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TABLE OF PROVISIONS
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PART 1—PRELIMINARY 1
1. Objectives 1
2. Authorising provision 2
3. Commencement 2
4. Revocation 2
5. Definitions 2
PART 2—REQUIREMENTS FOR DANGEROUS DOGS AND
RESTRICTED BREED DOGS 4
6. Enclosures for dangerous dogs and restricted breed dogs 4
7. Perimeter fencing for dangerous dog guarding non-residential
premises 6
8. Dangerous dog warning sign 8
9. Restricted breed dog warning sign 8
10. Collars for dangerous dogs 9
PART 3—PERMANENT IDENTIFICATION OF DOGS
AND CATS 10
Division 1—General 10
11. Definition of licence holder 10
12. Prescribed identifying information 10
13. Prescribed permanent identification device 11
14. Prescribed information to be provided to licence holders 12
15. Prescribed manner of permanently identifying scent trailing
hounds 13
Division 2—Forwarding of Information to Council Regarding
Permanent Identification of Certain Dogs 13
16. Owner to forward information to Council regarding permanent
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Division 3—Implantation of Permanent Identification Devices 15
17. Obligation to obtain information before implanting device 15
18. Implanter must advise owner of chargeable services before
implantation 15
19. Scanning for permanent identification devices 16
20. Offences regarding animals previously implanted 16
21. Offence to remove permanent identification devices 17
22. Implantation of a permanent identification device 18
23. Provision of information to the licence holder by person who
implanted device 19
Division 4—Domestic Animals Registry Licences 19
24. Application for the grant or renewal of a domestic animals
registry licence 19
25. Application fee for licence or renewal 21
Division 5—Conditions on Domestic Animals Registry Licences 21
26. Licences subject to conditions in this Division 21
27. Licence holders' obligations regarding information received 21
28. Licence holder to notify persons of incorrect information 22
29. Holding of information separately until certain matters
confirmed 23
30. Prohibition against establishing new records for dogs or cats 23
31. Licence holder must provide domestic animals registry service
for a dog or cat 24
32. New records to be established within 4 days 25
33. Licence holder to provide certificate of identification 25
34. Records of dogs and cats must be maintained for life 25
35. Licence holder to notify owner of certain matters 26
36. Licence holder to facilitate reunion of lost animals and owners 27
37. Licence holder must establish complaints system 27
38. Access to and provision of information 27
39. Copies of records provided monthly 28
40. Amending information in records 29
41. Reporting of complaints to Secretary 31
42. Licence holder must not charge access fees to certain people 32
43. Information provided to licence holder must be retained in
electronic or in original form 32
Division 6—Record Management 33
44. Prescribed manner for keeping information in records and
copies of records 33
45. Maintenance of records if licence holder ceases to provide
domestic animals registry service 33
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PART 4—GENERAL 35
46. Receipt for seized documents 35
47. Infringement penalties 35
48. Application fee for review of decision to declare dog a
restricted breed dog 35
49. Obedience training 35
PART 5—SAVINGS AND TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS 38
50. Approved assessment programs, organisations and training
courses 38
51. Infringement notices and infringement offences 38
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SCHEDULES 40
SCHEDULE 1—Revocations 40
SCHEDULE 2—Dangerous Dog Warning Sign 41
SCHEDULE 3—Restricted Breed Dog Warning Sign 42
SCHEDULE 4—Receipt for Document Seized under Section 74(2)(e)
of the Act 43
SCHEDULE 5—Infringement Penalties 44
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STATUTORY RULES 2005
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Domestic (Feral and Nuisance) Animals Act 1994
Domestic (Feral and Nuisance) Animals Regulations
2005
The Lieutenant-Governor as the Governor's Deputy with the
advice of the Executive Council makes the following
Regulations:
Dated: 29 November 2005
Responsible Minister:
BOB CAMERON
Minister for Agriculture
RUTH LEACH
Clerk of the Executive Council
PART 1—PRELIMINARY
1. Objectives
The objectives of these Regulations are to
prescribe—
(a) requirements for dangerous and restricted
breed dogs; and
(b) matters relating to the permanent
identification of dogs and cats; and
(c) matters relating to applying for a domestic
animals registry licence; and
(d) matters relating to the provision of a
domestic animals registry service; and
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(e) a scheme for dog obedience training for the
purpose of obtaining a reduced registration
fee; and
(f) infringement penalties; and
(g) other matters for the purposes of the
Domestic (Feral and Nuisance) Animals
Act 1994.
2. Authorising provision
These Regulations are made under section 100 of
the Domestic (Feral and Nuisance) Animals Act
1994.
3. Commencement
These Regulations come into operation on
1 December 2005.
4. Revocation
The Regulations listed in Schedule 1 are revoked.
5. Definitions
In these Regulations—
"AS 5018—2001" means AS 5018—2001
Electronic animal identification—National
coding scheme published on 29 June 2001;
"AS 5019—2001" means AS 5019—2001
Electronic animal identification—
Radiofrequency methods published on
7 June 2001;
"the Act" means the Domestic (Feral and
Nuisance) Animals Act 1994;
"reader" means an instrument—
(a) used to scan a permanent identification
device whether or not it is implanted in
a dog or cat; and
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(b) that is capable of detecting and
decoding the received information from
a permanent identification device—
(i) that complies with the
requirements in AS 5019—2001
that a transponder must meet in
order to conform to that standard;
and
(ii) that contains a unique
identification number that
complies with the requirements in
AS 5018—2001 for a unique
identification code transmitted
from a transponder; and
(c) that is capable of detecting and
decoding the received information from
any of the following permanent
identification devices—
(i) a Destron 125 kHz device;
(ii) an AVID 125 kHz non-encrypted
device;
(iii) a TROVAN 128 kHz device;
"scan" means to pass a reader over the skin of a
dog or cat or a permanent identification
device at a distance of no greater than
50 millimetres and at a sweep speed of no
greater than 50 centimetres per second.
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PART 2—REQUIREMENTS FOR DANGEROUS DOGS AND
RESTRICTED BREED DOGS
6. Enclosures for dangerous dogs and restricted breed
dogs
(1) For the purposes of section 38(3)(c) of the Act, an
enclosure complies with the regulations if it—
(a) has a minimum height and width of
1⋅8 metres; and
(b) has a minimum area of 10 square metres for
every such dog kept at the owner's premises;
and
(c) provides a weatherproof sleeping area
sufficient for all dogs in the enclosure.
