Dog Control Act 2000

The owner of a dog that is over 6 months of age must ensure that the dog is implanted in an approved manner with an approved microchip. Fine not exceeding 10 penalty units.

Subsection (1) does not apply to – a dog in respect of which a veterinary surgeon has issued a certificate stating that to implant the dog with a microchip may adversely affect the health and welfare of the dog; or a type, class or breed of dog that the Minister, by order, declares is not required to be implanted with a microchip.

If a dog that is required to be implanted with a microchip is not so implanted and is seized in accordance with this Act, a general manager may cause the dog to be implanted in an approved manner with an approved microchip.

The owner of the dog is liable for the costs associated with the implanting.

A person who implants a dog with a microchip must enter the prescribed details in an approved database.