83MAllocation of breeder identification numbers

83M Allocation of breeder identification numbers

83M Allocation of breeder identification numbers

(1) An application for a breeder identification number may be made by a person if—

(a) the person is—

(i) the owner or person in charge of a companion animal, or

(ii) a body corporate that ordinarily keeps a companion animal, and

(b) the companion animal—

(i) has a litter, or

(ii) is a dog kept for dog breeding.

(2) The Departmental Chief Executive may allocate a breeder identification number to the applicant.

(3) The Departmental Chief Executive must refuse to allocate a breeder identification number to a person if—

(a) the person already has a breeder identification number, or

(b) for an individual—the Departmental Chief Executive is aware the individual—

(i) is subject to a disqualification order, or

(ii) has been convicted of an animal cruelty offence, or

(c) for a body corporate—the Departmental Chief Executive is aware the body corporate or an individual involved in the management or control of the body corporate—

(i) is subject to a disqualification order, or

(ii) has been convicted of an animal cruelty offence.

s 83M: Ins 2018 No 27, Sch 1 [15]. Subst 2024 No 85, Sch 2[14].