Implantation of permanent identification device
30 Implantation of permanent identification device
A person must not implant a permanent identification device into a prescribed animal unless—
the device was packaged in individual sterile packaging at the time the person obtained the device; and
the device was kept in that packaging until immediately before the device was scanned prior to implantation.
Penalty: 5 penalty units.
A person must not implant a permanent identification device into a prescribed animal unless the person has scanned the device to confirm that—
the device is functioning correctly; and
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.
A person who implants a permanent identification device into a prescribed animal other than a horse must—
implant the device subcutaneously in the dorsal midline between the scapulae with the device lying at a 30–45 degree angle to the longitudinal axis of the animal; and
scan the animal immediately after the implantation to confirm proper implantation and that the device is functioning correctly.
Penalty: 5 penalty units.
A person who implants a permanent identification device into a horse must—
implant the device into the nuchal ligament on the left side of the neck, midway between the poll and the wither; and
scan the horse immediately after implantation to confirm proper implantation and that the device is functioning correctly.
Penalty: 5 penalty units.
Note
It is an offence for a person to implant a permanent identification device in a prescribed animal if the person is not an authorised implanter or certain supervision requirements are not met—see section 63F of the Act.
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