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ANIMAL CARE AND PROTECTION ACT 2001 - SECT 24 Docking dog’s tail

ANIMAL CARE AND PROTECTION ACT 2001 - SECT 24

Docking dog’s tail

24 Docking dog’s tail

(1) A person, other than a veterinary surgeon, must not dock a dog’s tail.
Penalty—
Maximum penalty—100 penalty units.
(2) A veterinary surgeon must not dock a dog’s tail unless the surgeon reasonably considers the docking is in the interests of the dog’s welfare.
Penalty—
Maximum penalty—100 penalty units.