(2) In the case of a dangerous dog, the enclosure
must, in addition to the requirements of sub-
regulation (1)—
(a) be fully enclosed; and
(b) have walls that are—
(i) fixed to the floor; and
(ii) constructed to be no more than 50 mm
from the floor; and
(c) have walls, a roof and a gate that are
constructed of—
(i) brick, timber, iron or similar solid
materials; or
(ii) mesh which complies with sub-
regulation (4); or
(iii) any combination of those materials
referred to in sub-paragraphs (i)
and (ii); and
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(d) have a floor that is—
(i) constructed of sealed concrete; and
(ii) graded to fall to a drain for the removal
of effluent; and
(e) have a gate that—
(i) has a lock which enables the enclosure
to be securely locked when the dog is in
the enclosure; and
(ii) is kept locked when the dog is in the
enclosure.
(3) In the case of a restricted breed dog, the enclosure
must, in addition to the requirements of sub-
regulation (1)—
(a) if the owner of the dog is directed by an
authorised officer under sub-regulation (5),
have a perimeter with an inward-facing
overhang of 0⋅7 metres angled at 35 degrees
to the horizontal plane; and
(b) be constructed of—
(i) brick, concrete, timber, iron or similar
solid materials; or
(ii) mesh which complies with sub-
regulation (4); or
(iii) any combination of those materials
referred to in sub-paragraphs (i)
and (ii); and
(c) be constructed and maintained in a manner
which prevents the dog from being able to
dig or otherwise escape under, over or
through the perimeter of the enclosure; and
(d) be designed to prevent children from
climbing into the enclosure; and
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(e) if the enclosure contains gates, each gate
must—
(i) contain a self-closing and self-latching
mechanism that enables the enclosure
to be securely locked when the dog is in
the enclosure; and
(ii) be kept locked when the dog is in the
enclosure; and
(iii) not be situated on premises in such a
manner that people are required to pass
through the enclosure.
(4) Mesh used in the construction of an enclosure
must be—
(a) chain mesh manufactured from 3⋅15 mm
wire to form a uniform 50 mm mesh; or
(b) weldmesh manufactured from 4 mm wire
with a maximum mesh spacing of 50 mm.
(5) An authorised officer may direct an owner of a
premises where a restricted breed dog is housed in
an enclosure to ensure that the perimeter of the
enclosure has an inward-facing overhang of
0⋅7 metres angled at 35 degrees to the horizontal
plane, if the officer reasonably believes that the
dog has previously escaped over the perimeter of
the enclosure.
7. Perimeter fencing for dangerous dog guarding
non-residential premises
(1) For the purpose of section 38(2)(a) of the Act, the
requirements for perimeter fencing for a
dangerous dog guarding non-residential premises
are that it—
(a) has a minimum height of 1⋅8 metres; and
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(b) is constructed of—
(i) brick, concrete, timber, iron or similar
solid materials; or
(ii) mesh which complies with sub-
regulation (2); or
(iii) any combination of those materials
referred to in sub-paragraphs (i)
and (ii); and
(c) if the fencing contains gates, the gates are
self-closing and kept locked when the dog is
guarding the premises; and
(d) is constructed and maintained in a manner
which prevents the dog from being able to
dig or otherwise escape under, over or
through the fencing; and
(e) if directed by an authorised officer under
sub-regulation (3), has an inward-facing
overhang of 0⋅7 metres angled at 35 degrees
to the horizontal plane.
(2) Mesh used in the construction of perimeter
fencing under this regulation must be—
(a) chain mesh manufactured from 3⋅15 mm
wire to form a uniform 50 mm mesh; or
(b) weldmesh manufactured from 4 mm wire
with a maximum mesh spacing of 50 mm.
(3) An authorised officer may direct an owner of a
non-residential premises where a dangerous dog is
kept, to ensure that the perimeter fencing of the
premises has an inward-facing overhang of
0⋅7 metres angled at 35 degrees to the horizontal
plane, if the officer reasonably believes that the
dog has previously escaped over the perimeter of
the property.
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8. Dangerous dog warning sign
(1) For the purposes of section 39 of the Act, a
warning sign which complies with these
Regulations is one which—
(a) is in the shape of a square with sides that are
40 cm in length;
(b) is made of a durable metal; and
(c) is similar to the sign illustrated, coloured and
set out in Schedule 2; and
(d) contains at least one colour that reflects light
in the dark.
(2) A person must not display on any premises, other
than a premises where a dangerous dog is kept, a
sign that resembles the sign set out in Schedule 2.
Penalty: 2 penalty units.
9. Restricted breed dog warning sign
(1) For the purposes of section 41H of the Act, a
warning sign that complies with these Regulations
is one that—
(a) is in the shape of a rectangle with a height of
10 cm and a width of 30 cm; and
(b) is made of durable material; and
(c) is similar to the sign illustrated, coloured
and set out in Schedule 3; and
(d) contains at least one colour that reflects light
in the dark.
(2) A person must not display on any premises, other
than a premises where a restricted breed dog is
kept, a sign that resembles the sign set out in
Schedule 3.
Penalty: 2 penalty units.
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10. Collars for dangerous dogs
(1) For the purposes of section 40 of the Act, a collar
is of the prescribed kind if—
(a) it consists of red stripes alternately spaced
with yellow stripes each being of a width of
25 mm and set diagonal to the rim of the
collar at an angle of 45 degrees; and
(b) at least one of the two colours reflects light
in the dark; and
(c) it is made of durable materials; and
(d) it is able to be securely fastened; and
(e) it has a facility to attach a leash; and
(f) it has a minimum width of
(i) 25 mm for a dog weighing less than
20 kgs; or
(ii) 40 mm for a dog weighing between
20 kgs and 40 kgs; or
(iii) 50 mm for a dog weighing more than
40 kgs.
(2) An owner of a dog must not put on a dog, other
than a dangerous dog, a collar resembling the
collar prescribed by sub-regulation (1).
Penalty: 2 penalty units.
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PART 3—PERMANENT IDENTIFICATION OF DOGS
AND CATS
Division 1—General
11. Definition of licence holder
In this Part "licence holder" means the holder of
a domestic animals registry licence.
