Animal Management (Cats and Dogs) Act 2008
sec.45Dog must bear identification in particular circumstances
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sec.45 Dog must bear identification in particular circumstances
This section applies if a dog, other than a regulated dog, is at a place other than the address stated in the registration notice for the dog. The person who keeps the dog must ensure it bears the identification prescribed under a local law unless the person has a reasonable excuse. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. See chapter 4 , part 5 for conditions applying in relation to regulated dogs. s 45 amd 2009 No. 17 s 294 ; 2013 No. 41 s 39 ; 2024 No. 17 s 34 (sec.45-ssec.1) This section applies if a dog, other than a regulated dog, is at a place other than the address stated in the registration notice for the dog. (sec.45-ssec.2) The person who keeps the dog must ensure it bears the identification prescribed under a local law unless the person has a reasonable excuse. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. See chapter 4 , part 5 for conditions applying in relation to regulated dogs.