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Domestic Animals Regulation 2001
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Domestic Animals Act 2000
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About this republication
The republished law
This is a republication of the Domestic Animals Regulation 2001, made under the Domestic
Animals Act 2000 (including any amendment made under the Legislation Act 2001, part 11.3
(Editorial changes)) as in force on 16 December 2025. It also includes any commencement,
amendment, repeal or expiry affecting this republished law to 16 December 2025.
The legislation history and amendment history of the republished law are set out in endnotes 3
and 4.
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amendments and other changes of a formal nature when preparing a law for republication.
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an Act commencing on the republication date (see Legislation Act 2001, s 115 and s 117). The
changes are made if the Parliamentary Counsel considers they are desirable to bring the law into
line, or more closely into line, with current legislative drafting practice.
This republication includes amendments made under part 11.3 (see endnote 1).
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symbol M appears immediately before the provision heading. The text of the modifying
provision appears in the endnotes. For the legal status of modifications, see the Legislation
Act 2001, section 95.
Penalties
At the republication date, the value of a penalty unit for an offence against this law is $160 for an
individual and $810 for a corporation (see Legislation Act 2001, s 133).
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Domestic Animals Regulation 2001
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Contents
Page
Part 1 Preliminary
1 Name of regulation 2
2 Dictionary 2
3 Notes 2
4 Offences against regulation—application of Criminal Code etc 3
Part 2 Dogs
4A Information included in application to register dog—Act, s 6 4
5 Dog registration information—Act, s 8 4
6 Information on dog registration certificates—Act, s 11 (3) 5
6A Multiple dog licence prescribed conditions—Act, s 21 (4) (a) 5
6B Dangerous dog licence prescribed conditions—Act, s 26 (3) (a) 7
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6C Information on greyhound registration certificates—Act, s 39E 9
6D Prescribed control orders—Act, s 53CA (a) 9
6E Home impoundment prescribed conditions—Act, s 56A (4) (a) and
s 60 (4) (a) 11
7 How dogs must be identified—Act, s 83 12
Part 3 Cats
8 Cats to which compulsory identification applies—Act, s 83 14
9 How cats must be identified—Act, s 83 14
9AA Information included in application to register cat—Act, s 84AA 15
9AB Cat registration information—Act, s 84AC 16
9AC Information on cat registration certificate—Act, s 84AH (3) 16
9A Multiple cat licences—requirement to be licensed 17
Part 4 Implanting microchips
10 Approval of identifying microchip 18
11 Selling or supplying fake identifying microchips 18
12 Information to be given to domestic animals registry services 18
13 Authorisation of identifiers 19
14 Withdrawal of authorisation 20
15 Identifying microchip to be implanted only by vet or authorised
identifier 20
16 Code of practice about implanting identifying microchips 21
17 Requirement to scan for identifying microchips 21
18 Operation of domestic animals registry services 22
19 Prohibition of certain operators 22
20 Operator to provide information 22
21 Notification of ceasing to operate domestic animals registry services 23
22 Code of practice about operation of domestic animals registry service 23
23 Reviewable decisions—Act, s 118, def reviewable decision 24
23A Right of review and notice—Act, s 119 and 120 (a) 24
Part 5 Miscellaneous
24 Dishonoured etc credit card transactions 25
25 Incorporation of documents 26
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Schedule 1 Reviewable decisions 27
Dictionary 32
Endnotes
1 About the endnotes 34
2 Abbreviation key 34
3 Legislation history 35
4 Amendment history 39
5 Earlier republications 43
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Part 1 Preliminary
Section 1
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Part 1 Preliminary
1 Name of regulation
This regulation is the Domestic Animals Regulation 2001.
2 Dictionary
The dictionary at the end of this regulation is part of this regulation.
Note 1 The dictionary at the end of this regulation defines certain terms used in
this regulation, and includes references (signpost definitions) to other
terms defined elsewhere in this regulation.
For example, the signpost definition ‘identifying microchip—see
section 10.’ means that the term ‘identifying microchip’ is defined in that
section.
Note 2 A definition in the dictionary (including a signpost definition) applies to
the entire regulation unless the definition, or another provision of the
regulation, provides otherwise or the contrary intention otherwise appears
(see Legislation Act, s 155 and s 156 (1)).
3 Notes
A note included in this regulation is explanatory and is not part of this
regulation.
Note See the Legislation Act, s 127 (1), (4) and (5) for the legal status of notes.
Preliminary Part 1
Section 4
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4 Offences against regulation—application of Criminal
Code etc
Other legislation applies in relation to offences against this
regulation.
Note 1 Criminal Code
The Criminal Code, ch 2 applies to all offences against this regulation
(see Code, pt 2.1).
The chapter sets out the general principles of criminal responsibility
(including burdens of proof and general defences), and defines terms used
for offences to which the Code applies (eg conduct, intention,
recklessness and strict liability).
Note 2 Penalty units
The Legislation Act, s 133 deals with the meaning of offence penalties
that are expressed in penalty units.
Part 2 Dogs
Section 4A
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Part 2 Dogs
4A Information included in application to register dog—
Act, s 6
An application to register a dog must include the following
information:
(a) the applicant’s name, address, email address or other contact
information;
(b) any conviction or finding of guilt of the applicant within the last
10 years against an animal welfare offence or an offence against
the Act (other than an excluded offence);
(c) if the dog is kept at another address—the address;
(d) the dog’s name;
(e) if the dog is a recognisable breed—the breed;
(f) the colour of the dog;
(g) the unique identification number for any microchip implanted in
the dog;
(h) a statement as to whether or not the dog is an assistance animal,
dangerous dog, racing greyhound or registered racing
greyhound;
(i) if the dog has been de-sexed—a statement to that effect.