12. Prescribed identifying information
For the purposes of the definition of "prescribed
identifying information" in section 3(1) of the Act,
the following information is prescribed—
(a) in relation to a dog or cat implanted with a
permanent identification device—
(i) the species and breed of the animal;
(ii) the date of birth or age of the animal;
(iii) the colour of the animal;
(iv) the sex of the animal;
(v) the reproductive status of the animal;
(vi) the address at which the animal is or is
to be kept;
(vii) the name of the municipal district at
which the animal is or is to be kept;
(viii) if the animal is a dog, whether that dog
is a dangerous dog, a menacing dog or
a dog that has been declared to be a
restricted breed dog under the Act;
(ix) the unique identification number of the
permanent identification device
implanted in the animal;
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(x) the identification number of any other
permanent identification device
implanted in the animal;
(xi) the name and business address of the
person who implanted the permanent
identification device referred to in sub-
paragraph (ix) and the date the device
was implanted;
(b) in relation to an owner of a dog or cat
referred to in paragraph (a)—
(i) the owner's title, given names and
surname;
(ii) the owner's residential address and (if
different) postal address;
(iii) the owner's telephone number;
(iv) the name and telephone number of a
person (other than the owner) who can
be contacted in relation to the dog or
cat.
13. Prescribed permanent identification device
For the purposes of the definition of "prescribed
permanent identification device" in section 3(1) of
the Act, the device is a permanent identification
device—
(a) that—
(i) is designed to transmit stored
information when activated by a reader;
and
(ii) complies with the requirements in
AS 5019—2001 that a transponder
must meet in order to conform to that
standard; and
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(iii) contains a unique identification number
that—
(A) complies with the requirements in
AS 5018—2001 for a unique
identification code transmitted by
a transponder; and
(B) the first 3 digits of which are the
manufacturer's code allocated to
the manufacturer of the device by
the International Committee for
Animal Recording; or
(b) in the case of a dog or cat that is the subject
of a written agreement for sale to a person
who intends to keep the animal in another
country, that—
(i) complies with the laws of that country
relating to the permanent identification
of dogs or cats; and
(ii) that is to be sold or supplied for
implantation into that animal or is
implanted in that animal.
14. Prescribed information to be provided to licence
holders
(1) For the purposes of section 63I(1)(a) of the Act
the prescribed information is the—
(a) unique identification number of the
permanent identification device sold or
supplied in a 15 character numeric or
10 character hexadecimal format and linked
to the manufacturer of the device and a
distribution batch number; and
(b) an allocation list linking the identification
number to the person to whom the device
was sold or supplied for the purpose of
implantation.
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(2) For the purposes of section 63I(1)(a) of the Act
the prescribed manner and format in which the
prescribed information is to be provided is an
electronic format suitable for incorporation into
the records that form part of the domestic animals
registry service provided by any licence holder
provided with the information.
15. Prescribed manner of permanently identifying scent
trailing hounds
For the purposes of the Schedule to the Act, the
prescribed manner of permanently identifying
scent-trailing hounds that are registered with the
Secretary of the Department responsible for
administration of the Wildlife (Game) Regulations
20011 is the method of identification for those
animals prescribed by those regulations.
Division 2—Forwarding of Information to Council
Regarding Permanent Identification of Certain Dogs
16. Owner to forward information to Council regarding
permanent identification of certain classes of dog
(1) The owner of a dog that has not been implanted
with a prescribed permanent identification device
before any one of the following events that first
occurs must, within 7 days of the dog being
implanted with such a device, forward the
prescribed identifying information to the Council
with which the dog is or is to be registered—
(a) the dog by virtue of the operation of
section 34A of the Act becomes a dangerous
dog;
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(b) the dog is declared under section 34 of the
Act to be a dangerous dog and an application
for review of the declaration is not made
under section 98(2) of the Act to VCAT
within the time prescribed by section 98(2A)
of the Act;
(c) the dog is affirmed by VCAT as a dangerous
dog;
(d) the dog is declared under section 41A of the
Act to be a menacing dog and an application
for review of the declaration is not made
under section 98(2) of the Act to VCAT
within the time prescribed by section 98(2A)
of the Act;
(e) the dog is affirmed by VCAT as a menacing
dog;
(f) the dog is declared under section 10(3) of the
Act to be a restricted breed dog;
(g) the dog is declared under section 98A of the
Act to be a restricted breed dog and a review
of the declaration is not applied for under
section 98D of the Act within the time
prescribed by section 98D of the Act;
(h) the dog is affirmed under section 98F of the
Act to be a restricted breed dog.
Penalty: 5 penalty units.
(2) The owner of a dog that has been implanted with a
prescribed permanent identification device before
any one of the events referred to in sub-regulation
(1)(a) to (h) that first occurs must, within 7 days
of that event, forward the information required
under regulations 12(a)(i) to (x) and 12(b) to the
Council with which the dog is or is to be
registered.
Penalty: 5 penalty units.
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Division 3—Implantation of Permanent Identification
Devices
17. Obligation to obtain information before implanting
device
A person must not implant a permanent
identification device in a dog or cat unless—
(a) the person has obtained the prescribed
identifying information (except the
information required under regulation
12(a)(ix) to (xi)) from the owner of that
animal; and
(b) the person is provided with a declaration
signed and dated by the owner of the animal
or the owner's agent stating that the
information relating to the owner and the
animal is true and correct and that the person
named as the owner is the legal owner of the
animal; and
(c) the animal has been scanned in accordance
with regulation 19.
Penalty: 5 penalty units.
18. Implanter must advise owner of chargeable services
before implantation
Before implanting a permanent identification
device in a dog or cat, a person must advise the
owner of the animal of any services for which a
licence holder may charge a fee as part of
providing a domestic animals registry service in
respect of that animal.
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19. Scanning for permanent identification devices
(1) Before implanting a permanent identification
device in a dog or cat—
(a) a person must determine whether a
permanent identification device has
previously been implanted in the animal by
scanning the animal in accordance with sub-
regulation (2); and
(b) if a permanent identification device is
detected, the person must continue scanning
until he or she has determined to his or her
reasonable satisfaction that all permanent
identification devices implanted in the
animal have been detected.
Penalty: 2 penalty units.
(2) For the purposes of sub-regulation (1), a person
must scan the animal by including two sweeps
between the head to the middle of the animal's
back and two sweeps over the shoulders from
elbow to elbow with a reader that the person has
confirmed is functioning correctly.
