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(1) Where in any [municipality area]2 the prevalence of rabies in the opinion of the [Municipality] renders it necessary, the [Municipality]1 may by public notice require the muzzling, for such period as it thinks fit or until such notice is cancelled, of all dogs within the [municipal area]2 or within any part of the [municipal area]2. (2) During such period of time the [Municipality]1 may exercise the power conferred by section 249,in respect of any dog which is found at large without a muzzle after a date to be specified in the notice. Bar to compensation for dogs lawfully destroyed