5 Dog registration information—Act, s 8
If the registrar registers a dog, the registrar must record the following
information in the register:
(a) the information given by the registered keeper under section 4A;
(b) the registration number given to the dog;
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Section 6
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(c) if the ownership of the dog has changed—the name, address,
email address or other contact information of the former owner;
(d) if the registrar is told in writing or becomes aware that the dog
has died—a statement that the dog is deceased;
(e) if the registration of the dog is renewed—the date of the renewal.
6 Information on dog registration certificates—Act, s 11 (3)
A registration certificate for a dog must state the following
information:
(a) the registration number given to the dog;
(b) the unique identification number for the microchip implanted in
the dog;
(c) if the dog is a recognisable breed—the breed;
(d) the colour of the dog;
(e) if the dog is an assistance animal—a statement to that effect;
(f) the name and address of the registered keeper of the dog;
(g) if the registrar registers a dog—the date of registration, and the
date the registration ends;
(h) if the registrar renews the registration of a dog—the date of
renewal of registration, and the date the registration ends.
6A Multiple dog licence prescribed conditions—Act,
s 21 (4) (a)
A multiple dog licence may include 1 or more of the following
conditions:
(a) the licence only applies to stated premises;
(b) each dog must be registered and, if required under the Act,
de-sexed and microchipped;
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(c) the registration and microchip details for each dog must be
up-to-date;
(d) the total area of the yard in which the dogs are held must not be
less than a stated minimum area;
(e) no part of the yard in which the dogs are held may be less than
2m from a boundary fence;
(f) each dog must have its own permanent shelter that allows it to
be sheltered all day and night from sun, wind and rain;
(g) no more than 3 of the dogs may be taken into a public place by
the same keeper or carer at the same time;
(h) the dogs must be kept in a yard that is enclosed by a fence that—
(i) is higher than a stated minimum height; and
(ii) is constructed in a stated way or from a stated material; and
(iii) is in good repair and structurally sound; and
(iv) has no gaps or holes in or under it large enough to allow a
dog to escape;
(i) any gate or door to a yard in which the dog is kept must—
(i) be spring-latched and self-closing; and
(ii) be padlocked when the keeper or carer is not in the yard;
and
(iii) be of a stated minimum height; and
(iv) be constructed in a stated way or from a stated material;
and
(v) be in good repair and structurally sound; and
(vi) not have any gaps or holes in or under it large enough to
allow the dog to escape;
Dogs Part 2
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(j) the keeper, any carer and a stated dog must complete a stated
course in behavioural or socialisation training for dogs;
(k) a stated thing must be done in relation to a stated dog within a
stated time.
Examples—par (k)
1 de-sexing a dog within 14 days
2 stated veterinary treatment of a dog must be undertaken within 7 days
3 stated evidence of compliance with a stated condition must be given to the
registrar within 28 days eg a certificate from a veterinarian
6B Dangerous dog licence prescribed conditions—Act,
s 26 (3) (a)
A dangerous dog licence may include 1 or more of the following
conditions:
(a) the dog must be kept at a stated address for the duration of the
licence unless otherwise authorised by the registrar;
(b) the registration and microchip details for the dog must be
up-to-date;
(c) the dog must be kept in a yard that is enclosed by a fence that—
(i) is higher than a stated minimum height; and
(ii) is constructed in a stated way or from a stated material; and
(iii) is in good repair and structurally sound; and
(iv) has no gaps or holes in or under it large enough to allow
the dog to escape through;
(d) any gate or door to a yard in which the dog is kept must—
(i) be spring-latched and self-closing; and
(ii) be padlocked when the keeper is not in the yard; and
(iii) be of a stated minimum height; and
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(iv) be constructed in a stated way or from a stated material;
and
(v) be in good repair and structurally sound; and
(vi) not have any gaps or holes in or under it large enough to
allow the dog to escape;
(e) if the dog leaves the premises at which the dog is kept, the dog
must—
(i) only be in the care of the keeper or another stated person
who is at least 18 years old; and
(ii) be restrained by a leash, or muzzle, of a stated kind; and
(iii) be under the effective control of the keeper or other person;
and
(iv) not be taken into, or within a stated distance of, an off-lead
area or another stated place;
(f) the dog must not leave the premises at which the dog is kept or
may only leave the premises within a stated time or for a stated
period;
(g) the keeper, any carer and the dog must complete a stated course
in behavioural or socialisation training for the dog;
(h) a stated thing must be done in relation to the dog within a stated
time.
Examples—par (h)
1 a certificate of completion of behavioural or socialisation training must be
provided within 28 days
2 do stated repairs to a fence
3 affix signs about the dog to stated parts of premises
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6C Information on greyhound registration certificates—
Act, s 39E
A registration certificate for a greyhound registered as a racing
greyhound must state the following information:
(a) the registration number given to the racing greyhound;
(b) the registration number given to the greyhound under the Act,
section 11;
(c) the name and address of the registered keeper of the dog.
