{"id":"qld:sl-2019-0177","name":"Animal Management (Cats and Dogs) Regulation 2019","slug":"animal-management-cats-and-dogs-regulation-2019","collection":"regulation","jurisdiction":"qld","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":"177 of 2019","makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":174742,"registerId":"qld-qld:sl-2019-0177-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-05","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"pt.1","sectionType":"part","heading":"Preliminary","content":"# Preliminary","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"sec.1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Short title","content":"### sec.1 Short title\n\nThis regulation may be cited as the Animal Management (Cats and Dogs) Regulation 2019 .","sortOrder":1},{"sectionNumber":"sec.2","sectionType":"section","heading":"Commencement","content":"### sec.2 Commencement\n\nThis regulation commences on 2 September 2019.","sortOrder":2},{"sectionNumber":"sec.3","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions","content":"### sec.3 Definitions\n\nThe dictionary in schedule 2 defines particular words used in this regulation.","sortOrder":3},{"sectionNumber":"sec.4","sectionType":"section","heading":"Identification devices— Act , s 12 , definition prescribed permanent identification device or PPID","content":"### sec.4 Identification devices— Act , s 12 , definition prescribed permanent identification device or PPID\n\nFor section 12 (1) (c) of the Act , this section prescribes the requirements for a PPID.\nA PPID must—\nbe designed to transmit the PPID number for the PPID when scanned by an electronic reader; and\nhave stored on it a PPID number that—\nincludes a manufacturer’s code; and\ncomplies with the requirements of AS 5018 relating to unique identification codes transmitted by transponders; and\ncomply with the requirements of AS 5019 relating to transponders.\nIn this section—\nAS 5018 means the Australian Standard as in force from time to time under that designation (regardless of the edition or year of publication of the standard).\nAS 5019 means the Australian Standard as in force from time to time under that designation (regardless of the edition or year of publication of the standard).\nmanufacturer’s code means a unique number the International Committee for Animal Recording allocates to a manufacturer of PPIDs—\nthe first 3 digits of which start with a number between 901 to 998, both numbers inclusive; or\nthe first 3 digits of which start with ‘900’ followed immediately by 3 other digits.\n(sec.4-ssec.1) For section 12 (1) (c) of the Act , this section prescribes the requirements for a PPID.\n(sec.4-ssec.2) A PPID must— be designed to transmit the PPID number for the PPID when scanned by an electronic reader; and have stored on it a PPID number that— includes a manufacturer’s code; and complies with the requirements of AS 5018 relating to unique identification codes transmitted by transponders; and comply with the requirements of AS 5019 relating to transponders.\n(sec.4-ssec.3) In this section— AS 5018 means the Australian Standard as in force from time to time under that designation (regardless of the edition or year of publication of the standard). AS 5019 means the Australian Standard as in force from time to time under that designation (regardless of the edition or year of publication of the standard). manufacturer’s code means a unique number the International Committee for Animal Recording allocates to a manufacturer of PPIDs— the first 3 digits of which start with a number between 901 to 998, both numbers inclusive; or the first 3 digits of which start with ‘900’ followed immediately by 3 other digits.\n- (a) be designed to transmit the PPID number for the PPID when scanned by an electronic reader; and\n- (b) have stored on it a PPID number that— (i) includes a manufacturer’s code; and (ii) complies with the requirements of AS 5018 relating to unique identification codes transmitted by transponders; and\n- (i) includes a manufacturer’s code; and\n- (ii) complies with the requirements of AS 5018 relating to unique identification codes transmitted by transponders; and\n- (c) comply with the requirements of AS 5019 relating to transponders.\n- (i) includes a manufacturer’s code; and\n- (ii) complies with the requirements of AS 5018 relating to unique identification codes transmitted by transponders; and\n- (a) the first 3 digits of which start with a number between 901 to 998, both numbers inclusive; or\n- (b) the first 3 digits of which start with ‘900’ followed immediately by 3 other digits.","sortOrder":4},{"sectionNumber":"pt.2","sectionType":"part","heading":"Identification of cats and dogs","content":"# Identification of cats and dogs","sortOrder":5},{"sectionNumber":"sec.5","sectionType":"section","heading":"PPID information— Act , sch 2 , definition PPID information","content":"### sec.5 PPID information— Act , sch 2 , definition PPID information\n\nFor schedule 2 of the Act , definition PPID information , paragraphs (a) (iii) and (b)(iv), the following information about a cat or dog is prescribed—\nthe residential address and contact telephone number of the owner of the cat or dog;\nthe name and contact telephone number of a person other than the owner, if any, who may be contacted about the cat or dog;\nthe name, business address and contact telephone number of the authorised implanter who implanted a PPID in the cat or dog;\nthe breed;\nthe colour;\nthe sex;\neither—\nif the date of birth of the cat or dog is known—the date of birth; or\notherwise—the approximate age of the cat or dog when the PPID is implanted;\nthe day the cat or dog is implanted with a PPID;\nif the cat or dog is already implanted with a PPID and the PPID number for the PPID is known—the PPID number;\nwhether the cat or dog is desexed, or if information about whether the cat or dog is desexed is unknown, that it is unknown;\nthe relevant address for the cat or dog;\nthe name of the relevant local government for the cat or dog;\nif the dog is a regulated dog—whether the dog is a declared dangerous dog, declared menacing dog or restricted dog;\nif the dog is a decommissioned greyhound within the meaning of section 197 (3) of the Act —\nthat the dog is a decommissioned greyhound; and\ndetails of the program prescribed under section 17 that the dog has successfully completed, including the day the program was completed.\nIn this section—\nrelevant address means—\nfor a restricted dog—the address of the place for which a restricted dog permit has been issued for the dog; or\nfor another dog—the address of the place stated in the registration notice for the dog as the address for it; or\nfor a cat—the address of the place where the cat is usually kept or proposed to be kept.