20(1)No person shall transport a dog on a public road outside the passenger compartment of a vehicle in any space intended to carry a load unless
(a)
the space is enclosed or has side and tail racks to a height of 1.17Â metres (forty-six inches) extending vertically from the floor, or
(b)
the dog is protected by
(i)
a secured cage, or
(ii)
a prescribed animal restraint device.
20(2)A person who violates or fails to comply with subsection (1) commits an offence punishable under Part II of the Provincial Offences Procedure Act as a category C offence.