Victorian Numbered Regulations

DOMESTIC (FERAL AND NUISANCE) ANIMALS REGULATIONS 2005 (SR NO 151 OF 2005)

TABLE OF PROVISIONS

   PART 1--PRELIMINARY

   1.      Objectives  
   2.      Authorising provision  
   3.      Commencement  
   4.      Revocation  
   5.      Definitions  

   PART 2--REQUIREMENTS FOR DANGEROUS DOGS AND RESTRICTED BREED DOGS

   6.      Enclosures for dangerous dogs and restricted breed dogs  
   7.      Perimeter fencing for dangerous dog guarding non-residential premises  
   8.      Dangerous dog warning sign  
   9.      Restricted breed dog warning sign  
   10.     Collars for dangerous dogs  

   PART 3--PERMANENT IDENTIFICATION OF DOGS AND CATS

           Division 1--General

   11.     Definition of licence holder  
   12.     Prescribed identifying information  
   13.     Prescribed permanent identification device  
   14.     Prescribed information to be provided to licence holders  
   15.     Prescribed manner of permanently identifying scent trailing hounds  

           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 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  

           Division 4--Domestic Animals Registry Licences

   24.     Application for the grant or renewal of a domestic animals registry licence  
   25.     Application fee for licence or renewal  

           Division 5--Conditions on Domestic Animals Registry Licences

   26.     Licences subject to conditions in this Division  
   27.     Licence holders' obligations regarding information received  
   28.     Licence holder to notify persons of incorrect information  
   29.     Holding of information separately until certain matters confirmed  
   30.     Prohibition against establishing new records for dogs or cats  
   31.     Licence holder must provide domestic animals registry service for a dog or cat  
   32.     New records to be established within 4 days  
   33.     Licence holder to provide certificate of identification  
   34.     Records of dogs and cats must be maintained for life  
   35.     Licence holder to notify owner of certain matters  
   36.     Licence holder to facilitate reunion of lost animals and owners  
   37.     Licence holder must establish complaints system  
   38.     Access to and provision of information  
   39.     Copies of records provided monthly  
   40.     Amending information in records  
   41.     Reporting of complaints to Secretary  
   42.     Licence holder must not charge access fees to certain people  
   43.     Information provided to licence holder must be retained in electronic or in original form  

           Division 6--Record Management

   44.     Prescribed manner for keeping information in records and copies of records  
   45.     Maintenance of records if licence holder ceases to provide domestic animals registry service  

   PART 4--GENERAL

   46.     Receipt for seized documents  
   47.     Infringement penalties  
   48.     Application fee for review of decision to declare dog a restricted breed dog  
   49.     Obedience training  

   PART 5--SAVINGS AND TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS

   50.     Approved assessment programs, organisations and training courses  
   51.     Infringement notices and infringement offences  
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