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\[14\].