Australian Capital Territory Consolidated Acts Australian Capital Territory Consolidated Acts(1) A veterinary surgeon must not, without reasonable excuse, de-sex a dog or cat unless the veterinary surgeon marks an ear of the dog or cat with a tattoo.
Maximum penalty: 5 penalty units.
(2) A certificate signed by a veterinary surgeon stating that a dog or cat has been de-sexed is evidence that the dog or cat has been de-sexed unless the contrary is proved.