfied that the dog is dangerous, order its destruction.

(4) A dog which has bitten or assaulted a person shall be considered to be dangerous, unless the contrary is proved.