10Registration disc

10 Registration disc

(1)  On the registration of a dog, the general manager is to –

(a) allocate a registration number to the dog; and

(b) issue to the owner a disc or tag clearly and durably marked with –

(i) the name of the council; and

(ii) the registration number of the dog; and

(iii) the expiry date of registration.

(2)  A registration disc is valid until the expiry date marked on the registration disc.

(3)  A person must not –

(a) use a registration disc that is not valid; or

(b) use a registration disc issued for another dog; or

(c) counterfeit a registration disc or knowingly use a counterfeit registration disc; or

(d) remove a registration disc from a dog without just cause.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 3 penalty units.