68ZIssue of source numbers to registered foster carers

68Z Issue of source numbers to registered foster carers (1) The Secretary must issue a source number to a registered foster carer on receiving the information from the Council under section 68Q that the Council has registered the foster carer. (2) The Secretary must renew the issue of a source number to a registered foster carer on receiving the information from the Council under section 68Q that the Council has renewed the registration of the foster carer. (3) The Secretary must notify the Council and the registered foster carer of the source number issued under this section. (4) If the Council suspends or cancels the registration of a foster carer, any source number issued under this section is also suspended or cancelled on the same terms that apply to the suspension or cancellation of the registration. S. 68ZA inserted by No. 69/2017 s. 104. 68ZA Issue of source numbers to recreational breeders The Secretary may issue or renew the issue of a source number to a recreational breeder, who may apply for the issue or renewal under section 68ZD, on receiving an application from the recreational breeder under section 68ZD that— (a) sets out the information required by section 68P(1); and S. 68ZB inserted by No. 69/2017 s. 104. 68ZB Issue of source numbers to other persons or bodies (1) The Secretary may issue or renew the issue of a source number to a microbreeder, who may apply for the issue or renewal under section 68ZD, on receiving an application from the microbreeder that— (a) sets out the information required by section 68P(2); and (2) The Secretary may issue or renew the issue of a source number to a person or body who is not a microbreeder, who may apply for the issue or renewal under section 68ZD, on receiving an application from the person or body that— (a) sets out the information required by section 68P(3); and (3) To avoid doubt, this section does not apply to the proprietor of a domestic animal business, a foster carer or a recreational breeder. S. 68ZC inserted by No. 69/2017 s. 104. 68ZC Period for which source numbers remains in force A source number issued by the Secretary under section 68ZA or 68ZB remains in force for 12 months from the date of issue. S. 68ZD inserted by No. 69/2017 s. 104. 68ZD Application for source numbers or renewal of source numbers S. 68ZD(1) amended by No. 3/2022 s. 26(1). (1) For the purposes of section 68ZA or 68ZB, a recreational breeder, a microbreeder or a person or body, who is selling or who proposes to sell dogs or cats by advertising or proposing to advertise the dogs or cats for sale may apply to the Secretary for the issue of a source number. S. 68ZD(1A) inserted by No. 3/2022 s. 26(2). (1A) A person or body, other than a recreational breeder, microbreeder or person referred to in section 68ZD(1), may apply to the Secretary for the issue of a source number. (2) A person or body who has a source number may apply for the renewal of the source number before the source number ceases to be in force. (3) An application under this section— (a) must be in the form approved by the Secretary; and (b) must be accompanied by— (i) the prescribed fee; and (ii) any other prescribed information and any information or documents required by the Secretary. S. 68ZE inserted by No. 69/2017 s. 104. 68ZE Secretary's decision on application to issue or renew (1) The Secretary must decide whether or not to issue or renew a source number within 21 days of receiving an application for the issue or renewal of the number under this Division. (2) As soon as possible after making a decision under subsection (1), the Secretary must give written notice to the applicant— (a) of the decision; and (b) of the number, if the decision is to issue or renew the issue of a source number. S. 68ZF inserted by No. 69/2017 s. 104. 68ZF Grounds for refusal to issue or suspension or revocation The Secretary may decide not to issue or renew the issue of a source number or to suspend or to revoke a source number— (a) if the applicant has been convicted or found guilty of— S. 68ZF(a)(i) amended by No. 3/2022 s. 39(3). (i) an offence against section 9(1), 10(1), 12AF, 12A(8) or 15C(1) or (2) of the **Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act** **1986**; or (ii) an offence against a law of another State or a Territory of the Commonwealth that corresponds with a law referred to in subparagraph (i); or (b) if the applicant has ever been subject to— (i) an order under section 84WA or 84XA; or (ii) an order under a law of another State or a Territory of the Commonwealth that corresponds to one of those orders; or (c) if the person has given false or misleading information on or with the application; or (d) for any other prescribed reason. S. 68ZG inserted by No. 69/2017 s. 104. 68ZG Notice of cessation of source number (1) At least 28 days before a source number ceases to be in force, the Secretary must give written notice of that fact to the person or body to whom the number was issued. (2) A notice under subsection (1) must set out the day on which the source number ceases to be in force.