{"id":"tas:sr-2011-064","name":"Dog Control Order 2011","slug":"dog-control-order-2011","collection":"regulation","jurisdiction":"tas","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":"64 of 2011","makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":314698,"registerId":"tas-tas:sr-2011-064-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-08","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Short title","content":"### 1 Short title\n\n> This order may be cited as the [Dog Control Order 2011](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/sr-2011-064) .","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"2","sectionType":"section","heading":"Commencement","content":"### 2 Commencement\n\n> This order takes effect on 1 July 2011.","sortOrder":1},{"sectionNumber":"3","sectionType":"section","heading":"Exemption for greyhounds","content":"### 3 Exemption for greyhounds\n\n> > (1)  In this clause –\n> > \n> > > ***racing greyhound*** means a greyhound that –\n> > > \n> > > > > (a) is registered with Racing Services Tasmania; and\n> > > > \n> > > > > (b) has not had its registration certificate from Racing Services Tasmania –\n> > > > > \n> > > > > > > (i) marked as retired from racing; or\n> > > > > > \n> > > > > > > (ii) retained by Racing Services Tasmania.\n> \n> > (2)  For [section 15A(2)(b)](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-2000-102#GS15A@Gs2@Hpb@EN) of the [Dog Control Act 2000](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-2000-102) , a racing greyhound is declared as a type of dog that is not required to be implanted with an approved microchip under [section 15A](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-2000-102#GS15A@EN) of the Act, if the racing greyhound was whelped before 1 January 2011.\n> \n> > (3)  For the avoidance of doubt, this exemption does not apply to a greyhound –\n> > \n> > > > (a) once the greyhound ceases to be registered with Racing Services Tasmania; or\n> > > \n> > > > (b) once Racing Services Tasmania has been notified that the greyhound has been retired from racing and the registration certificate of the greyhound has been marked accordingly or retained by Racing Services Tasmania.","sortOrder":2},{"sectionNumber":"4","sectionType":"section","heading":"Exemption for working dogs","content":"### 4 Exemption for working dogs\n\n> For [section 15A(2)(b)](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-2000-102#GS15A@Gs2@Hpb@EN) of the [Dog Control Act 2000](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-2000-102) , working dogs are declared as a class of dogs that is not required to be implanted with an approved microchip under [section 15A](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-2000-102#GS15A@EN) of the Act.","sortOrder":3},{"sectionNumber":"5","sectionType":"section","heading":"Exemption for hunting dogs","content":"### 5 Exemption for hunting dogs\n\n> > (1)  [*\\[Clause 5 Subclause (1) substituted by S.R. 2012, No. 98, Applied:07 Nov 2012\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2012-11-07/sr-2012-098#GS4@EN) [*\\[Clause 5 Subclause (1) substituted by S.R. 2013, No. 1, Applied:01 Feb 2013\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2013-02-01/sr-2013-001#GS4@EN) In this clause –\n> > \n> > > ***approved hunting dog*** means –\n> > > \n> > > > > (a) in respect of a dog that was born before 1 February 2013, a hunting dog that has been tattooed by an approved organisation with a tattoo that identifies the dog as being part of that organisation; and\n> > > > \n> > > > > (b) in respect of a dog that was born on or after 1 February 2013, a hunting dog that is less than 12 months old and has been tattooed by an approved organisation with a tattoo that identifies the dog as being part of that organisation.\n> \n> > (2)  For [section 15A(2)(b)](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-2000-102#GS15A@Gs2@Hpb@EN) of the [Dog Control Act 2000](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-2000-102) , an approved hunting dog is declared as a type of dog that is not required to be implanted with an approved microchip under [section 15A](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-2000-102#GS15A@EN) of the Act.\n\nDisplayed and numbered in accordance with the *[Rules Publication Act 1953](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1953-050)*.\n\nNotified in the *Gazette* on 29 June 2011\n\nThis order is administered in the Department of Premier and Cabinet.","sortOrder":4}],"analysis":{"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The legislation remains tightly focused on its original purpose: creating specific exemptions to microchipping requirements. While it has been amended (notably to hunting dog provisions in 2012 and 2013), these amendments refined the exemption criteria rather than expanding the Order's scope into new areas."},"complexity_factors":["Multiple nested definitions: 'racing greyhound' contains three sub-conditions (registration + two negative conditions about certificate status)","Date-based conditional logic: different rules apply based on birth dates (1 January 2011 for greyhounds, 1 February 2013 for hunting dogs)","Age-based restriction for hunting dogs born after 2013 (must be under 12 months)","Cross-references to primary legislation (Dog Control Act 2000, section 15A)","Amendment history visible in text (substituted subclauses noted)","Temporal exemptions: greyhound exemption expires upon retirement/loss of registration"],"plain_english_summary":"This law creates specific exemptions to Tasmania's dog microchipping rules.