20. Offences regarding animals previously implanted
(1) A person must not implant a permanent
identification device into a dog or cat if he or she
is aware that the dog or cat has already been
implanted with a permanent identification device
unless—
(a) the person is reasonably satisfied that the
implanted device is not functioning
correctly; or
(b) the implanted device does not uniquely
identify the animal; or
(c) the implanted device has migrated outside
the areas of the animal specified in
regulation 19(2); or
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(d) the implanted device is a permanent
identification device referred to in
regulation 13(b).
Penalty: 2 penalty units.
(2) If a person who intends to implant, or has
implanted, a permanent identification device into
a dog or cat detects another permanent
identification device in the dog or cat, he or she
must notify—
(a) the licence holder holding the records
associated with that other permanent
identification device of that fact; and
(b) if known, provide that licence holder with
the name, address and telephone number of
the person who presented the animal for
implantation.
Penalty: 2 penalty units.
21. Offence to remove permanent identification devices
(1) A person, other than a veterinary practitioner,
must not remove a permanent identification
device from a dog or cat.
Penalty: 5 penalty units.
(2) A veterinary practitioner must not remove a
permanent identification device from a dog or cat
unless he or she reasonably considers the removal
of the device to be necessary for therapeutic
reasons.
Penalty: 5 penalty units.
(3) If a veterinary practitioner removes a permanent
identification device, he or she must take
reasonable steps to notify the licence holder
holding the records associated with that device of
the removal.
Penalty: 2 penalty units.
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22. Implantation of a permanent identification device
(1) A person must not implant a permanent
identification device into a dog or cat unless—
(a) the device was packaged in individual sterile
packaging at the time the person obtained the
device; and
(b) the device was kept in that packaging until
immediately before the device was scanned
prior to implantation.
Penalty: 5 penalty units.
(2) A person must not implant a permanent
identification device into a dog or cat unless he or
she has scanned the device to confirm that—
(a) the device is functioning correctly; and
(b) its unique identification number displayed
during scanning is the same as the number
shown on the package in which the device
was sold or supplied to the person.
Penalty: 5 penalty units.
(3) A person who implants a permanent identification
device into a dog or cat must—
(a) implant the device subcutaneously in the
dorsal midline between the scapulae with the
chip lying at a 30–45 degree angle to the
longitudinal axis of the animal; and
(b) scan the animal immediately after the
implantation to confirm proper implantation
and that the device is functioning correctly.
Penalty: 5 penalty units.
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23. Provision of information to the licence holder by
person who implanted device
(1) A person who implants a permanent identification
device into a dog or cat must give the prescribed
identifying information to the licence holder under
section 63G of the Act in such a manner that the
identity of the person is clearly evident to the
licence holder at the time the information is
received by that licence holder.
Penalty: 5 penalty units.
(2) A person who implants a permanent identification
device into a dog or cat must retain a copy of the
prescribed identifying information provided to a
licence holder under sub-regulation (1) in relation
to a dog or cat until he or she is aware that the
information has been recorded as part of the
domestic animals registry service provided by the
licence holder in respect of that animal.
Penalty: 5 penalty units.
Division 4—Domestic Animals Registry Licences
24. Application for the grant or renewal of a domestic
animals registry licence
(1) For the purposes of sections 63L(2)(a) and
63O(3)(a) of the Act, an application for the grant
or renewal of a domestic animals registry licence
must include the following particulars—
(a) if the applicant is a corporation—
(i) the name of the corporation and the
Australian Business Number issued
under A New Tax System (Australian
Business Number) Act 1999 of the
Commonwealth;
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(ii) the full name of the person who will be
responsible for overseeing management
of the provision of the domestic
animals registry service;
(iii) the name of a contact person; and
(iv) the business address, postal address
(if different to the business address),
telephone and facsimile numbers and
email address of the applicant;
(b) if the applicant is a natural person—
(i) the person's full name and Australian
Business Number issued under A New
Tax System (Australian Business
Number) Act 1999 of the
Commonwealth;
(ii) the business address, postal address
(if different to the business address),
telephone and facsimile numbers and
email address of the applicant;
(c) details of the bank security box or other type
of secure storage facility approved by the
Secretary in which copies of records relating
to dogs or cats that are to be kept and
maintained by the applicant are to be
deposited by the applicant in accordance
with regulation 39;
(d) details of the applicant's technical and
financial capacity to provide a domestic
animals registry service in compliance with
the requirements of the Act and these
Regulations;
(e) details of any offence involving fraud or
dishonesty that the applicant has been found
guilty of within five years before lodging the
application;
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(f) details of any insurance against expenses or
liabilities that may arise in connection with,
or as a result of, providing a domestic
animals registry service that the applicant
will have at the time of commencing to
provide the service.
(2) An application under sub-regulation (1) must be
accompanied by a signed written consent by the
applicant permitting the Secretary to undertake a
police records check in relation to the applicant.
25. Application fee for licence or renewal
For the purposes of sections 63L(2)(b)
and 63O(3)(b) of the Act, the prescribed fee is
76⋅3 fee units for each year or part of a year that
the licence is granted or renewed (as the case may
be).
Division 5—Conditions on Domestic Animals Registry
Licences
26. Licences subject to conditions in this Division
For the purposes of section 61N(1)(a) of the Act,
this Division specifies prescribed conditions to
which every domestic animals registry licence is
subject.
27. Licence holders' obligations regarding information
received
(1) Upon receipt of the prescribed information
identifying a permanent identification device and
other information required to be provided under
section 63I of the Act, a licence holder must
examine the information and compare the
identification number of the device against any
information that the licence holder holds or has
access to as part of conducting a domestic animals
registry service to determine whether the
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identification number of the device is unique and
contains no character errors.
(2) Upon receipt of the prescribed identifying
information required to be given under
section 63G of the Act relating to an implanted
permanent identification device, a licence holder
must examine the information and determine
whether the identification number of the device
correctly links to the person to whom the device
was sold or supplied for the purpose of
implantation.
(3) A licence holder must not use the information
provided under section 63I(1)(b) of the Act for
any commercial purposes other than for the
purposes of providing a domestic animals registry
service.
