Registrar may request information from keeper of dog or cat
135A Registrar may request information from keeper of dog or cat
The registrar may, by written notice to the registered keeper of a dog or cat, require the keeper to give the registrar information that is reasonably necessary for carrying out a function under this Act.
The written notice must state—
the information required to be given; and
how the registered keeper may give the information; and
the period, of not less than 28 days after the notice is given, in which the notice must be complied with; and
that the registration of the dog or cat may be cancelled if the keeper fails to comply with the notice.
It is an offence to make a false or misleading statement, give false or misleading information or produce a false or misleading document (see Criminal Code, pt 3.4).
The Legislation Act, s 170 deals with the application of the privilege against self-incrimination.
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