6D Prescribed control orders—Act, s 53CA (a)
(1) A control order in relation to a dog may require the keeper or carer to
do 1 or more of the following things:
(a) keep the dog at a stated address for a stated period unless
otherwise authorised by the registrar;
(b) register, de-sex or microchip the dog;
(c) up-date the dog’s registration and microchip details;
(d) ensure that the dog is kept in a yard enclosed by a fence that—
(i) is higher than a stated minimum height; and
(ii) is constructed in a stated way or from a stated material; and
(iii) is in good repair and structurally sound; and
(iv) has no gaps or holes in or under it large enough to allow
the dog to escape;
(e) ensure that any gate or door to a yard in which the dog is kept—
(i) is spring-latched and self-closing; and
(ii) is padlocked when the keeper or carer is not in the yard;
and
(iii) is of a stated minimum height; and
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(iv) is constructed in a stated way or from a stated material; and
(v) is in good repair and structurally sound; and
(vi) does not have any gaps or holes in, or under it, large enough
to allow the dog to escape through;
(f) ensure that a warning sign is displayed on all gates and doors at
the premises where the dog is kept so that it can be readily seen
by a person about to enter the premises through any gate or door;
(g) ensure that if the dog leaves the premises at which the dog is
kept, the dog must—
(i) only be in the care of the keeper or another stated person
who is at least 18 years old; and
(ii) be restrained by a leash, or muzzle, of a stated kind; and
(iii) be under the effective control of the keeper or other person;
and
(iv) not be taken into, or within a stated distance of, an off-lead
area or another stated place;
(h) ensure that the dog does not leave the premises at which the dog
is kept or ensure that the dog only leaves the premises within a
stated time or for a stated period;
(i) must complete a stated course in behavioural or socialisation
training with the dog;
(j) a stated thing in relation to the dog within a stated time.
Examples—par (j)
a certificate of completion of behavioural or socialisation training must be provided
within 28 days
(2) In this section:
door—see the Act, section 28 (3).
warning sign—see the Act, section 28 (3).
Dogs Part 2
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6E Home impoundment prescribed conditions—
Act, s 56A (4) (a) and s 60 (4) (a)
A keeper or carer may be directed to keep a dog on stated premises in
accordance with 1 or more of the following conditions:
(a) the dog must be kept at the premises for a stated period unless
otherwise authorised by the registrar;
(b) the dog must be kept in a yard that is enclosed by a fence that—
(i) is higher than a stated minimum height; and
(ii) is constructed in a stated way or from a stated material; and
(iii) is in good repair and structurally sound; and
(iv) has no gaps or holes in or under it large enough to allow
the dog to escape;
(c) any gate or door to a yard in which the dog is kept must—
(i) be spring-latched and self-closing; and
(ii) be padlocked when the keeper is not in the yard; and
(iii) be of a stated minimum height; and
(iv) be constructed in a stated way or from a stated material;
and
(v) be in good repair and structurally sound; and
(vi) not have any gaps or holes in or under it large enough to
allow the dog to escape through;
(d) if the dog leaves the premises at which the dog is kept, the dog
must—
(i) only be in the care of the keeper or another stated person
who is at least 18 years old; and
(ii) be restrained by a leash, or muzzle, of a stated kind; and
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(iii) be under the effective control of the keeper or other person;
and
(iv) not be taken into, or within a stated distance of, an off-lead
area or another stated place;
(e) the dog must not leave the premises at which the dog is kept or
may only leave the premises within stated times or for stated
periods;
(f) a stated thing must be done in relation to the dog within a stated
time.
Example—par (f)
do stated repairs to a fence
7 How dogs must be identified—Act, s 83
(1) A dog must be identified by an identifying microchip if the dog—
(a) is at least 12 weeks old; or
(b) has been sold; or
(c) is a dangerous dog.
(2) The identifying microchip must—
(a) be implanted in the dog; and
(b) contain a number (the unique identification number) by which
the identification particulars for the dog can be worked out; and
(c) function properly.
(3) The identification particulars for a dog are—
(a) the following information about the dog:
(i) the dog’s breed;
(ii) the dog’s date of birth or age;
(iii) the dog’s colour;
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(iv) the dog’s sex;
(v) the dog’s reproductive status;
(vi) the address where the dog is, or is to be, kept;
(vii) the unique identification number of the identifying
microchip implanted in the dog;
(viii) the identification number of any other microchip implanted
in the dog;
(ix) the name and business address of the person who implanted
the identifying microchip mentioned in subparagraph (vii)
and the date it was implanted;
(x) whether the dog is a dangerous dog; and
(b) the following information about the dog’s owner:
(i) the owner’s name and home address and, if different, postal
address;
(ii) a contact telephone number for the owner; and
(c) the name of a person (other than the owner) who can be
contacted in relation to the dog and a contact telephone number
for the person.
(4) However, subsection (1) does not apply to a dog if—
(a) the dog is less than 6 months old; and
(b) a veterinary practitioner certified in writing, before the dog was
12 weeks old or first sold (whichever is the earlier), that
identification of the dog by identifying microchip would be a
serious health risk to the dog.
Part 3 Cats
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8 Cats to which compulsory identification applies—
Act, s 83
(1) A cat must be identified if the cat—
(a) is at least 12 weeks old; or
(b) has been sold.
(2) However, a cat need not be identified if—
(a) the cat is less than 6 months old; and
(b) a veterinary practitioner certified in writing, before the cat was
12 weeks old or first sold (whichever is the earlier), that
identification of the cat as required by section 9 would be a
serious health risk to the cat.
9 How cats must be identified—Act, s 83
(1) The cat must be identified by an identifying microchip that—
(a) is implanted in the cat; and
(b) contains a number (the unique identification number) by which
the identification particulars for the cat can be worked out; and
(c) functions properly.
(2) The identification particulars for a cat are—
(a) the following information about the cat:
(i) the cat’s breed;
(ii) the cat’s date of birth or age;
(iii) the cat’s colour;
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(iv) the cat’s sex;
(v) the cat’s reproductive status;
(vi) the address where the cat is, or is to be, kept;
(vii) the unique identification number of the identifying
microchip implanted in the cat;
(viii) the identification number of any other microchip implanted
in the cat;
(ix) the name and business address of the person who implanted
the identifying microchip mentioned in subparagraph (vii)
and the date it was implanted; and
(b) the following information about the cat’s owner:
(i) the owner’s name and home address and, if different,
postal address;
(ii) a contact telephone number for the owner; and
(c) the name of a person (other than the owner) who can be
contacted in relation to the cat and a contact telephone number
for the person.