28. Licence holder to notify persons of incorrect
information
(1) A licence holder must notify a person as soon as
practicable after becoming aware that any of the
following have occurred—
(a) the person has failed to provide to the licence
holder all or part of the prescribed
identifying information under section 63G of
the Act;
(b) the person has failed to provide to the licence
holder all or part of the prescribed
information under section 63I(1) of the Act;
(c) the person has supplied to the licence holder
inaccurate or incorrect prescribed identifying
information under section 63G of the Act;
(d) the person has supplied to the licence holder
inaccurate or incorrect prescribed
information or other information under
section 63I(1) of the Act.
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(2) A licence holder who has notified a person under
sub-regulation (1)(a), (1)(b), (1)(c) or (1)(d) must
notify the Secretary if the incomplete, inaccurate
or incorrect information (as the case may be) is
not supplied or re-supplied in accurate form
within 14 days after so notifying the person.
29. Holding of information separately until certain
matters confirmed
A licence holder—
(a) must retain any prescribed identifying
information provided under section 63G of
the Act relating to a dog or cat or the owner
of the dog or cat separately from the records
kept as part of the domestic animals registry
service; and
(b) must not create any record that includes that
information—
until the licence holder is satisfied of the matters
to be determined under regulation 27 regarding
the permanent identification device implanted in
the animal and the person to whom the device was
sold or supplied.
30. Prohibition against establishing new records for
dogs or cats
(1) On and from 1 December 2005 a licence holder
must not establish a record relating to a dog or cat
implanted with a permanent identification device
as part of providing a domestic animals registry
service in respect of that animal unless—
(a) the licence holder—
(i) is reasonably satisfied that the device is
a prescribed permanent identification
device that was implanted in the animal
in Victoria by an authorised implanter
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in accordance with the Act and these
Regulations; and
(ii) the licence holder is provided with the
prescribed identifying information
relating to the animal and the animal's
owner in accordance with section 63G
of the Act; or
(b) the device was implanted prior to
1 December 2005 and the licence holder is
reasonably satisfied that the device is
capable of uniquely identifying the animal;
or
(c) the device has been implanted in the animal
outside of Victoria and the licence holder is
reasonably satisfied that the device is
capable of uniquely identifying the animal;
or
(d) the establishment of the record is approved
by an authorised officer appointed under
section 71 of the Act.
(2) Sub-regulation (1) does not apply if the licence
holder was keeping and maintaining a record of
identifying information in respect of the animal as
part of a service in the nature of a domestic
animals registry service immediately before
1 December 2005.
31. Licence holder must provide domestic animals
registry service for a dog or cat
A licence holder must provide a domestic animals
registry service in respect of a dog or cat if—
(a) the appropriate fee is paid for the provision
of that service to the licence holder; and
(b) the licence holder is not prohibited from
establishing a record for the animal under
regulation 30.
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32. New records to be established within 4 days
A licence holder must ensure that the prescribed
identifying information relating to a dog or cat or
the owner of the animal provided in accordance
with section 63G of the Act is entered into a new
record for that animal as part of the domestic
animals registry service provided by the licence
holder to the owner in respect of that animal
within 4 business days after the licence holder—
(a) has received the information from the person
who implanted a permanent identification
device in the animal; and
(b) is satisfied of the matters to be determined
under regulation 27.
33. Licence holder to provide certificate of identification
(1) A licence holder must provide the owner of a dog
or cat in respect of which a record has been
established under regulation 32 with a certificate
of identification as soon as possible after the
establishment of the record.
(2) A certificate of identification must contain—
(a) information about the procedures for
amending identifying information contained
in the record for the dog or cat; and
(b) the information required under regulations
12(a)(i) to (v), 12(a)(viii) to (x) and 12(b)(i)
to (iii).
34. Records of dogs and cats must be maintained for life
A licence holder that has agreed to provide a
domestic animals registry service in respect of a
dog or cat must keep and maintain any record
relating to that animal as part of that service for
the lesser of the following periods—
(a) the lifetime of the animal;
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(b) 30 years after the licence holder first
established a record in relation to that animal
as part of such a service;
(c) 30 years after any former licence holder first
established a record relating to that animal as
part of such a service.
35. Licence holder to notify owner of certain matters
(1) If a licence holder has been notified under
regulation 20(2) of the fact that a dog or cat in
respect of which the licence holder holds a record
has been presented for implantation with a further
permanent identification device, the licence holder
must—
(a) notify the owner of the animal of that fact;
and
(b) if provided to the licence holder, provide the
owner with the name and telephone number
of the person who presented the animal for
implantation.
(2) If a licence holder is unable to contact the owner
under sub-regulation (1), the licence holder must
enter the following details in the record held for
the animal—
(a) that the animal has been presented for
implantation with a further permanent
identification device;
(b) if provided to the licence holder, the name,
address and telephone number of the person
who so presented the animal;
(c) the date on which the licence holder received
the information referred to in paragraphs (a)
and (b);
(d) the date that the licence holder attempted to
notify the owner in accordance with sub-
regulation (1).
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36. Licence holder to facilitate reunion of lost animals
and owners
The licence holder, in providing a domestic
animals registry service must use his, her or its
best endeavours to ensure the prompt reunion of
any lost dog or cat implanted with a permanent
identification device with the owner of the animal.
37. Licence holder must establish complaints system
(1) A licence holder must establish and maintain a
system approved by the Secretary for recording
and addressing complaints in respect of providing
a domestic animals registry service.
(2) The Secretary may approve a system under sub-
regulation (1) if the Secretary is satisfied that the
system is adequate for the recording and
addressing of complaints in respect of providing a
domestic animals registry service.
(3) In determining whether to approve a system under
sub-regulation (2) the Secretary may request that
the licence holder provide to the Secretary any
information or documents that the Secretary
reasonably requires.
38. Access to and provision of information
(1) A licence holder, that is providing a domestic
animals registry service in respect of dogs or cats,
must ensure any record relating to a dog or cat is
accessible electronically or by telephone—
(a) 24 hours a day, on any day in any year to
permit retrieval of information for the
purposes of identifying that animal; and
(b) during normal business hours to permit
retrieval of information other than for the
purposes of identifying individual animals.
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(2) A licence holder must contact other licence
holders to determine whether a record relating to a
dog or cat is kept by another licence holder if—
(a) the licence holder receives a request for
information regarding that animal; and
(b) the licence holder does not keep a record for
that animal.
