Domestic Animals Act 2000
12ARegistrar may request information
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12A Registrar may request information (1) The registrar may, by written notice to the keeper of a registered dog, require the keeper to give the registrar information that is reasonably necessary for carrying out a function under this Act. (2) The written notice must state— (a) the information required to be given; and (b) how the keeper may give the information; and (c) the period, of not less than 28 days after the notice was given, in which the notice must be complied with; and (d) that the dog’s registration may be cancelled if the keeper fails to comply with the notice. Note 1 It is an offence to make a false or misleading statement, give false or Note 2 The Legislation Act, s 170 deals with the application of the privilege against self-incrimination.