1. If a dog defecates in any Public Place within the Restricted Area, at any time, the person who oversees the dog at the time must remove the faeces forthwith, unless:
a. They have a reasonable excuse for failing to do so; or
b. The owner, occupier or other person or authority having control of the Public Place has consented (generally or specifically) to their failing to do so.
2. For the purposes of this Article:
a. Placing the faeces in a receptacle in the restricted area which is provided for the purpose, or for the disposal of litter or waste, shall be a sufficient removal from the Public Place;
b. Being unaware of the defecation (whether by reason of not being in the vicinity or otherwise), or not having a device for, or other suitable means of, removing the faeces shall not be a reasonable excuse for failing to remove the faeces.
3. This part of the Order applies to all Public Places within the Restricted Area.