(3) If a licence holder receives a request under sub-
regulation (2) for information to identify the
owner of a dog or cat for the purpose of reuniting
that animal with its owner and the licence holder
keeps a record relating to that animal, that licence
holder must make reasonable efforts to contact the
owner of that animal to inform the owner of the
request for information unless a Council or an
animal shelter registered under Part 4 of the Act
agrees to contact the owner and so inform the
owner.
(4) A licence holder must establish and maintain a
system to identify and keep records of any persons
referred to in section 63H(2) of the Act to whom
the licence holder provides any prescribed
identifying information.
(5) A record kept under sub-regulation (4) must be
kept for the same period that the licence holder
must keep a record relating to the relevant dog or
cat under regulation 34.
39. Copies of records provided monthly
(1) A licence holder must, at least once a month, in
relation to all records relating to dogs or cats kept
and maintained as part of the domestic animals
registry service provided by the licence holder—
(a) deposit in electronic format a copy of those
records into—
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(i) a Victorian bank deposit box that is
maintained by the licence holder; or
(ii) any other type of secure storage facility
approved by the Secretary that is
maintained by the licence holder; or
(b) provide a copy of those records in electronic
format to the Secretary.
(2) The licence holder must ensure that the records
deposited under sub-regulation (1)(a) are
accessible for inspection by an authorised officer
appointed under section 71 or 71A of the Act.
40. Amending information in records
(1) A licence holder must not amend the identifying
information contained in a record kept and
maintained by the licence holder in relation to a
dog or cat unless—
(a) the licence holder has received an
application to so amend the record from the
person specified as the owner of the animal
in the identifying information contained in
the record; or
(b) the licence holder has received an
application to so amend the record from an
authorised officer appointed under section 71
of the Act; or
(c) in the case of an application for a change of
ownership of the animal—
(i) the licence holder has received an
application to change the ownership of
the animal from the new owner of the
animal in accordance with sub-
regulation (2); and
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(ii) the licence holder has notified the
person specified as the owner of the
animal in the identifying information
contained in the record about that
application and within 14 days after
that notification the owner has either
confirmed the ownership change in
writing or has not responded to the
notification; or
(d) in the case of an application for a change of
ownership of the animal, the licence holder
has received an application to change the
ownership of the animal from a pound or
animal shelter which operates a domestic
animal business from a premises registered
for that purpose under Part 4 of the Act; or
(e) there has been a change in ownership of the
animal as a result of an order of a court and
the new owner of the animal—
(i) applies to the licence holder to amend
the record to change the ownership of
the animal; and
(ii) provides a copy of the order to the
licence holder.
(2) For the purposes of sub-regulation (1)(c)(i), the
applicant must provide to the licence holder a
declaration stating that the applicant is the new
owner of the animal.
(3) If a licence holder becomes aware of a dispute
over the ownership of a dog or cat in respect of
which the licence holder keeps a record, the
licence holder—
(a) must enter details of the dispute on to the
record; and
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(b) must not amend the record to change the
ownership of the animal unless the licence
holder is provided with evidence that proves
to the reasonable satisfaction of the licence
holder that a person other than the person
specified as the owner of the animal in the
identifying information contained in the
record is the owner of the animal.
(4) If a licence holder amends a record kept in
relation to a dog or cat to change the ownership of
that animal, the licence holder must ensure that
the previous ownership details are retained in that
record.
41. Reporting of complaints to Secretary
A licence holder must provide a written report to
the Secretary every 3 months setting out—
(a) any complaints made in respect of the
domestic animals registry service provided
by the licence holder concerning—
(i) the keeping and maintaining of records
relating to dogs or cats; and
(ii) the provision of access to those records;
and
(iii) any failure of the licence holder to
identify the owner of a dog or cat from
records kept by the licence holder; and
(b) the steps taken by the licence holder to
address those complaints.
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42. Licence holder must not charge access fees to
certain people
A licence holder must not charge a fee to any of
the following persons for providing that person
with access to any information kept in a record
relating to a dog or cat kept and maintained by the
licence holder—
(a) the Secretary acting in the course of his or
her duties in the administration of the Act or
these Regulations;
(b) an authorised officer appointed under
section 71, 71A or 72 of the Act acting in the
course of his or her duties in the
administration of the Act or these
Regulations;
(c) the owner of the animal;
(d) any other person where the access is for the
purposes of reuniting an animal with its
owner.
43. Information provided to licence holder must be
retained in electronic or in original form
Any prescribed identifying information or
prescribed information (as the case may be)
relating to a dog or cat provided to a licence
holder must be retained by the licence holder in an
electronic form or as a hard copy for the same
period that the licence holder must keep a record
relating to that animal under regulation 34.
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Division 6—Record Management
44. Prescribed manner for keeping information in
records and copies of records
(1) For the purposes of sections 63E(a) and 63Z(a) of
the Act, the prescribed manner for keeping and
maintaining the records containing the prescribed
identifying information or the prescribed
information (as the case may be) relating to a dog
or cat is in an electronic format which is sufficient
to enable the licence holder to comply with the
requirements of regulation 38(1).
(2) For the purposes of sections 63E(b) and 63Z(b) of
the Act, the prescribed manner for keeping and
maintaining copies of records relating to a dog or
cat is in an electronic format.
45. Maintenance of records if licence holder ceases to
provide domestic animals registry service
(1) If a licence holder intends to cease providing a
domestic animals registry service in respect of
dogs or cats, the holder must, before ceasing to
provide the service and relinquishing the relevant
domestic animals registry licence—
(a) enter into a written agreement with a person
for that person to continue to provide the
service in respect of those dogs or cats that
complies with the requirements of
regulation 34 in relation to each dog or cat;
or
(b) give to the Secretary in electronic format,
every record in relation to the dogs or cats in
respect of which the holder provides that
service.
Penalty: 5 penalty units.
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(2) If a licence holder is unable to continue to provide
a domestic animals registry service in respect of
dogs or cats due to his or her incapacity or death,
the licence holder's guardian or the personal
representative of the licence holder's estate (as the
case may be) must as soon as practicable—
(a) enter into a written agreement with a person
for that person to continue to provide the
service in respect of those dogs or cats that
complies with the requirements of
regulation 34 in relation to each dog or cat;
or
(b) give to the Secretary in electronic format,
every record in relation to the dogs or cats in
respect of which the holder provides that
service.
Penalty: 5 penalty units.