9AA Information included in application to register cat—
Act, s 84AA
An application to register a cat must include the following
information:
(a) the applicant’s name, address, email address or other contact
information;
(b) any conviction or finding of guilt of the applicant within the last
10 years against an animal welfare offence or an offence against
the Act (other than an excluded offence);
(c) if the cat is kept at another address—the address;
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(d) the cat’s name;
(e) if the cat is a recognisable breed—the breed;
(f) the colour of the cat;
(g) the unique identification number for any microchip implanted in
the cat;
(h) if the cat has been de-sexed—a statement to that effect.
9AB Cat registration information—Act, s 84AC
If the registrar registers a cat, the registrar must record the following
information in the register:
(a) the information given by the registered keeper under
section 9AA;
(b) the registration number given to the cat;
(c) if ownership of the cat has changed—the name, address, email
address or other contact information of the former owner;
(d) if the registrar is told in writing or becomes aware that the cat
has died—a statement that the cat is deceased;
(e) if the registration of the cat is renewed—the date of the renewal;
(f) if the registrar is satisfied that the cat is born before
1 July 2022—a statement to that effect.
9AC Information on cat registration certificate—
Act, s 84AH (3)
A registration certificate for a cat must state the following
information:
(a) the registration number given to the cat;
(b) the unique identification number for the microchip implanted in
the cat;
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(c) if the cat is a recognisable breed—the breed;
(d) the colour of the cat;
(e) the name and address of the registered keeper of the cat;
(f) if the registrar registers a cat—the date of registration, and the
date the registration ends;
(g) if the registration of a cat is renewed—the date of renewal of
registration, and the date the registration ends;
(h) if the registrar is satisfied that the cat is born before
1 July 2022—a statement to that effect.
9A Multiple cat licences—requirement to be licensed
(1) A person commits an offence if—
(a) the person keeps 4 or more cats on 1 residential premises; and
(b) the person does not hold a multiple cat licence to keep the cats
on the premises.
Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units.
(2) An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.
(3) This section does not apply to—
(a) a cat less than 84 days old; or
(b) a cat kept by the person for less than 28 days; or
(c) a person resident in the ACT for less than 28 days; or
(d) a cat that is an assistance animal; or
(e) a cat kept on land that is under a lease that allows for an animal
care facility.
Part 4 Implanting microchips
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Part 4 Implanting microchips
10 Approval of identifying microchip
(1) The Minister may approve a microchip (an identifying microchip)
to be used for identifying a domestic animal.
(2) An approval is a notifiable instrument.
11 Selling or supplying fake identifying microchips
(1) A person commits an offence if—
(a) the person sells or supplies a microchip to someone else; and
(b) the person represents to the other person that the microchip is an
identifying microchip; and
(c) the microchip is not an identifying microchip.
Maximum penalty: 10 penalty units.
(2) An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.
12 Information to be given to domestic animals registry
services
(1) A person who sells or supplies an identifying microchip to a
veterinary practitioner or authorised identifier must give the
following information to each operator of a domestic animals registry
service in the ACT:
(a) the name and address of the veterinary practitioner or authorised
identifier;
(b) the unique identification number of the microchip in a
15 character numeric or 10 character hexadecimal format and
linked to the manufacturer of the microchip and a distribution
batch number;
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(c) an allocation list linking the unique identification number to the
veterinary practitioner or authorised identifier to whom the
microchip was sold or supplied.
Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units.
(2) The information mentioned in subsection (1) (b) and (c) must be
given in an electronic format suitable for incorporation in the records
of each operator of a domestic animals registry service in the ACT.
(3) It is a defence to a prosecution for an offence against this section if
the defendant proves that the defendant believed on reasonable
grounds that the information mentioned in subsection (1) had already
been, or would be, given to each operator of a domestic animals
registry service in the ACT by someone else.
13 Authorisation of identifiers
(1) A person may apply to the registrar to be an identifier of domestic
animals.
(2) The registrar must—
(a) authorise the person as an identifier of domestic animals; or
(b) refuse to authorise the person as an identifier of domestic
animals.
(3) The registrar must authorise the person to be an identifier of domestic
animals if satisfied that the person—
(a) is qualified and competent to be an authorised identifier; and
(b) will comply with the requirements of this part in identifying
domestic animals.
(4) The registrar must give the person written notice of the registrar’s
decision.
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14 Withdrawal of authorisation
(1) This section applies if the registrar is satisfied that a person who is
authorised as an identifier of domestic animals—
(a) is not, or is no longer, qualified or competent to be an authorised
identifier; or
(b) has been negligent or incompetent in relation to the exercise of
the person’s functions as an authorised identifier; or
(c) has failed to comply with a requirement of this part in
identifying domestic animals.
(2) The registrar may, by written notice given to the person, withdraw the
person’s authorisation as an identifier of domestic animals.
15 Identifying microchip to be implanted only by vet or
authorised identifier
(1) A person commits an offence if the person—
(a) implants an identifying microchip in a dog or cat; and
(b) is not a veterinary practitioner or authorised identifier.
Maximum penalty: 10 penalty units.
(2) A person commits an offence if—
(a) the person is asked by the keeper or carer of a dog or cat to
implant an identifying microchip in the animal; and
(b) the person implants a microchip in the animal; and
(c) the microchip is not an identifying microchip.
Maximum penalty: 10 penalty units.
(3) An offence against subsection (1) or (2) is a strict liability offence.
