1. A person in charge of a dog, at any time, within a Public Place in the Restricted Area, must comply with a direction given to them by an Authorised Person to put and keep the dog on a lead for such period and/or in such circumstances as directed by that person, unless they can show that:
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 in question has consented (generally or specifically) to their failing to do so.
2. An Authorised Person may only give a direction under this Article if such restraint is considered by that person to be reasonably necessary to prevent a nuisance or behaviour by the dog that is likely to cause annoyance or disturbance to any other person, or other animal.
3. For these purposes, a ‘lead’ means any rope, cord, leash or similar item used to tether, control or restrain a dog, but does not include any such item which is not being used as a means of restraint so that the dog remains under a person’s close control.
4. This part of the Order applies to all Public Places within the Restricted Area.