\n(sec.5-ssec.1) For schedule 2 of the Act , definition PPID information , paragraphs (a) (iii) and (b)(iv), the following information about a cat or dog is prescribed— the residential address and contact telephone number of the owner of the cat or dog; the name and contact telephone number of a person other than the owner, if any, who may be contacted about the cat or dog; the name, business address and contact telephone number of the authorised implanter who implanted a PPID in the cat or dog; the breed; the colour; the sex; either— if the date of birth of the cat or dog is known—the date of birth; or otherwise—the approximate age of the cat or dog when the PPID is implanted; the day the cat or dog is implanted with a PPID; if the cat or dog is already implanted with a PPID and the PPID number for the PPID is known—the PPID number; whether the cat or dog is desexed, or if information about whether the cat or dog is desexed is unknown, that it is unknown; the relevant address for the cat or dog; the name of the relevant local government for the cat or dog; if the dog is a regulated dog—whether the dog is a declared dangerous dog, declared menacing dog or restricted dog; if the dog is a decommissioned greyhound within the meaning of section 197 (3) of the Act — that the dog is a decommissioned greyhound; and details of the program prescribed under section 17 that the dog has successfully completed, including the day the program was completed.\n(sec.5-ssec.2) In this section— relevant address means— for a restricted dog—the address of the place for which a restricted dog permit has been issued for the dog; or for another dog—the address of the place stated in the registration notice for the dog as the address for it; or for a cat—the address of the place where the cat is usually kept or proposed to be kept.\n- (a) the residential address and contact telephone number of the owner of the cat or dog;\n- (b) the name and contact telephone number of a person other than the owner, if any, who may be contacted about the cat or dog;\n- (c) the name, business address and contact telephone number of the authorised implanter who implanted a PPID in the cat or dog;\n- (d) the breed;\n- (e) the colour;\n- (f) the sex;\n- (g) either— (i) if the date of birth of the cat or dog is known—the date of birth; or (ii) otherwise—the approximate age of the cat or dog when the PPID is implanted;\n- (i) if the date of birth of the cat or dog is known—the date of birth; or\n- (ii) otherwise—the approximate age of the cat or dog when the PPID is implanted;\n- (h) the day the cat or dog is implanted with a PPID;\n- (i) if the cat or dog is already implanted with a PPID and the PPID number for the PPID is known—the PPID number;\n- (j) whether the cat or dog is desexed, or if information about whether the cat or dog is desexed is unknown, that it is unknown;\n- (k) the relevant address for the cat or dog;\n- (l) the name of the relevant local government for the cat or dog;\n- (m) if the dog is a regulated dog—whether the dog is a declared dangerous dog, declared menacing dog or restricted dog;\n- (n) if the dog is a decommissioned greyhound within the meaning of section 197 (3) of the Act — (i) that the dog is a decommissioned greyhound; and (ii) details of the program prescribed under section 17 that the dog has successfully completed, including the day the program was completed.\n- (i) that the dog is a decommissioned greyhound; and\n- (ii) details of the program prescribed under section 17 that the dog has successfully completed, including the day the program was completed.\n- (i) if the date of birth of the cat or dog is known—the date of birth; or\n- (ii) otherwise—the approximate age of the cat or dog when the PPID is implanted;\n- (i) that the dog is a decommissioned greyhound; and\n- (ii) details of the program prescribed under section 17 that the dog has successfully completed, including the day the program was completed.\n- (a) for a restricted dog—the address of the place for which a restricted dog permit has been issued for the dog; or\n- (b) for another dog—the address of the place stated in the registration notice for the dog as the address for it; or\n- (c) for a cat—the address of the place where the cat is usually kept or proposed to be kept.","sortOrder":6},{"sectionNumber":"sec.6","sectionType":"section","heading":"Way to tattoo cat or dog— Act , sch 2 , definition tattoo","content":"### sec.6 Way to tattoo cat or dog— Act , sch 2 , definition tattoo\n\nFor schedule 2 of the Act , definition tattoo , the way prescribed is to permanently mark inside the left ear of the cat or dog with the symbol as shown in figure 1.\nFigure 1—Symbol for permanently marking inside the left ear of a cat or dog","sortOrder":7},{"sectionNumber":"pt.3","sectionType":"part","heading":"Registration of dog breeders and related matters","content":"# Registration of dog breeders and related matters","sortOrder":8},{"sectionNumber":"sec.7","sectionType":"section","heading":"Approved entities— Act , s 43W","content":"### sec.7 Approved entities— Act , s 43W\n\nFor section 43W (1) of the Act , each of the following entities is prescribed as an approved entity—\nCanine Control Council (Queensland) Ltd ACN 160 285 192;\nthe Gold Coast City Council;\nthe Logan City Council;\nMDBA Pty Ltd ACN 120 900 656, trading as Master Dog Breeders and Associates;\nthe Queensland Racing Integrity Commission;\nResponsible Pty Ltd ACN 656 209 086, trading as Responsible Pet Breeders Australia.\ns 7 amd 2025 SL No. 140 s 3\n- (a) Canine Control Council (Queensland) Ltd ACN 160 285 192;\n- (b) the Gold Coast City Council;\n- (c) the Logan City Council;\n- (d) MDBA Pty Ltd ACN 120 900 656, trading as Master Dog Breeders and Associates;\n- (e) the Queensland Racing Integrity Commission;\n- (f) Responsible Pty Ltd ACN 656 209 086, trading as Responsible Pet Breeders Australia.","sortOrder":9},{"sectionNumber":"pt.4","sectionType":"part","heading":"Dog registration","content":"# Dog registration","sortOrder":10},{"sectionNumber":"sec.8","sectionType":"section","heading":"Class of dog— Act , s 44","content":"### sec.8 Class of dog— Act , s 44\n\nFor section 44 (4) (c) of the Act , the class of dog prescribed is a dog kept—\nprimarily for producing canine plasma products derived completely or partly from the plasma of the dog; and\nby a person who is registered under the Animal Care and Protection Act 2001 to use the dog for that purpose.\n- (a) primarily for producing canine plasma products derived completely or partly from the plasma of the dog; and\n- (b) by a person who is registered under the Animal Care and Protection Act 2001 to use the dog for that purpose.","sortOrder":11},{"sectionNumber":"pt.5","sectionType":"part","heading":"Regulated dogs","content":"# Regulated dogs","sortOrder":12},{"sectionNumber":"sec.9","sectionType":"section","heading":"Identifying tag— Act , sch 1 , s 2","content":"### sec.9 Identifying tag— Act , sch 1 , s 2\n\nFor schedule 1 , section 2 (3) of the Act , this section prescribes the type of tag to be attached to a relevant dog’s collar and the information to be contained on the tag.\nThe tag must—\nbe metal or plastic; and\nbe disc-shaped; and\nhave a yellow background; and\nbe at least 25mm in diameter; and\ncontain the following information—\nthe words ‘Regulated Dog’;\na 24-hour contact telephone number for the relevant local government.\nThe information mentioned in subsection (2) (e) must be engraved and legible.