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(4) A person who is not an authorised identifier commits an offence if the
person represents himself or herself to be an authorised identifier.
Maximum penalty: 5 penalty units.
16 Code of practice about implanting identifying microchips
(1) The Minister may approve a code of practice about the procedures to
be followed by a person who implants an identifying microchip in a
domestic animal.
(2) An approved code of practice is a disallowable instrument.
(3) A person who implants an identifying microchip in a domestic animal
must comply with a code of practice approved under this section.
Maximum penalty: 10 penalty units.
(4) An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.
17 Requirement to scan for identifying microchips
(1) A person who operates an animal shelter or pound commits an
offence if—
(a) a dog or cat enters the shelter or pound; and
(b) the person does not, within 3 days after the day the animal enters
the shelter or pound, scan the animal to find out whether it is
implanted with an identifying microchip.
Maximum penalty: 10 penalty units.
(2) An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.
(3) In this section:
animal shelter means premises maintained for providing shelter to,
or finding new homes for, stray, abandoned or unwanted dogs or cats.
pound means premises maintained for impounding dogs or cats.
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18 Operation of domestic animals registry services
(1) A person commits an offence if the person operates a domestic
animals registry service in the ACT and the person—
(a) is not licensed (however described) to operate a domestic
animals registry service under a corresponding law; or
(b) is prohibited from operating the service in the ACT under a
notice under section 19.
Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units.
(2) An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.
19 Prohibition of certain operators
(1) This section applies if the registrar is satisfied that a person who is
licensed under a corresponding law to operate a domestic animals
registry service is not operating, or will not operate, the service in
accordance with a code of practice approved under section 22.
(2) The registrar may, by written notice given to the person, prohibit the
person from operating the service in the ACT.
20 Operator to provide information
(1) A person who operates a domestic animals registry service in the
ACT commits an offence if—
(a) the registrar asks the person to give the registrar information
about the registry service; and
(b) the person does not give the registrar the information within
7 working days after the day the person receives the request.
Maximum penalty: 5 penalty units.
Note The Legislation Act, s 170 and s 171 deal with the application of the
privilege against self-incrimination and client legal privilege.
(2) An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.
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21 Notification of ceasing to operate domestic animals
registry services
(1) This section applies to a person who—
(a) is licensed (however described) to operate a domestic animals
registry service under a corresponding law; and
(b) operates a domestic animals registry service in the ACT under
the licence.
(2) The person commits an offence if—
(a) the person’s licence to operate the service is suspended or
cancelled under the corresponding law, or the person
discontinues operating the service in the ACT for any other
reason; and
(b) the person does not give the registrar written notice of the
suspension, cancellation or discontinuation within 3 working
days after the day it happens.
Maximum penalty: 5 penalty units.
(3) An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.
22 Code of practice about operation of domestic animals
registry service
(1) The Minister may approve a code of practice about the operation of
domestic animals registry services in the ACT.
(2) An approved code of practice is a disallowable instrument.
(3) A person who operates a domestic animals registry service in the
ACT must comply with a code of practice approved under this
section.
Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units.
(4) An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.
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23 Reviewable decisions—Act, s 118, def reviewable
decision
A decision mentioned in schedule 1, column 3, under a provision
mentioned in column 2 in relation to the decision is prescribed.
23A Right of review and notice—Act, s 119 and 120 (a)
An entity mentioned in schedule 1, column 4 is prescribed.
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24 Dishonoured etc credit card transactions
(1) If a person pays a fee payable under the Act by credit card and the
credit card transaction is not honoured, or is reversed or cancelled—
(a) the person is liable for—
(i) any charge imposed on the Territory because the credit
card transaction is not honoured, or is reversed or
cancelled; and
(ii) the amount of the credit card payment; and
(b) the registrar may suspend the benefit paid for by the credit card
until the amount for which the person is liable is paid.
(2) The registrar may waive liability under subsection (1) (a) for payment
of the charge imposed on the Territory in cases of hardship.
(3) The Minister may issue guidelines about the exercise of the registrar’s
function under subsection (2).
(4) The registrar must comply with any guidelines under this section.
(5) A guideline is a disallowable instrument.
(6) In this section:
benefit means any service under the Act for which a fee is payable,
and includes a registration, renewal, licence or permit.
credit card includes a debit card.
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25 Incorporation of documents
A statutory instrument under this regulation may apply, adopt or
incorporate an instrument as in force from time to time.
Note 1 The text of an applied, adopted or incorporated instrument, whether
applied as in force from time to time or as at a particular time, is taken to
be a notifiable instrument if the operation of the Legislation Act, s 47 (5)
or (6) is not disapplied (see s 47 (7)).
Note 2 A reference to an instrument includes a reference to a provision of an
instrument (see Legislation Act, s 14 (2)).