\n\n**What it does:**\nNormally, the *Dog Control Act 2000* requires dogs to be microchipped. This Order says three specific groups of dogs don't need to be:\n\n*   **Racing greyhounds** – but only if they were born before 1 January 2011 AND are currently registered with Racing Services Tasmania. Once the greyhound retires or loses its registration, the exemption disappears and it must be microchipped.\n\n*   **Working dogs** – a broad exemption for dogs used for work purposes (such as farm dogs).\n\n*   **Approved hunting dogs** – but only if they've been tattooed by an approved hunting organisation. The rules differ based on when the dog was born:\n    *   Dogs born before 1 February 2013: exempt if tattooed (no age limit mentioned).\n    *   Dogs born on or after 1 February 2013: exempt only if tattooed AND under 12 months old.\n\n**Who it affects:**\nDog owners in Tasmania, specifically those involved in greyhound racing, farming/working dogs, and hunting.\n\n**Why it matters:**\nIt recognises that certain working animals have alternative identification systems (registration papers for greyhounds, tattoos for hunting dogs) and that working dogs may have practical difficulties with microchipping requirements. However, it creates a tiered system where some dogs lose their exemption based on age, retirement status, or registration changes."},"issue_detection":{"absurdities":[],"contradictions":[]},"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":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"Yes. The order sets temporal and status limits that delimit the exemption classes (e.g. racing greyhounds only if whelped before 1 Jan 2011 and still registered: clause 3). Clause 5(1) was later substituted (S.R. 2012 No.98; S.R. 2013 No.1) to redefine 'approved hunting dog' by tattoo, age and birthdate, altering which hunting dogs qualify for the exemption."},"complexity_factors":["Cross-references to the Dog Control Act s15A(2)(b) require reading this order with the primary Act.","Conditional exemptions based on dates (e.g. whelped before 1 Jan 2011; born before/after 1 Feb 2013) add temporal complexity (clauses 3 and 5).","Dependence on third-party records: exemption for racing greyhounds depends on Racing Services Tasmania registration status and marking/retention of certificates (clause 3).","Approved hunting-dog exemption uses tattooing by an 'approved organisation' with different rules by age, creating verification and administration tasks (clause 5).","Administrative compliance burden on owners to retain proof (registration or tattoo) to benefit from the exemption.","Instrument history: clause 5(1) was substituted by later regulations (S.R. 2012 No.98 and S.R. 2013 No.1), changing the definition scope."],"plain_english_summary":"This order creates limited exemptions from the Dog Control Act’s mandatory microchipping rule: racing greyhounds whelped before 1 January 2011 (while still registered), working dogs, and approved hunting dogs tattooed by approved organisations (clauses 3–5). Owners of exempt dogs are not required to pay for microchipping; Racing Services Tasmania and approved hunting organisations must keep registration or tattoo records and owners must maintain those records or registration to keep the exemption."},"summary":{"complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"Based solely on the administrative information provided, there is no evidence of scope change from the original intent. The Order appears to have remained substantively unchanged since February 2013. However, a definitive scope assessment is not possible without access to the full operative text of the Order and any amending instruments."},"complexity_factors":["Only administrative metadata and header information was provided — no substantive legal provisions are present in the supplied text","Delegated legislation (a government 'order' rather than an Act) can sometimes involve cross-referencing to parent legislation, adding minor complexity","Limited amendment history suggests the instrument has remained relatively stable and simple","Without the actual operative clauses, the true complexity of the Order's requirements cannot be fully assessed"],"plain_english_summary":"The Dog Control Order 2011 (Tasmania) is a Tasmanian government instrument that governs how dogs are managed in public spaces, affecting dog owners, local councils that enforce rules, and members of the public. It matters because it sets requirements and restrictions—eg leash areas, breed or dangerous-dog controls, and penalties for non‑compliance. Note: the supplied text contains only administrative header/status information, not the Order’s operative provisions, so the specific rules can’t be confirmed from this excerpt. It has been in force since 1 Feb 2013."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/dog-control-order-2011","history":"/api/acts/dog-control-order-2011/history","analysis":"/api/acts/dog-control-order-2011/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/dog-control-order-2011/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/dog-control-order-2011/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/dog-control-order-2011/documents"}}