(3) If it appears to the Secretary that a licence holder
has ceased to provide the domestic animals
registry service in respect of dogs or cats in
respect of which the licence holder is licensed, the
Secretary may request any person, who appears to
have possession or control of the records relating
to those dogs and cats, to give the records in
electronic format to the Secretary.
(4) A person must comply with a request under sub-
regulation (3) unless he or she has a reasonable
excuse for not so complying.
Penalty: 5 penalty units.
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PART 4—GENERAL
46. Receipt for seized documents
For the purposes of section 75(1) of the Act the
prescribed form of receipt is set out in Schedule 4.
47. Infringement penalties
(1) For the purposes of section 88 of the Act the
penalty for an offence for which an infringement
notice may be issued is the penalty listed opposite
that offence in Schedule 5.
(2) A summary of an offence in Column 3 of
Schedule 5 is not taken to affect the nature of the
elements of the offence to which the summary
refers or the operation of these Regulations.
48. Application fee for review of decision to declare dog
a restricted breed dog
For the purposes of section 98D(2)(c) of the Act,
the prescribed application fee for review of a
decision is 20 fee units.
49. Obedience training
(1) For the purposes of the Schedule to the Act,
obedience training which complies with these
Regulations is training of a dog that enables the
dog to successfully complete—
(a) an assessment program administered by the
Victorian Canine Association Inc. which
results in the award of an obedience title
recognised by the Australian National
Kennel Control; or
(b) an assessment program approved by the
Minister and conducted by a qualified dog
trainer.
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(2) For the purposes of sub-regulation (1)(b) a
qualified dog trainer is a person who—
(a) is a current member of an organisation
approved by the Minister; and
(b) has completed to the satisfaction of that
organisation a training course approved by
the Minister and administered by that
organisation.
(3) For the purposes of sub-regulation (1)(b) the
Minister may approve an assessment program if it
provides for a dog to be assessed in the following
skills—
(a) heeling or walking with handler;
(b) sociability with other dogs;
(c) staying on command (known as a "stay
test");
(d) coming to handler on command (known as a
"recall test");
(e) absence of aggression towards humans or
another animal.
(4) For the purposes of sub-regulation (2)(a), the
Minister may approve an organisation for a period
of up to 36 months if it satisfies the following
criteria—
(a) it is an organisation established for the
purpose of representing the interests of other
dog training organisations as well as
individual dog trainers;
(b) it provides training and education programs
relating to dog training to its members;
(c) it has prepared and distributed to its
members a code of ethics relating to dog
training that is endorsed by the organisation
and is binding on its members.
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(5) An organisation approved by the Minister under
sub-regulation (4) may apply to the Minister to be
approved for a further period of up to 36 months
by submitting a report on its activities in relation
to the criteria specified in sub-regulation (4).
(6) An application under sub-regulation (5) must be
made at least 30 days, or any lessor number of
days approved by the Minister, before the expiry
of the period referred to in sub-regulation (4).
(7) If, after considering a report submitted under sub-
regulation (5) the Minister is satisfied that an
approved organisation continues to meet the
criteria specified in sub-regulation (4), the
Minister may approve the organisation for the
purposes of sub-regulation (2)(a) for a further
period of up to 36 months.
(8) For the purposes of sub-regulation (2)(b), the
Minister may approve a training course if it
provides for—
(a) training in appropriate equipment used to
train a dog; and
(b) practical obedience training of dogs; and
(c) a written or oral examination on the theory
of dog training; and
(d) a practical examination of a person's dog
training skills; and
(e) a probationary or learning period of at least
25 hours in which the trainee is under the
supervision of a qualified dog trainer.
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PART 5—SAVINGS AND TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS
50. Approved assessment programs, organisations and
training courses
(1) An assessment program approved by the Minister
under regulation 13(3) of the old regulations
before 1 December 2005 is deemed to be an
assessment program approved by the Minister
under regulation 49(3).
(2) An organisation approved under regulation 13(4)
of the old regulations before 1 December 2005 is
deemed to be an organisation approved by the
Minister under regulation 49(4) for a period of
12 months after the date of the approval.
(3) A training course approved by the Minister under
regulation 13(7) of the old regulations before
1 December 2005 is deemed to be a training
course approved by the Minister under
regulation 49(8).
(4) In this regulation, "the old regulations" means
the Domestic (Feral and Nuisance) Animals
Regulations 1996 2 as in force immediately before
1 December 2005.
51. Infringement notices and infringement offences
(1) The commencement of regulation 47 of these
Regulations is not to be taken to affect—
(a) an infringement notice issued before that
commencement; and
(b) the penalty applying to an infringement
offence committed before that
commencement.
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(2) In this regulation, "infringement offence" means
an offence for which an infringement notice may
be served under section 85 of the Act.