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Schedule 1 Reviewable decisions
(see s 23 and s 23A)
column 1
item
column 2
section
column 3
decision
column 4
entity
1 Act, 7 (1) (b) refuse to register dog applicant for registration
2 Act, 12 refuse to record dog’s
new owner as
registered keeper under
s 7 (1) (b)
applicant for registration
3 Act, 13 (2) cancel registration of
dog
keeper of dog
4 Act, 20 (1) (b) refuse to issue multiple
dog licence
applicant for licence
5 Act, 21 (1) issue multiple dog
licence on conditions
applicant for licence
6 Act, 22 (1) or (2) declare dog to be
dangerous dog
keeper of dog
7 Act, 25 (1) (a) approve issue of
dangerous dog licence
person who, or whose
animal, has been attacked or
harassed by dog
8 Act, 25 (1) (b) refuse to issue
dangerous dog licence
applicant for licence
9 Act, 26 (1) issue dangerous dog
licence on conditions
applicant for licence
10 Act, 33 vary or refuse to vary
special licence
licensee whose licence
varied or applicant for
variation
11 Act, 36 (1) cancel special licence entity whose licence
cancelled
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item
column 2
section
column 3
decision
column 4
entity
12 Act, 39C (2) (b) refuse to register
racing greyhound
applicant for registration
13 Act, 39I (1) (b) refuse to issue racing
greyhound controller
licence
applicant for licence
14 Act, 39J (1) issue racing greyhound
controller licence on
conditions
applicant for licence
15 Act, 43 refuse to issue permit
to take dog into
prohibited area
applicant for permit
16 Act, 43 issue permit to take
dog into prohibited
area on conditions
applicant for permit
17 Act, 53B (2) destroy dog keeper of dog
18 Act, 53B (6) issue control order keeper of dog
19 Act, 53C (2) destroy dog keeper of dog
20 Act, 53C (4) issue control order keeper of dog
21 Act, 62 (2) (c) refuse to release dog
because premises
where dog will be kept
are not secure enough
to prevent dog
escaping
person claiming release of
dog
22 Act, 63 (2) (c) refuse to release dog
because premises
where dog will be kept
are secure not enough
to prevent dog
escaping
person claiming release of
dog
23 Act, 67A (2) sell seized dog keeper of dog
24 Act, 68A (2) destroy dog keeper of dog
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item
column 2
section
column 3
decision
column 4
entity
25 Act, 70 (4) impose conditions on
return of dog
keeper of dog
26 Act, 72B (1) (b) refuse to issue
breeding licence
applicant for licence
27 Act, 72E (1) impose condition on
breeding licence
licensee
28 Act, 72F (1) refuse to vary breeding
licence
licensee
29 Act, 72F (2) vary breeding licence
on registrar’s initiative
licensee
30 Act, 72G (1) cancel a breeding
licence
person whose licence
cancelled
31 Act, 76 (1) refuse to issue permit
to keep cat or dog that
is not desexed
applicant for permit
32 Act, 77 revoke a permit if
satisfied that dog or cat
is no longer dog or cat
to which s 76 (2)
applies
applicant for permit
33 Act, 84AB (1) (b) refuse to register cat applicant for registration
34 Act, 84AI refuse to record cat’s
new owner as
registered keeper under
s 84AB (1) (b)
applicant for registration
35 Act, 84AJ (2) cancel registration of
cat
keeper of cat
36 Act, 84C (1) (b) refuse to issue multiple
cat licence
applicant for licence
37 Act, 84D (1) issue multiple cat
licence on conditions
applicant for licence
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item
column 2
section
column 3
decision
column 4
entity
38 Act, 92 (4) impose conditions on
return of seized cat
keeper of cat
39 Act, s 98 not register accredited
assistance animal
applicant for registration
40 Act, s 100 (3) (b) register assistance
animal trainer on
conditions
applicant for registration
41 Act, s 100 (3) (c) refuse to register
assistance animal
trainer
applicant for registration
42 Act, s 101 (1) suspend assistance
animal trainer
registration
assistance animal trainer
43 Act, s 102 cancel assistance
animal trainer
registration
assistance animal trainer
44 Act, s 104 (3) (b) register assistance
animal assessor on
conditions
applicant for registration
45 Act, s 104 (3) (c) refuse to register
assistance animal
assessor
applicant for registration
46 Act, s 105 (1) suspend assistance
animal trainer assessor
assistance animal assessor
47 Act, s 106 cancel assistance
animal assessor
registration
assistance animal assessor
48 Act, 112 issue nuisance notice keeper of animal or occupier
of place
49 Act, 113 refuse to revoke
nuisance notice
person given notice
50 Act, 114 (1) seize animal keeper of animal
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item
column 2
section
column 3
decision
column 4
entity
51 Act, 114 (4) refuse to return animal keeper of animal
52 13 refuse to authorise
person as identifier of
domestic animals
applicant for authorisation
53 14 withdraw authorisation
as identifier of
domestic animals
entity that has authorisation
revoked
54 19 prohibit entity
operating domestic
animals registry
service
licensed operator
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Dictionary
(see s 2)
Note 1 The Legislation Act contains definitions and other provisions relevant to
this regulation.
Note 2 For example, the Legislation Act, dict, pt 1 defines the following terms:
• home address
• penalty unit (see s 133)
• person (see s 160)
• veterinary practitioner.
Note 3 Terms used in this regulation have the same meaning that they have in
the Domestic Animals Act 2000 (see Legislation Act, s 148). For
example, the following terms are defined in the Domestic Animals
Act 2000, dict:
• animal welfare offence
• carer
• control order
• dangerous dog
• dangerous dog licence
• de-sex
• effective control
• excluded offence
• incorporated document
• keeper
• multiple dog licence
• public place
• racing greyhound
• racing greyhound controller licence
• registered keeper
• registered racing greyhound
• registrar.
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authorised identifier means a person who is authorised under
section 13 as an identifier of domestic animals.
corresponding law means any of the following:
(a) Companion Animals Act 1998 (NSW);
(b) Companion Animals Regulation 2008 (NSW);
(c) Domestic Animals Act 1994 (Vic);
(d) Domestic Animals Regulations 2005 (Vic).
domestic animals registry service means a service of keeping records
relating to domestic animals that, in relation to each animal about
which records are kept—
(a) contain identifying information about the animal and its owner;
and
(b) are referenced to the animal through information contained in an
identifying microchip implanted in the animal.
identifying microchip—see section 10.
off-lead area means an area declared under the Act, section 40.
unique identification number—
(a) for a microchip implanted in a dog—see section 7 (4) (b); and
(b) for a microchip implanted in a cat—see section 9 (1) (b).
