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11/13/2009
Brisbane-Lawyer, Solicitor - Admitted 2005
Category: Australia Law
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Experience: I did my law degree at the University of Queensland
VerifiedQ: May I shoot a stray dog on my farm?
A: Only with a tranquilizer dart because the dog must be relatively unhurt, and then - whilst the dog is sedated - you must call the authorites (ie. RSPCA).
Edited by Alex on 11/13/2009 at 6:21 AM EST
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