DOMESTIC ANIMALS REGULATIONS 2015
Table of Provisions
PART 1--PRELIMINARY
1 Objective
2 Authorising provision
3 Commencement
4 Revocation
5 Definitions
PART 1A--APPLICABLE ORGANISATIONS AND DOG OBEDIENCE TRAINING ORGANISATIONS
Division 1--Fees for applicable organisations and dog obedience training organisations
5A Prescribed application fees for applicable organisation approval and dog obedience training organisation approval
Division 2--Applicable organisations
5B Form of report for application for an applicable organisation approval
5C Form of annual report to be submitted to the Minister and report for renewal application by an applicable organisation
Division 3--Dog obedience training organisations
5D Form of report for application for a dog obedience training organisation approval
5E Form of annual report to be submitted to the Minister and report for renewal application by an approved dog obedience training organisation
5F Prescribed requirements for dog obedience training
5G Prescribed requirements for training of persons to provide dog obedience training
PART 2--REQUIREMENTS FOR DANGEROUS DOGS AND RESTRICTED BREED DOGS
6 Perimeter fencing for dangerous dog guarding non‑residential premises
7 Enclosures for dangerous dogs and restricted breed dogs
8 Dangerous dog warning sign
9 Collars for dangerous dogs and restricted breed dogs
10 Warning sign for restricted breed dog
PART 3--PERMANENT IDENTIFICATION OF PRESCRIBED ANIMALS
Division 1--General
11 Definition of licence holder
12 Prescribed identifying information
13 Prescribed manner of permanently identifying hounds registered with the Game Management Authority
14 Prescribed permanent identification device
15 Prescribed information to be provided to licence holders
Division 2--Forwarding of information to Council regarding permanent identification of certain dogs
16 Owner to forward information to Council regarding permanent identification of certain classes of dog
Division 3--Implantation and removal of permanent identification devices
17 Obligation to obtain information before implanting device
18 Implanter must advise owner of chargeable services before implantation
19 Scanning for permanent identification devices
20 Offences regarding animals previously implanted
21 Offence to remove permanent identification devices
22 Implantation of a permanent identification device
23 Provision of information to the licence holder by person who implanted device
24 Provision of information to licence holder if presenter of animal suspected not to be owner
Division 4--Animal registry licences
25 Application for the grant or renewal of an animal registry licence
26 Application fee for licence or renewal
Division 5--Conditions on animal registry licences
27 Licences subject to conditions in this Division
28 Licence holders' obligations regarding information received
29 Licence holder to notify persons of incorrect information
30 Holding of information separately until certain matters confirmed
31 Prohibition on moving an animal record between animal registry services
32 Licence holder must provide animal registry service for a prescribed animal
33 New records to be established within 4 days
34 Licence holder to provide certificate of identification
35 Records of prescribed animals must be maintained for life
36 Licence holder to notify owner of certain matters
37 Licence holder to facilitate reunion of lost animals and owners
38 Licence holder must establish complaints system
39 Access to and provision of information
40 Copies of records provided monthly
41 Amending information in records
42 Reporting of complaints to Secretary
43 Licence holder must not charge access fees to certain people
44 Information provided to licence holder must be retained in electronic or in original form
45 Licence holder must notify Secretary of change in nominated person in charge of animal registry service
Division 6--Record management
46 Prescribed manner for keeping information in records and copies of records
47 Maintenance of records if licence holder ceases to provide animal registry service
48 Pet shop records
PART 3A--COMMERCIAL DOG BREEDER APPROVALS
48A Application for grant of commercial dog breeder approval
48B Application for renewal of commercial dog breeder approval
48C Fee for application for grant or renewal of commercial dog breeder approval
48D Report to be submitted by approved commercial dog breeder
48E Approved commercial dog breeder to maintain public liability insurance
48F Manager and employee with animal husbandry duties or responsibilities of approved commercial dog breeder to have certain qualifications and training
PART 3B--ANIMAL SALE PERMITS AND CAGED BIRD SALES
48G Prescribed application fee for animal sale permit
48H Conditions of animal sale permit
48I Prescribed details to be included in notice to Secretary of caged bird sale
PART 3C--INFORMATION REGISTER AND SOURCE NUMBERS
48J Information to be given to the Secretary
48K Fee for an application for source numbers or renewal of source numbers
48L Application for source numbers or renewal of source numbers
48M Grounds for refusal to issue or suspension or revocation
PART 3D--REUNITING DOGS AND CATS WITH OWNERS
48N Details about seized dogs and cats to be contained in records and reports
48O Details about owners or agents who recover seized dogs and cats to be contained in records and reports
48P Prescribed periods for keeping and maintaining records
48Q Prescribed time for giving reports to Councils
48R Obligation to notify owners of deceased dogs and cats on Council land
PART 4--GENERAL
49 Receipt for seized documents
50 Infringement penalties for offences against the Act
51 Infringement offences against the Regulations and infringement penalties
PART 5--SAVINGS AND TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS
53 Definitions
54 Approved assessment programs, organisations and training courses
55 Approved systems for recording and addressing complaints
56 Infringement notices and infringement offences
57 Prohibition against establishing new records for dogs or cats
58 Prohibition against establishing new records for horses
59 Transitional provision for existing records
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