Endnotes
1 About the endnotes
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Endnotes
1 About the endnotes
Amending and modifying laws are annotated in the legislation history and the
amendment history. Current modifications are not included in the republished law
but are set out in the endnotes.
Not all editorial amendments made under the Legislation Act 2001, part 11.3 are
annotated in the amendment history. Full details of any amendments can be
obtained from the Parliamentary Counsel’s Office.
Uncommenced amending laws are not included in the republished law. The details
of these laws are underlined in the legislation history. Uncommenced expiries are
underlined in the legislation history and amendment history.
If all the provisions of the law have been renumbered, a table of renumbered
provisions gives details of previous and current numbering.
The endnotes also include a table of earlier republications.
2 Abbreviation key
A = Act NI = Notifiable instrument
AF = Approved form o = order
am = amended om = omitted/repealed
amdt = amendment ord = ordinance
AR = Assembly resolution orig = original
ch = chapter par = paragraph/subparagraph
CN = Commencement notice pres = present
def = definition prev = previous
DI = Disallowable instrument (prev...) = previously
dict = dictionary pt = part
disallowed = disallowed by the Legislative r = rule/subrule
Assembly reloc = relocated
div = division renum = renumbered
exp = expires/expired R[X] = Republication No
Gaz = gazette RI = reissue
hdg = heading s = section/subsection
IA = Interpretation Act 1967 sch = schedule
ins = inserted/added sdiv = subdivision
LA = Legislation Act 2001 SL = Subordinate law
LR = legislation register sub = substituted
LRA = Legislation (Republication) Act 1996 underlining = whole or part not commenced
mod = modified/modification or to be expired
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3 Legislation history
This regulation was originally the Domestic Animals Regulations 2001. It was
renamed under the Legislation Act 2001.
Domestic Animals Regulation 2001 SL2001-17
notified 12 June 2001 (Gaz 2001 No S32)
s 1 and s 2 commenced 12 June 2001 (IA s 10B)
remainder commenced 21 June 2001 (s 2)
as amended by
Domestic Animals Regulations Amendment 2001 SL2001-30
notified 30 August 2001 (Gaz 2001 No 35)
commenced 30 August 2001 (s 1)
Domestic Animals Amendment Regulations 2002 (No 1) SL2002-15
notified LR 19 June 2002
commenced 19 June 2002 (s 2)
Statute Law Amendment Act 2002 A2002-30 pt 3.19
notified LR 16 September 2002
s 1, s 2 taken to have commenced 19 May 1997 (LA s 75 (2))
pt 3.19 commenced 17 September 2002 (s 2 (1))
Domestic Animals Amendment Act 2002 A2002-44 pt 3
notified LR 2 December 2002
s 1, s 2 commenced 2 December 2002 (LA s 75)
pt 3 commenced 3 December 2002 (s 2)
Statute Law Amendment Act 2005 A2005-20 sch 3 pt 3.17
notified LR 12 May 2005
s 1, s 2 taken to have commenced 8 March 2005 (LA s 75 (2))
sch 3 pt 3.17 commenced 12 November 2005 (s 2 (2) and LA s 79)
Domestic Animals (Cat Containment) Amendment Act 2005 A2005-57
pt 3
notified LR 23 November 2005
s 1, s 2 commenced 23 November 2005 (LA s 75 (1))
pt 3 commenced 23 May 2006 (s 2 and LA s 79)
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Domestic Animals Amendment Regulation 2008 (No 1) SL2008-18
notified LR 30 April 2008
s 1, s 2 commenced 30 April 2008 (LA s 75 (1))
remainder commenced 1 May 2008 (s 2 and see Domestic Animals
Amendment Act 2007 A2007-35, s 2 and CN2008-6)
ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal Legislation Amendment
Act 2008 (No 2) A2008-37 sch 1 pt 1.31
notified LR 4 September 2008
s 1, s 2 commenced 4 September 2008 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 1 pt 1.31 commenced 2 February 2009 (s 2 (1) and see ACT Civil
and Administrative Tribunal Act 2008 A2008-35, s 2 (1) and CN2009-2)
Statute Law Amendment Act 2009 (No 2) A2009-49 sch 3 pt 3.20
notified LR 26 November 2009
s 1, s 2 commenced 26 November 2009 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 3 pt 3.20 commenced 17 December 2009 (s 2)
Domestic Animals Amendment Act 2010 A2010-3 sch 1 pt 1.1
notified LR 17 February 2010
s 1, s 2 commenced 17 February 2010 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 1 pt 1.1 commenced 18 February 2010 (s 2)
Statute Law Amendment Act 2011 (No 3) A2011-52 sch 1 pt 1.1
notified LR 28 November 2011
s 1, s 2 commenced 28 November 2011 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 1 pt 1.1 commenced 12 December 2011 (s 2)
Statute Law Amendment Act 2013 A2013-19 sch 3 pt 3.13
notified LR 24 May 2013
s 1, s 2 commenced 24 May 2013 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 3 pt 3.13 commenced 14 June 2013 (s 2)
Domestic Animals (Breeding) Legislation Amendment Act 2015
A2015-9 pt 4
notified LR 7 April 2015
s 1, s 2 commenced 7 April 2015 (LA s 75 (1))
pt 4 commenced 15 September 2015 (s 2 and CN2015-19)
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Transport Canberra and City Services Legislation Amendment
Act 2017 A2017-2 pt 3
notified LR 22 February 2017
s 1, s 2 commenced 22 February 2017 (LA s 75 (1))
pt 3 commenced 23 February 2017 (s 2)
Domestic Animals (Racing Greyhounds) Amendment Act 2017
A2017-44 pt 3 (as am by A2018-11 sch 1)
notified LR 5 December 2017
s 1, s 2 commenced 5 December 2017 (LA s 75 (1))
pt 3 commenced 30 April 2018 (s 2)
Domestic Animals (Dangerous Dogs) Legislation Amendment
Act 2017 A2017-46 pt 3
notified LR 13 December 2017
s 1, s 2 commenced 13 December 2017 (LA s 75 (1))
pt 3 commenced 14 December 2017 (s 2)
Domestic Animals Legislation Amendment Act 2018 A2018-11 pt 3,
sch 1
notified LR 18 April 2018
s 1, s 2 commenced 18 April 2018 (LA s 75 (1))
pt 3 commenced 30 April 2018 (s 2 (1) and see Domestic Animals
(Racing Greyhounds) Amendment Act 2017 A2017-44 s 2)
sch 1 commenced 30 April 2018 (s 2 (2) and see Domestic Animals
(Racing Greyhounds) Amendment Act 2017 A2017-44 s 2)
Note Sch 1 amends the Domestic Animals (Racing Greyhounds)
Amendment Act 2017 A2017-44.
