7Procedure for identification of category 1 and 2 companion animals

7 Procedure for identification of category 1 and 2 companion animals

7 Procedure for identification of category 1 and 2 companion animals

(1) The following procedures are to be followed by an authorised identifier when identifying a category 1 or category 2 companion animal for the purposes of clause 5—

(a) immediately before the microchip is implanted in the animal—

(i) the animal must be scanned to ensure that it does not already have a functioning microchip properly implanted, and

(ii) the microchip must be scanned to ensure that it is functioning properly and to check that its scanned number is the unique identification number shown on the applicable supporting documentation,

(b) immediately after implantation, the animal must be scanned to confirm proper implantation and functioning of the microchip,

(c) any guidelines issued by the Departmental Chief Executive under this clause that apply to the authorised identifier must be complied with.

(2) The Departmental Chief Executive may—

(a) issue guidelines applying to authorised identifiers with respect to the procedures to be followed when identifying category 1 or category 2 companion animals, and

(b) issue guidelines applying to authorised identifiers and councils with respect to the procedures to be followed by authorised identifiers when entering identification information on the Register for the purposes of section 70 (3) of the Act.

(3) An authorised identifier or council must comply with any guidelines issued by the Departmental Chief Executive under this clause that apply to the authorised identifier or council.