Domestic Animals Act 2000
72KOffence—breeding, selling and advertising requirements
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72K Offence—breeding, selling and advertising requirements (a) breeds a dog or cat; and (b) does not hold a breeding licence. (a) sells or gives away a dog or cat; and (b) does not give the buyer or recipient of the dog or cat— (i) if the person holds a breeding licence—the person’s breeding licence number; or (ii) in any other case—the person’s rehoming identifier and the unique identifier from the dog or cat’s microchip. (3) A person commits an offence if the person— (a) publishes a statement that either— (i) constitutes an invitation to buy or otherwise acquire a dog or cat from the person; or
(ii) could reasonably be understood to constitute an invitation to buy or otherwise acquire a dog or cat from the person; and (b) does not include in the publication— (i) if the person holds a breeding licence—the person’s breeding licence number; or (ii) in any other case—either the person’s rehoming identifier or the unique identifier from the dog or cat’s microchip. rehoming identifier, of a person, means— (a) if a person has an identifier for rehoming a dog or cat under the law of a State—the person’s identifier; or (b) in any other case—either of the following: (i) if the person has an ABN—the person’s ABN; (ii) if the person does not have an ABN—the person’s name.