Animal Welfare (Dogs) Regulations 2016
39Rehoming of dogs
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39 Rehoming of dogs
(1) A person in charge of a facility must ensure that each dog at the facility is treated to prevent, or remove, gastrointestinal parasites before the dog is rehomed from the facility.
Penalty: Fine not exceeding 5 penalty units.
(2) A person in charge of a facility must ensure that a new owner of a dog rehomed from the facility is provided with accurate written information, at no charge, specifying appropriate care instructions for the dog.
Penalty: Fine not exceeding 5 penalty units.
Displayed and numbered in accordance with the Rules Publication Act 1953.
Notified in the Gazette on 28 December 2016
These regulations are administered in the Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment.