15BIntensive breeding of cats or dogs

15B Intensive breeding of cats or dogs (1) For this section, the Minister may determine a standard for the breeding of cats or dogs (a breeding standard). (2) A determination is a disallowable instrument. (3) A breeding standard may provide for any matter that the Minister reasonably considers is appropriate to protect the welfare, safety or health of fertile cats and dogs in relation to breeding. 1 the minimum age for a dog before first mating 2 the age at which, or number of litters after which, a dog must be retired from breeding 3 the maximum number of litters a cat may have in a 12-month period, or in her lifetime

(4) A person in charge of a female cat or dog commits an offence if the person allows the cat or dog to breed in a way that contravenes a breeding standard. (5) Subsection (4) does not apply if the person allows the cat or dog to breed in accordance with the written approval of a veterinary surgeon. Note The defendant has an evidential burden in relation to the matter mentioned in s (5) (see Criminal Code, s 58). (6) An offence against subsection (4) is a strict liability offence.