Microchipping of dogs other than dangerous dogs
21 Microchipping of dogs other than dangerous dogs
On and after 1 November 2013, the owner of a dog must ensure that the dog is microchipped if —
the dog has reached 3 months of age; and
the dog was not registered under this Act or the law of another State or a Territory so that its registration was in effect on 31 October 2013.
Penalty: a fine of $5 000.
On and after 1 November 2015, the owner of a dog that has reached 3 months of age must ensure that the dog is microchipped.
Penalty: a fine of $5 000.
Neither subsection (1) nor (2) requires a dog to be microchipped if, under subsection (4) it is exempt from microchipping.
A dog is exempt from microchipping if a certificate given by a veterinarian stating that the implantation of a microchip in the dog may adversely affect the health and welfare of the dog applies in respect of the dog.
A certificate referred to in subsection (4) cannot apply in respect of a dog that is under 3 months of age.
[Section 21 inserted: No. 18 of 2013 s. 21.]
[Part IV heading deleted: No. 23 of 1987 s. 21.]
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