\n(sec.9-ssec.1) For schedule 1 , section 2 (3) of the Act , this section prescribes the type of tag to be attached to a relevant dog’s collar and the information to be contained on the tag.\n(sec.9-ssec.2) The tag must— be metal or plastic; and be disc-shaped; and have a yellow background; and be at least 25mm in diameter; and contain the following information— the words ‘Regulated Dog’; a 24-hour contact telephone number for the relevant local government.\n(sec.9-ssec.3) The information mentioned in subsection (2) (e) must be engraved and legible.\n- (a) be metal or plastic; and\n- (b) be disc-shaped; and\n- (c) have a yellow background; and\n- (d) be at least 25mm in diameter; and\n- (e) contain the following information— (i) the words ‘Regulated Dog’; (ii) a 24-hour contact telephone number for the relevant local government.\n- (i) the words ‘Regulated Dog’;\n- (ii) a 24-hour contact telephone number for the relevant local government.\n- (i) the words ‘Regulated Dog’;\n- (ii) a 24-hour contact telephone number for the relevant local government.","sortOrder":13},{"sectionNumber":"sec.9A","sectionType":"section","heading":"Distinctive collar— Act , sch 1 , s 2A","content":"### sec.9A Distinctive collar— Act , sch 1 , s 2A\n\nFor schedule 1 , section 2A (2) of the Act , a distinctive collar for a relevant dog must—\nbe made of durable material; and\nhave a buckle or other fastener to securely attach the collar to the dog; and\nhave diagonal stripes, at an angle of 45 degrees on the collar, that are—\nat least 25mm wide; and\nalternately coloured red and yellow.\nAlso, at least 1 colour of the stripes mentioned in subsection (1) (c) (ii) must be reflective and visible in low light.\ns 9A ins 2021 SL No. 174 s 4\n(sec.9A-ssec.1) For schedule 1 , section 2A (2) of the Act , a distinctive collar for a relevant dog must— be made of durable material; and have a buckle or other fastener to securely attach the collar to the dog; and have diagonal stripes, at an angle of 45 degrees on the collar, that are— at least 25mm wide; and alternately coloured red and yellow.\n(sec.9A-ssec.2) Also, at least 1 colour of the stripes mentioned in subsection (1) (c) (ii) must be reflective and visible in low light.\n- (a) be made of durable material; and\n- (b) have a buckle or other fastener to securely attach the collar to the dog; and\n- (c) have diagonal stripes, at an angle of 45 degrees on the collar, that are— (i) at least 25mm wide; and (ii) alternately coloured red and yellow.\n- (i) at least 25mm wide; and\n- (ii) alternately coloured red and yellow.\n- (i) at least 25mm wide; and\n- (ii) alternately coloured red and yellow.","sortOrder":14},{"sectionNumber":"sec.10","sectionType":"section","heading":"Enclosure— Act , sch 1 , s 4","content":"### sec.10 Enclosure— Act , sch 1 , s 4\n\nFor schedule 1 , section 4 (4) of the Act , the following requirements for an enclosure and area enclosed for a relevant dog at a relevant place are prescribed—\nthe enclosure must not be built or situated in a way requiring a member of the public seeking access to the front entrance of a dwelling house on the relevant place to go into the area enclosed;\nthe area enclosed must not include any area that is—\na swimming pool or area surrounding a swimming pool; or\nall or part of a building usually used for residential purposes;\nthe walls of the enclosure must be—\nif the dog is 8kg or less—at least 1m high above ground level; or\notherwise—at least 1.8m high above ground level;\nthe enclosure must consist of firm and strong materials;\nthe exterior of the walls of the enclosure must be designed to prevent a child from climbing over, under or through the walls into the enclosure;\nthe walls of the enclosure must be designed to prevent the dog, or part of the dog, from protruding over, under or through the enclosure;\nif the walls of the enclosure include a perimeter fence for the relevant place or an exterior wall of a structure—the perimeter fence or exterior wall must comply with the requirements for the enclosure under schedule 1 , section 4 of the Act and this section;\nthe enclosure must include a gate that—\nis childproof, self-closing and self-latching; and\ncomplies with the requirements for the enclosure under schedule 1 , section 4 of the Act and this section;\nthe enclosure must not include a driveway gate or other vehicle entry gate;\nthe enclosure must include a weatherproof area appropriate for the dog.\nThe enclosure may include another gate that is not self-closing and self-latching if the gate—\nis not a driveway gate or other vehicle entry gate; and\notherwise complies with the requirements for the enclosure under schedule 1 , section 4 of the Act and this section; and\nis kept securely locked whenever it is not in immediate use.\n(sec.10-ssec.1) For schedule 1 , section 4 (4) of the Act , the following requirements for an enclosure and area enclosed for a relevant dog at a relevant place are prescribed— the enclosure must not be built or situated in a way requiring a member of the public seeking access to the front entrance of a dwelling house on the relevant place to go into the area enclosed; the area enclosed must not include any area that is— a swimming pool or area surrounding a swimming pool; or all or part of a building usually used for residential purposes; the walls of the enclosure must be— if the dog is 8kg or less—at least 1m high above ground level; or otherwise—at least 1.8m high above ground level; the enclosure must consist of firm and strong materials; the exterior of the walls of the enclosure must be designed to prevent a child from climbing over, under or through the walls into the enclosure; the walls of the enclosure must be designed to prevent the dog, or part of the dog, from protruding over, under or through the enclosure; if the walls of the enclosure include a perimeter fence for the relevant place or an exterior wall of a structure—the perimeter fence or exterior wall must comply with the requirements for the enclosure under schedule 1 , section 4 of the Act and this section; the enclosure must include a gate that— is childproof, self-closing and self-latching; and complies with the requirements for the enclosure under schedule 1 , section 4 of the Act and this section; the enclosure must not include a driveway gate or other vehicle entry gate; the enclosure must include a weatherproof area appropriate for the dog.\n(sec.10-ssec.2) The enclosure may include another gate that is not self-closing and self-latching if the gate— is not a driveway gate or other vehicle entry gate; and otherwise complies with the requirements for the enclosure under schedule 1 , section 4 of the Act and this section; and is kept securely locked whenever it is not in immediate use.