(1) An owner of a dangerous dog who transports his or her dog from its usual place of residence, or appears in any public place with his or her dog, shall ensure that the dog is—
(a) securely fitted with a muzzle sufficient to prevent it from biting any person;
(b) securely held on a lead by a person who is not less than 18 years old and who is capable of controlling the dog.
(2) A person who contravenes subsection (1) commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine of $500.