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SCHEDULES
SCHEDULE 1
Regulation 4
REVOCATIONS
S.R. No. Title
25/1996 Domestic (Feral and Nuisance) Animals Regulations 1996
62/2002 Domestic (Feral and Nuisance) Animals (Amendment)
Regulations 2002
39/2003 Domestic (Feral and Nuisance) Animals (Amendment)
Regulations 2003
162/2004 Domestic (Feral and Nuisance) Animals (Amendment)
Regulations 2004
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SCHEDULE 2
Regulation 8
DANGEROUS DOG WARNING SIGN
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SCHEDULE 3
Regulation 9
RESTRICTED BREED DOG WARNING SIGN
= Light turquoise
= Sign text: Black, font size: 72,
font: Times New Roman, font style: bold
Sign border: 3 point black
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SCHEDULE 4
Regulation 46
Domestic (Feral and Nuisance) Animals Regulations 2005
RECEIPT FOR DOCUMENT SEIZED UNDER SECTION 74(2)(e)
OF THE ACT
Name of authorised officer:
Authorised by:
If appointed by a certificate from a Council, name of Council:
Name of person from whom documents seized if made available:
Address from which documents seized:
Description of document seized by the authorised officer:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Signed by the authorised officer:
Date:
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SCHEDULE 5
Regulation 47
INFRINGEMENT PENALTIES
Column 1
Item
Column 2
Section of Act
Column 3
Brief description of offence
Column 4
Prescribed
penalty
1 10(1) Failure to apply to register a
dog or cat
2 penalty
units
2 10(3) Failure to provide
declaration in respect of
whether dog is a restricted
breed
2 penalty
units
3 12A Proprietor of domestic
animal business selling or
giving away a dog or cat not
implanted with a prescribed
permanent identification
device
2⋅5 penalty
units
4 20(1) Registered dog or cat not
wearing Council
identification marker
0⋅5 penalty
units
5 21 Unregistered dog or cat
wearing Council
identification marker
0⋅5 penalty
units
6 22 Person other than owner
removing, altering or
defacing identification
marker
0⋅5 penalty
units
7 23(4) Dog or cat on private
property after notice of
objection served
0⋅5 penalty
units
8 24(1) Dog at large or not securely
confined to owner's premises
during daytime
1⋅5 penalty
units
9 24(2) Dog at large or not securely
confined to owner's premises
during night time
2 penalty
units
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Item
Column 2
Section of Act
Column 3
Brief description of offence
Column 4
Prescribed
penalty
10 25(1) Cat at large or not securely
confined to owner's premises
in restricted municipal
district
0⋅5 penalty
units
11 26(1) Contravening Council Order
relating to presence of dogs
and cats in public places
1 penalty
unit
12 27(1) Greyhound outside owner's
premises not adequately
muzzled or not effectively
controlled by chain, cord or
leash
1⋅5 penalty
units
13 32(1) Dog or cat being a nuisance 0⋅5 penalty
units
14 32(4) Not complying with order to
abate nuisance
1⋅5 penalty
units
15 37(1C)(a) Failure to notify the Council
in respect of a dog that is
under investigation for an
offence against section 29 of
the Act within 24 hours of
the dog going missing
1 penalty
unit
16 37(1C)(b) Failure to notify the Council
in respect of a dog that is
under investigation for an
offence against section 29 of
the Act within 24 hours of a
change in custody or
ownership of dog
1 penalty
unit
17 37(1C)(c) Failure to notify the Council
in respect of a dog that is
under investigation for an
offence against section 29 of
the Act within 24 hours of a
change to the owner's
address
1 penalty
unit
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Item
Column 2
Section of Act
Column 3
Brief description of offence
Column 4
Prescribed
penalty
18 37(1C)(d) Failure to notify the Council
in respect of a dog that is
under investigation for an
offence against section 29 of
the Act within 24 hours of a
change to the place where
the dog is kept
1 penalty
unit
19 37(2)(b) Failure of the owner of a
dangerous dog to notify the
Council within 24 hours of
the dog going missing
2 penalty
units
20 37(2)(ba) Failure of the owner of a
dangerous dog to notify the
Council within 24 hours of a
change to the owner's
address
2 penalty
units
21 37(2)(bb) Failure of the owner of a
dangerous dog to notify the
Council within 24 hours of a
change to the place where
the dog is kept
2 penalty
units
22 37(2)(c) Failure of the owner of a
dangerous dog to notify the
Council within 24 hours of a
change in ownership of the
dog
2 penalty
units
23 38(1) Failure to ensure that a
dangerous dog is properly
confined on owner's
residential premises
2 penalty
units
24 38(2) Failure to ensure that a
dangerous dog is properly
confined on owner's non-
residential premises
2 penalty
units
25 41D(b) Failure of the owner of a
menacing dog to notify the
Council within 24 hours that
the dog is missing
2 penalty
units
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Item
Column 2
Section of Act
Column 3
Brief description of offence
Column 4
Prescribed
penalty
26 41D(ba) Failure of the owner of a
menacing dog to notify the
Council within 24 hours of a
change to the owner's
address
2 penalty
units
27 41D(bb) Failure of the owner of a
menacing dog to notify the
Council within 24 hours of a
change to the place where
the dog is kept
2 penalty
units
28 41D(c) Failure of the owner of a
menacing dog to notify the
Council within 24 hours of a
change in ownership of the
dog
2 penalty
units
29 41E Failure to comply with
requirement to muzzle or
effectively control menacing
dog
2 penalty
units
30 41EA Keeping a restricted breed
dog not acquired before
3 November 2005
2⋅5 penalty
units
31 41F(1)(a) Failure of the owner of a
restricted breed dog to notify
the Council within 24 hours
of the dog going missing
2 penalty
units
32 41F(1)(aa) Failure of the owner of a
restricted breed dog to notify
the Council within 24 hours
of a change to the owner's
address
2 penalty
units
33 41F(1)(ab) Failure of the owner of a
restricted breed dog to notify
the Council within 24 hours
of a change to the place
where the dog is kept
2 penalty
units
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Item
Column 2
Section of Act
Column 3
Brief description of offence
Column 4
Prescribed
penalty
34 41F(1)(b) Failure of the owner of a
restricted breed dog to notify
the Council within 24 hours
of a change in ownership of
the dog
2 penalty
units
35 41G Failure to ensure that a
restricted breed dog is
properly confined on the
owner's premises
1 penalty
unit
36 63A Conducting a domestic
animal business that does
not comply with the relevant
Code of Practice
2 penalty
units
37 96 Selling a pet shop animal
other than in the course of
conducting domestic animal
business from a registered
premises or from a private
residence or under an
approval under the Wildlife
Act 1975
2 penalty
units
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ENDNOTES
1 Reg. 15: S.R. No. 90/2001. Reprint No. 1 as at 9 June 2005. Reprinted to
S.R. No. 147/2004.
2 Reg. 50(4): S.R. No. 25/1996. Reprint No. 1 as at 18 March 2004.
Reprinted to S.R. No. 39/2003 and subsequently amended by
S.R. Nos 88/2004 and 162/2004.
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Table of Applied, Adopted or Incorporated Matter Required by
Subordinate Legislation Regulations 2004
Note that the following table of applied, adopted or incorporated matter is
included in accordance with the requirements of regulation 5 of the
Subordinate Legislation Regulations 2004.
Statutory Rule
Provision
Title of applied, adopted or
incorporated document
Matter in
applied,
adopted or
incorporated
document
Regulation 5, in the
definition of "reader"
AS 5019—2001 Electronic
animal identification—
Radiofrequency methods
published on 7 June 2001
AS 5018—2001 Electronic
animal identification—
National coding scheme
published on 29 June 2001
The whole
The whole
Regulation 13(a) AS 5019—2001 Electronic
animal identification—
Radiofrequency methods
published on 7 June 2001
AS 5018—2001 Electronic
animal identification—
National coding scheme
published on 29 June 2001
The whole
The whole
Endnotes
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