\n- (a) the enclosure must not be built or situated in a way requiring a member of the public seeking access to the front entrance of a dwelling house on the relevant place to go into the area enclosed;\n- (b) the area enclosed must not include any area that is— (i) a swimming pool or area surrounding a swimming pool; or (ii) all or part of a building usually used for residential purposes;\n- (i) a swimming pool or area surrounding a swimming pool; or\n- (ii) all or part of a building usually used for residential purposes;\n- (c) the walls of the enclosure must be— (i) if the dog is 8kg or less—at least 1m high above ground level; or (ii) otherwise—at least 1.8m high above ground level;\n- (i) if the dog is 8kg or less—at least 1m high above ground level; or\n- (ii) otherwise—at least 1.8m high above ground level;\n- (d) the enclosure must consist of firm and strong materials;\n- (e) the exterior of the walls of the enclosure must be designed to prevent a child from climbing over, under or through the walls into the enclosure;\n- (f) the walls of the enclosure must be designed to prevent the dog, or part of the dog, from protruding over, under or through the enclosure;\n- (g) if the walls of the enclosure include a perimeter fence for the relevant place or an exterior wall of a structure—the perimeter fence or exterior wall must comply with the requirements for the enclosure under schedule 1 , section 4 of the Act and this section;\n- (h) the enclosure must include a gate that— (i) is childproof, self-closing and self-latching; and (ii) complies with the requirements for the enclosure under schedule 1 , section 4 of the Act and this section;\n- (i) is childproof, self-closing and self-latching; and\n- (ii) complies with the requirements for the enclosure under schedule 1 , section 4 of the Act and this section;\n- (i) the enclosure must not include a driveway gate or other vehicle entry gate;\n- (j) the enclosure must include a weatherproof area appropriate for the dog.\n- (i) a swimming pool or area surrounding a swimming pool; or\n- (ii) all or part of a building usually used for residential purposes;\n- (i) if the dog is 8kg or less—at least 1m high above ground level; or\n- (ii) otherwise—at least 1.8m high above ground level;\n- (i) is childproof, self-closing and self-latching; and\n- (ii) complies with the requirements for the enclosure under schedule 1 , section 4 of the Act and this section;\n- (a) is not a driveway gate or other vehicle entry gate; and\n- (b) otherwise complies with the requirements for the enclosure under schedule 1 , section 4 of the Act and this section; and\n- (c) is kept securely locked whenever it is not in immediate use.","sortOrder":15},{"sectionNumber":"sec.11","sectionType":"section","heading":"Public notice (dimensions, quality and type of sign)— Act , sch 1 , s 5","content":"### sec.11 Public notice (dimensions, quality and type of sign)— Act , sch 1 , s 5\n\nFor schedule 1 , section 5 (2) of the Act , this section prescribes the dimensions, quality and type of sign notifying the public that a relevant dog is kept at a relevant place.\nThe sign must—\nconsist of firm and strong materials; and\nhave a yellow background and black border; and\nbe at least 360mm high and at least 260mm wide.\nIn this section—\nAS 1319 means the Australian Standard as in force from time to time under that designation (regardless of the edition or year of publication of the standard).\nyellow means the colour yellow complying with AS 1319, paragraph 3.5.\n(sec.11-ssec.1) For schedule 1 , section 5 (2) of the Act , this section prescribes the dimensions, quality and type of sign notifying the public that a relevant dog is kept at a relevant place.\n(sec.11-ssec.2) The sign must— consist of firm and strong materials; and have a yellow background and black border; and be at least 360mm high and at least 260mm wide.\n(sec.11-ssec.3) In this section— AS 1319 means the Australian Standard as in force from time to time under that designation (regardless of the edition or year of publication of the standard). yellow means the colour yellow complying with AS 1319, paragraph 3.5.\n- (a) consist of firm and strong materials; and\n- (b) have a yellow background and black border; and\n- (c) be at least 360mm high and at least 260mm wide.","sortOrder":16},{"sectionNumber":"sec.12","sectionType":"section","heading":"Public notice (information contained on sign)— Act , sch 1 , s 5","content":"### sec.12 Public notice (information contained on sign)— Act , sch 1 , s 5\n\nFor schedule 1 , section 5 (2) of the Act , the following information is prescribed for a sign notifying the public that a relevant dog is kept at a relevant place—\nif the dog is a declared dangerous dog—\nthe words ‘BEWARE—DANGEROUS DOG’; and\nthe words ‘declared under the Animal Management (Cats and Dogs) Act 2008 , chapter 4 ’;\nif the dog is a declared menacing dog—\nthe words ‘BEWARE—MENACING DOG’; and\nthe words ‘declared under the Animal Management (Cats and Dogs) Act 2008 , chapter 4 ’;\nif the dog is a restricted dog—\nthe words ‘BEWARE—RESTRICTED DOG’; and\nthe words ‘declared under the Animal Management (Cats and Dogs) Act 2008 , chapter 4 ’.\nThe words must be—\nindelible, legible and black; and\nfor the words mentioned in subsection (1) (a) (i) , (b)(i) or (c)(i)—at least 50mm high; and\nfor the words mentioned in subsection (1) (a) (ii) , (b)(ii) or (c)(ii)—at least 15mm high.\n(sec.12-ssec.1) For schedule 1 , section 5 (2) of the Act , the following information is prescribed for a sign notifying the public that a relevant dog is kept at a relevant place— if the dog is a declared dangerous dog— the words ‘BEWARE—DANGEROUS DOG’; and the words ‘declared under the Animal Management (Cats and Dogs) Act 2008 , chapter 4 ’; if the dog is a declared menacing dog— the words ‘BEWARE—MENACING DOG’; and the words ‘declared under the Animal Management (Cats and Dogs) Act 2008 , chapter 4 ’; if the dog is a restricted dog— the words ‘BEWARE—RESTRICTED DOG’; and the words ‘declared under the Animal Management (Cats and Dogs) Act 2008 , chapter 4 ’.\n(sec.12-ssec.2) The words must be— indelible, legible and black; and for the words mentioned in subsection (1) (a) (i) , (b)(i) or (c)(i)—at least 50mm high; and for the words mentioned in subsection (1) (a) (ii) , (b)(ii) or (c)(ii)—at least 15mm high.\n- (a) if the dog is a declared dangerous dog— (i) the words ‘BEWARE—DANGEROUS DOG’; and (ii) the words ‘declared under the Animal Management (Cats and Dogs) Act 2008 , chapter 4 ’;\n- (i) the words ‘BEWARE—DANGEROUS DOG’; and\n- (ii) the words ‘declared under the Animal Management (Cats and Dogs) Act 2008 , chapter 4 ’;\n- (b) if the dog is a declared menacing dog— (i) the words ‘BEWARE—MENACING DOG’; and (ii) the words ‘declared under the Animal Management (Cats and Dogs) Act 2008 , chapter 4 ’;\n- (i) the words ‘BEWARE—MENACING DOG’; and\n- (ii) the words ‘declared under the Animal Management (Cats and Dogs) Act 2008 , chapter 4 ’;\n- (c) if the dog is a restricted dog— (i) the words ‘BEWARE—RESTRICTED DOG’; and (ii) the words ‘declared under the Animal Management (Cats and Dogs) Act 2008 , chapter 4 ’.\n- (i) the words ‘BEWARE—RESTRICTED DOG’; and\n- (ii) the words ‘declared under the Animal Management (Cats and Dogs) Act 2008 , chapter 4 ’.\n- (i) the words ‘BEWARE—DANGEROUS DOG’; and\n- (ii) the words ‘declared under the Animal Management (Cats and Dogs) Act 2008 , chapter 4 ’;\n- (i) the words ‘BEWARE—MENACING DOG’; and\n- (ii) the words ‘declared under the Animal Management (Cats and Dogs) Act 2008 , chapter 4 ’;\n- (i) the words ‘BEWARE—RESTRICTED DOG’; and\n- (ii) the words ‘declared under the Animal Management (Cats and Dogs) Act 2008 , chapter 4 ’.