43Identification device

43 Identification device (1) A registered dog and cat must wear a tag issued by the City, or approved by an authorised person, when outside the premises where the dog or cat is kept. (2) If required by the City, a dog or cat must be implanted with a microchip in addition to wearing a tag.

City of Darwin By-laws 2023 22 (3) An implanted microchip must: (a) meet the specifications determined by the City; and (b) be designed to store information in a way that can be retrieved electronically without physical contact. (4) The owner of a registered dog or cat must ensure that it: (a) wears the tag issued for it when outside the premises where it is kept; and (b) is implanted with a microchip if required under clause (2).