\n- (a) indelible, legible and black; and\n- (b) for the words mentioned in subsection (1) (a) (i) , (b)(i) or (c)(i)—at least 50mm high; and\n- (c) for the words mentioned in subsection (1) (a) (ii) , (b)(ii) or (c)(ii)—at least 15mm high.","sortOrder":17},{"sectionNumber":"pt.6","sectionType":"part","heading":"Investigation, monitoring and enforcement","content":"# Investigation, monitoring and enforcement","sortOrder":18},{"sectionNumber":"sec.13","sectionType":"section","heading":"Approved inspection program— Act , s 113","content":"### sec.13 Approved inspection program— Act , s 113\n\nFor section 113 (5) (e) of the Act , the period prescribed is a period of not more than 1 year.","sortOrder":19},{"sectionNumber":"pt.7","sectionType":"part","heading":"Registers","content":"# Registers","sortOrder":20},{"sectionNumber":"sec.14","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definition for part","content":"### sec.14 Definition for part\n\nIn this part—\nincident , in relation to a dog, means an incident in which the dog—\nhas attacked, seriously or otherwise, or acted in a way that caused fear to, a person or another animal; or\nmay, in the opinion of an authorised person having regard to the way the dog has behaved towards a person or another animal, attack, seriously or otherwise, or act in a way that causes fear to, the person or animal.\n- (a) has attacked, seriously or otherwise, or acted in a way that caused fear to, a person or another animal; or\n- (b) may, in the opinion of an authorised person having regard to the way the dog has behaved towards a person or another animal, attack, seriously or otherwise, or act in a way that causes fear to, the person or animal.","sortOrder":21},{"sectionNumber":"sec.15","sectionType":"section","heading":"Chief executive officer must give information about dog— Act , s 174","content":"### sec.15 Chief executive officer must give information about dog— Act , s 174\n\nFor section 174 (2) (b) (iii) of the Act , this section prescribes other information to be stated in a notice given for a dog mentioned in section 174 (1) (a) or (b) of the Act .\nThe following information about the dog, at the time the notice is given, is prescribed—\nthe name of the dog;\nthe weight of the dog, expressed in kilograms;\nthe height of the dog, expressed in centimetres;\nwhether the enclosure at the address stated in the registration notice is adequate;\nwhether the dog is alive, dead or missing;\na photo of the dog;\nany previous history of an incident in relation to the dog.\n(sec.15-ssec.1) For section 174 (2) (b) (iii) of the Act , this section prescribes other information to be stated in a notice given for a dog mentioned in section 174 (1) (a) or (b) of the Act .\n(sec.15-ssec.2) The following information about the dog, at the time the notice is given, is prescribed— the name of the dog; the weight of the dog, expressed in kilograms; the height of the dog, expressed in centimetres; whether the enclosure at the address stated in the registration notice is adequate; whether the dog is alive, dead or missing; a photo of the dog; any previous history of an incident in relation to the dog.\n- (a) the name of the dog;\n- (b) the weight of the dog, expressed in kilograms;\n- (c) the height of the dog, expressed in centimetres;\n- (d) whether the enclosure at the address stated in the registration notice is adequate;\n- (e) whether the dog is alive, dead or missing;\n- (f) a photo of the dog;\n- (g) any previous history of an incident in relation to the dog.","sortOrder":22},{"sectionNumber":"sec.16","sectionType":"section","heading":"Chief executive officer must give information about incident in relation to dog— Act , s 174","content":"### sec.16 Chief executive officer must give information about incident in relation to dog— Act , s 174\n\nFor section 174 (2) (b) (iii) of the Act , this section also prescribes other information to be stated in a notice given for a dog mentioned in section 174 (1) (a) or (b) of the Act .\nThe following information about any incident in relation to the dog is prescribed—\nthe day and time of the incident;\nthe address or location and the place of the incident;\na footpath\nthe local government area;\nthe name of the authorised person attending the incident;\nthe nature and seriousness of the incident;\nwhether, at the time of the incident, the dog is desexed or, if information about whether the dog is desexed is unknown, that it is unknown;\nthe owner, permit holder or any responsible person (each the relevant person ) at the time of the incident;\nwhether the relevant person was present at the time of the incident;\nthe address for the dog stated in the registration notice at the time of the incident;\nwhether the dog was under the effective control of someone at the time of the incident;\nthe following information about any person who was a victim of the incident—\nthe age of the person;\nthe sex of the person;\nif the person is a child—whether another person, responsible for the child, was present at the time;\nwhether the person knew the relevant person;\nthe person’s activity at the time of the incident;\nif the person was injured—any photo of the primary injury, the location of the primary injury on the person’s body and the type of medical treatment, if any, required;\nthe species of any animal that was a victim of the incident.\nIn this section—\neffective control has the meaning given under section 64 of the Act as if the reference in the section to a regulated dog were a reference to any dog.\n(sec.16-ssec.1) For section 174 (2) (b) (iii) of the Act , this section also prescribes other information to be stated in a notice given for a dog mentioned in section 174 (1) (a) or (b) of the Act .\n(sec.16-ssec.2) The following information about any incident in relation to the dog is prescribed— the day and time of the incident; the address or location and the place of the incident; a footpath the local government area; the name of the authorised person attending the incident; the nature and seriousness of the incident; whether, at the time of the incident, the dog is desexed or, if information about whether the dog is desexed is unknown, that it is unknown; the owner, permit holder or any responsible person (each the relevant person ) at the time of the incident; whether the relevant person was present at the time of the incident; the address for the dog stated in the registration notice at the time of the incident; whether the dog was under the effective control of someone at the time of the incident; the following information about any person who was a victim of the incident— the age of the person; the sex of the person; if the person is a child—whether another person, responsible for the child, was present at the time; whether the person knew the relevant person; the person’s activity at the time of the incident; if the person was injured—any photo of the primary injury, the location of the primary injury on the person’s body and the type of medical treatment, if any, required; the species of any animal that was a victim of the incident.\n(sec.16-ssec.3) In this section— effective control has the meaning given under section 64 of the Act as if the reference in the section to a regulated dog were a reference to any dog.\n- (a) the day and time of the incident;\n- (b) the address or location and the place of the incident; Example of a place— a footpath\n- (c) the local government area;\n- (d) the name of the authorised person attending the incident;\n- (e) the nature and seriousness of the incident;\n- (f) whether, at the time of the incident, the dog is desexed or, if information about whether the dog is desexed is unknown, that it is unknown;\n- (g) the owner, permit holder or any responsible person (each the relevant person ) at the time of the incident;\n- (h) whether the relevant person was present at the time of the incident;\n- (i) the address for the dog stated in the registration notice at the time of the incident;\n- (j) whether the dog was under the effective control of someone at the time of the incident;\n- (k) the following information about any person who was a victim of the incident— (i) the age of the person; (ii) the sex of the person; (iii) if the person is a child—whether another person, responsible for the child, was present at the time; (iv) whether the person knew the relevant person; (v) the person’s activity at the time of the incident; (vi) if the person was injured—any photo of the primary injury, the location of the primary injury on the person’s body and the type of medical treatment, if any, required;\n- (i) the age of the person;\n- (ii) the sex of the person;\n- (iii) if the person is a child—whether another person, responsible for the child, was present at the time;\n- (iv) whether the person knew the relevant person;\n- (v) the person’s activity at the time of the incident;\n- (vi) if the person was injured—any photo of the primary injury, the location of the primary injury on the person’s body and the type of medical treatment, if any, required;\n- (l) the species of any animal that was a victim of the incident.\n- (i) the age of the person;\n- (ii) the sex of the person;\n- (iii) if the person is a child—whether another person, responsible for the child, was present at the time;\n- (iv) whether the person knew the relevant person;\n- (v) the person’s activity at the time of the incident;\n- (vi) if the person was injured—any photo of the primary injury, the location of the primary injury on the person’s body and the type of medical treatment, if any, required;","sortOrder":23},{"sectionNumber":"pt.8","sectionType":"part","heading":"Miscellaneous provisions","content":"# Miscellaneous provisions","sortOrder":24},{"sectionNumber":"sec.17","sectionType":"section","heading":"Program for decommissioning greyhounds— Act , s 197","content":"### sec.17 Program for decommissioning greyhounds— Act , s 197\n\nFor section 197 (3) of the Act , definition decommissioned greyhound , paragraph (b) , the Greyhound Adoption Program of Queensland offered by the Queensland Racing Integrity Commission is prescribed.","sortOrder":25},{"sectionNumber":"sec.18","sectionType":"section","heading":"Fees","content":"### sec.18 Fees\n\nThe fees payable under the Act are stated in schedule 1 .","sortOrder":26},{"sectionNumber":"pt.9","sectionType":"part","heading":"Transitional provisions","content":"# Transitional provisions","sortOrder":27},{"sectionNumber":"sec.19","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions for part","content":"### sec.19 Definitions for part\n\nIn this part—\nexpired regulation means the expired Animal Management (Cats and Dogs) Regulation 2009 .\nrelevant dog has the meaning given under schedule 1 , section 1 of the Act .","sortOrder":28},{"sectionNumber":"sec.20","sectionType":"section","heading":"Identifying tags","content":"### sec.20 Identifying tags\n\nAn identifying tag for a relevant dog that, immediately before the commencement, complied with the requirements prescribed by the expired regulation, section 6 is taken, during the transitional provision, to comply with the requirements prescribed by section 9.\nAn identifying tag for a restricted dog that, immediately before the commencement, was taken, under the expired regulation, section 35 to comply with the requirements prescribed by section 6 of that regulation is also taken, during the transitional period, to comply with the requirements prescribed by section 9.\nIn this section—\ntransitional period means the period—\nstarting on the commencement; and\nending on 30 June 2020.\n(sec.20-ssec.1) An identifying tag for a relevant dog that, immediately before the commencement, complied with the requirements prescribed by the expired regulation, section 6 is taken, during the transitional provision, to comply with the requirements prescribed by section 9.\n(sec.20-ssec.2) An identifying tag for a restricted dog that, immediately before the commencement, was taken, under the expired regulation, section 35 to comply with the requirements prescribed by section 6 of that regulation is also taken, during the transitional period, to comply with the requirements prescribed by section 9.\n(sec.20-ssec.3) In this section— transitional period means the period— starting on the commencement; and ending on 30 June 2020.\n- (a) starting on the commencement; and\n- (b) ending on 30 June 2020.","sortOrder":29},{"sectionNumber":"sec.21","sectionType":"section","heading":"Enclosures","content":"### sec.21 Enclosures\n\nAn enclosure for a relevant dog that, immediately before the commencement, complied with the expired requirements is taken to comply with the requirements prescribed by section 10 until the earlier of the following—\nthe enclosure no longer complies with the expired requirements;\nthe relevant dog dies.\nAn enclosure that, immediately before the commencement, was taken, under the expired transitional provisions, to comply with the expired requirements is also taken to comply with the requirements prescribed by section 10 until the day the enclosure would no longer be taken to comply with the expired requirements if the expired regulation were still in force.\nIn this section—\nexpired requirements means the requirements for an enclosure prescribed by the expired regulation, part 2, division 3.\nexpired transitional provisions means provisions of the expired regulation, part 7, division 2.\n(sec.21-ssec.1) An enclosure for a relevant dog that, immediately before the commencement, complied with the expired requirements is taken to comply with the requirements prescribed by section 10 until the earlier of the following— the enclosure no longer complies with the expired requirements; the relevant dog dies.\n(sec.21-ssec.2) An enclosure that, immediately before the commencement, was taken, under the expired transitional provisions, to comply with the expired requirements is also taken to comply with the requirements prescribed by section 10 until the day the enclosure would no longer be taken to comply with the expired requirements if the expired regulation were still in force.\n(sec.21-ssec.3) In this section— expired requirements means the requirements for an enclosure prescribed by the expired regulation, part 2, division 3. expired transitional provisions means provisions of the expired regulation, part 7, division 2.\n- (a) the enclosure no longer complies with the expired requirements;\n- (b) the relevant dog dies.","sortOrder":30},{"sectionNumber":"sec.22","sectionType":"section","heading":"Public notices","content":"### sec.22 Public notices\n\nA sign for a relevant dog that, immediately before the commencement, complied with the requirements prescribed by the expired regulation, part 2, division 4 is taken to comply with the requirements prescribed by sections 11 and 12 until the earlier of the following—\nthe sign no longer complies with the requirements prescribed by the expired regulation, part 2, division 4;\nthe relevant dog dies.\nA sign for a dog mentioned in the expired regulation, section 38(1) or 46(1) that, immediately before the commencement, was taken, under section 38 or 46 of that regulation to comply with the requirements prescribed by part 2, division 4 of that regulation is also taken to comply with the requirements prescribed by sections 11 and 12 until the earlier of the following—\nthe sign no longer complies with the requirements mentioned in the expired regulation, section 38(1) or 46(1);\nthe dog dies.\n(sec.22-ssec.1) A sign for a relevant dog that, immediately before the commencement, complied with the requirements prescribed by the expired regulation, part 2, division 4 is taken to comply with the requirements prescribed by sections 11 and 12 until the earlier of the following— the sign no longer complies with the requirements prescribed by the expired regulation, part 2, division 4; the relevant dog dies.\n(sec.22-ssec.2) A sign for a dog mentioned in the expired regulation, section 38(1) or 46(1) that, immediately before the commencement, was taken, under section 38 or 46 of that regulation to comply with the requirements prescribed by part 2, division 4 of that regulation is also taken to comply with the requirements prescribed by sections 11 and 12 until the earlier of the following— the sign no longer complies with the requirements mentioned in the expired regulation, section 38(1) or 46(1); the dog dies.\n- (a) the sign no longer complies with the requirements prescribed by the expired regulation, part 2, division 4;\n- (b) the relevant dog dies.\n- (a) the sign no longer complies with the requirements mentioned in the expired regulation, section 38(1) or 46(1);\n- (b) the dog dies.","sortOrder":31},{"sectionNumber":"sec.23","sectionType":"section","heading":"Prescribed courses and qualifications","content":"### sec.23 Prescribed courses and qualifications\n\nDespite the expiry of the expired regulation, a course prescribed by the expired regulation, section 20 continues, during the transitional period, to be a course prescribed for schedule 2 of the Act , definition authorised implanter , paragraph (a)(i) as if the expired regulation were still in force.\nDespite the expiry of the expired regulation, a qualification prescribed by the expired regulation, section 21 continues, during the transitional period, to be a qualification prescribed for schedule 2 of the Act , definition authorised implanter , paragraph (b)(i) as if the expired regulation were still in force.\nDespite the expiry of the expired regulation, a course prescribed by the expired regulation, section 22 continues, during the transitional period, to be a course prescribed for schedule 2 of the Act , definition authorised implanter , paragraph (b)(ii) as if the expired regulation were still in force.\nIn this section—\ntransitional period means the period—\nstarting on the commencement; and\nending on 1 March 2020.\n(sec.23-ssec.1) Despite the expiry of the expired regulation, a course prescribed by the expired regulation, section 20 continues, during the transitional period, to be a course prescribed for schedule 2 of the Act , definition authorised implanter , paragraph (a)(i) as if the expired regulation were still in force.\n(sec.23-ssec.2) Despite the expiry of the expired regulation, a qualification prescribed by the expired regulation, section 21 continues, during the transitional period, to be a qualification prescribed for schedule 2 of the Act , definition authorised implanter , paragraph (b)(i) as if the expired regulation were still in force.\n(sec.23-ssec.3) Despite the expiry of the expired regulation, a course prescribed by the expired regulation, section 22 continues, during the transitional period, to be a course prescribed for schedule 2 of the Act , definition authorised implanter , paragraph (b)(ii) as if the expired regulation were still in force.\n(sec.23-ssec.4) In this section— transitional period means the period— starting on the commencement; and ending on 1 March 2020.\n- (a) starting on the commencement; and\n- (b) ending on 1 March 2020.","sortOrder":32},{"sectionNumber":"sec.24","sectionType":"section","heading":"Approval of courses and qualifications","content":"### sec.24 Approval of courses and qualifications\n\nDespite the expiry of the expired regulation, the expired regulation, part 4 , division 2 (other than section 30A ) continues to apply in relation to an application made, before the commencement, for approval of a course or qualification as if the expired regulation were still in force.","sortOrder":33}],"analysis":{"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"A positive credit balance is required for all requests, including BYOK, so fallback providers remain available. Add credits at https://vercel.com/d?to=%2F%5Bteam%5D%2F%7E%2Fai%3Fmodal%3Dtop-up to continue.","source":"analysis-cron"},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":5,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The regulation mainly refines and specifies technical, recordkeeping and physical requirements under the existing Act rather than expanding who is covered. Transitional provisions preserve pre-commencement compliance (secs 20–24), indicating continuity of coverage while updating detail (e.g. PPID specs in sec.4 and registry data in sec.5). Key effects are clarification and specification of obligations, not a substantive extension of statutory scope."},"complexity_factors":["Technical standards referenced and incorporated by reference (AS 5018, AS 5019, AS 1319) for PPIDs and signage (sec.4, sec.11)","Extensive, detailed data fields required for PPID/registry entries (owner/contact, implanter details, breed, sex, desexing status, dates, relevant addresses, regulated/dog program details) (sec.5)","Prescriptive physical requirements for tags, collars and enclosures (materials, colours, dimensions, reflective features, gate requirements, wall heights) that create precise compliance obligations (secs 9, 9A, 10, 11, 12)","Multiple cross-references to the primary Act, schedules and external programs creating layered legal dependencies and interpretation points (throughout; e.g. secs 4, 5, 7, 17)","Specified list of approved entities and a mix of public and private bodies subject to approval/recognition (sec.7)","Detailed incident and register reporting requirements, including personal and injury details, photos and contextual information (secs 14–16)","Transitional provisions preserving prior-compliant items and continuing expired-course approvals for limited periods, adding temporal complexity (secs 20–24)","Fee schedule linked to the Act but contained in the regulation, which affects compliance costs (sec.18)","Delegated administrative roles and decision points (chief executive officer notices; authorised persons; inspection program period) that involve bureaucratic discretion (secs 13, 15, 16)","Use of open-ended references to standards 'as in force from time to time', which allows technical requirements to change without amending the regulation directly (sec.4, sec.11)"],"plain_english_summary":"This regulation sets technical and procedural rules for identifying, registering and managing cats and dogs under the Animal Management (Cats and Dogs) Act. It prescribes permanent ID (PPID) specifications, the data that must be held on registries, approved breeder entities, tag/collar/signage designs, enclosure standards, inspection timing, fees and transitional arrangements. It affects pet owners, breeders, authorised implanters, local governments and approved entities by fixing what identification, records, physical fittings and reports are required and therefore what they must supply or maintain to comply."},"issue_detection":{"absurdities":[],"contradictions":[]},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":4,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The regulation remains tightly focused on its original purpose of operationalising the parent Act. It provides technical specifications for identification, registration, and dangerous dog management without expanding into new policy areas. The 2021 and 2025 amendments added specific approved entities and distinctive collar requirements but did not broaden the fundamental scope."},"complexity_factors":["Multiple cross-references to the parent Act (Animal Management (Cats and Dogs) Act 2008) requiring readers to flip between instruments","Technical specifications referencing external Australian Standards (AS 5018, AS 5019, AS 1319) that change over time ('as in force from time to time')","Nested conditional logic for enclosure heights (different rules for dogs under/over 8kg)","Transitional provisions preserving old rules for existing tags, enclosures and signs, creating parallel compliance tracks","Specific measurement requirements (25mm diameter, 45-degree angles, 360mm x 260mm signs) that must be read precisely","Multiple defined terms including 'relevant address' with three different meanings depending on dog type"],"plain_english_summary":"This Queensland regulation sets out the practical rules for managing cats and dogs under the Animal Management (Cats and Dogs) Act 2008. It covers four main areas:\n\n**Microchipping and identification**\n- Specifies technical standards for microchips (called 'prescribed permanent identification devices' or PPIDs) so they can be read by scanners nationwide\n- Lists what information must be recorded when a pet is microchipped (owner details, breed, colour, desexing status, etc.)\n- Sets the tattoo symbol for desexed animals (a mark inside the left ear)\n\n**Dog breeding registration**\n- Names the six approved organisations that can register dog breeders, including the Canine Control Council and Queensland Racing Integrity Commission\n\n**Dangerous and restricted dogs**\n- Details physical requirements for warning signs (yellow background, black text, minimum sizes)\n- Specifies collar tags for regulated dogs (yellow disc, 25mm diameter, engraved with 'Regulated Dog')\n- Mandates distinctive red-and-yellow striped collars with reflective material\n- Sets enclosure standards (height requirements based on dog weight, childproof gates, weatherproof shelter, no swimming pool access)\n\n**Record-keeping and enforcement**\n- Requires local governments to maintain detailed incident registers when dogs attack or threaten people or animals\n- Prescribes what information must be shared between councils about dangerous dogs\n- Allows inspection programs of up to one year\n\n**Why it matters**: This regulation affects every Queensland cat and dog owner, breeder, veterinarian, and local council. It ensures pets can be identified if lost, creates a paper trail for dangerous dogs, and establishes safety standards to protect the public from high-risk animals."},"summary":{"complexity_score":6,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The regulation stays firmly within its intended scope: prescribing the operational and technical details to support the parent Act's framework for managing cats and dogs in Queensland. There is no evidence of scope creep — all provisions relate directly to identification, registration, regulated dog management, breeder oversight, enforcement registers, and transitional arrangements. The 2021 amendment adding the distinctive collar requirement and the 2025 amendment updating approved breeder entities are incremental updates consistent with the original purpose."},"complexity_factors":["Extensive cross-referencing to parent Act (Animal Management (Cats and Dogs) Act 2008) requiring that Act to be read alongside this regulation","Multiple layers of defined terms, some defined in a separate schedule (schedule 2) not reproduced here","Technical standards incorporated by reference (AS 5018, AS 5019, AS 1319) which evolve over time and must be separately located","Differentiated rules applying to multiple distinct categories of dogs (dangerous, menacing, restricted, decommissioned greyhounds, plasma-producing dogs)","Transitional provisions with multiple different end dates (30 June 2020, 1 March 2020) and complex 'grandfather' conditions tied to the old 2009 regulation","Detailed microchip number format requirements involving International Committee for Animal Recording codes and specific digit-range rules","Enclosure rules involve numerous sub-conditions with exceptions and weight-based thresholds","Incident register requirements involve layered data fields with conditional sub-items (e.g., child victim rules)"],"plain_english_summary":"This regulation supplies the technical \"how-to\" for implementing Queensland's Animal Management (Cats and Dogs) Act 2008, setting standards for microchips and databases, breeder registration, council incident registers, and requirements for regulated dogs (identifying tags/collars, enclosures, warning signs). It also governs retired greyhound rehoming and transitional compliance timelines.  \n\nIt affects pet owners (especially of dangerous/menacing/restricted dogs), breeders, vets/microchip implanters, and local councils — ensuring traceability, public safety, and enforceable minimum standards."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/animal-management-cats-and-dogs-regulation-2019","history":"/api/acts/animal-management-cats-and-dogs-regulation-2019/history","analysis":"/api/acts/animal-management-cats-and-dogs-regulation-2019/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/animal-management-cats-and-dogs-regulation-2019/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/animal-management-cats-and-dogs-regulation-2019/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/animal-management-cats-and-dogs-regulation-2019/documents"}}