Veterinary Practice Act 2018 A2018-32 sch 3 pt 3.4
notified LR 30 August 2018
s 1, s 2 commenced 30 August 2018 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 3 pt 3.4 commenced 21 December 2018 (s 2 and CN2018-12)
Animal Welfare Legislation Amendment Act 2019 A2019-35 pt 6
notified LR 10 October 2019
s 1, s 2 commenced 10 October 2019 (LA s 75 (1))
pt 6 commenced 10 April 2020 (s 2 (2))
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Domestic Animals Legislation Amendment Act 2021 A2021-11 pt 3
notified LR 19 May 2021
s 1, s 2 commenced 19 May 2021 (LA s 75 (1))
pt 3 commenced 1 July 2021 (s 2)
Domestic Animals Legislation Amendment Act 2022 A2022-6 pt 3,
sch 1 pt 1.2
notified LR 13 April 2022
s 1, s 2 commenced 13 April 2022 (LA s 75 (1))
pt 3, sch 1 pt 1.2 commenced 1 July 2022 (s 2)
Better Regulation Legislation Amendment Act 2025 A2025-13 pt 7
notified LR 26 May 2025
s 1, s 2 commenced 26 May 2025 (LA s 75 (1))
pt 7 commenced 9 June 2025 (s 2 (1))
Statute Law Amendment Act 2025 A2025-29 sch 4 pt 4.59
notified LR 6 November 2025
s 1, s 2 commenced 6 November 2025 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 4 pt 4.59 commenced 16 December 2025 (s 2 (6))
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4 Amendment history
Preliminary
pt 1 hdg ins A2005-57 s 18
Name of regulation
s 1 am R6 LA
Dictionary
s 2 om R1 (IA s 43 (4))
ins A2002-30 amdt 3.241
sub A2005-57 s 19
am SL2008-18 s 4
Notes
s 3 sub A2002-30 amdt 3.241; A2005-57 s 19
Offences against regulation—application of Criminal Code etc
s 4 sub A2002-30 amdt 3.241; A2002-44 s 23; A2005-57 s 19
Dogs
pt 2 hdg ins A2005-57 s 19
Information included in application to register dog—Act, s 6
s 4A ins A2022-6 amdt 1.21
Dog registration information—Act, s 8
s 5 sub A2002-30 amdt 3.241; A2005-57 s 19
am A2017-46 s 143; pars renum R19 LA; A2018-11 s 68;
A2021-11 ss 12-14; pars renum R23 LA
sub A2022-6 amdt 1.21
Information on dog registration certificates—Act, s 11 (3)
s 6 om A2005-20 amdt 3.140
ins A2005-57 s 19
am SL2008-18 s 5; A2017-46 s 144; pars renum R19 LA;
A2018-11 s 69; A2021-11 s 15; A2022-6 amdt 1.22
Multiple dog licence prescribed conditions—Act, s 21 (4) (a)
s 6A ins SL2008-18 s 6
om A2017-46 s 145
ins A2018-11 s 70
Dangerous dog licence prescribed conditions—Act, s 26 (3) (a)
s 6B ins A2018-11 s 70
Information on greyhound registration certificates—Act, s 39E
s 6C ins A2018-11 s 70
am A2022-6 amdt 1.23
Prescribed control orders—Act, s 53CA (a)
s 6D ins A2018-11 s 70
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Home impoundment prescribed conditions—Act, s 56A (4) (a) and s 60 (4) (a)
s 6E ins A2018-11 s 70
How dogs must be identified—Act, s 83
s 7 om A2005-20 amdt 3.140
ins A2005-57 s 19
sub SL2008-18 s 7
(7), (8) exp 1 May 2011 (s 7 (8))
am A2017-46 s 146; A2018-11 s 71, s 72; ss renum R20 LA;
A2018-32 amdt 3.7
Cats
pt 3 hdg ins A2005-57 s 19
sub SL2008-18 s 8
Cats to which compulsory identification applies—Act, s 83
s 8 om A2005-20 amdt 3.140
ins A2005-57 s 19
am A2018-32 amdt 3.7
How cats must be identified—Act, s 83
s 9 om A2005-20 amdt 3.140
ins A2005-57 s 19
am SL2008-18 ss 9-11
(3), (4) exp 30 June 2008 (s 9 (4))
Information included in application to register cat—Act, s 84AA
s 9AA ins A2022-6 s 13
Cat registration information—Act, s 84AC
s 9AB ins A2022-6 s 13
Information on cat registration certificate—Act, s 84AH (3)
s 9AC ins A2022-6 s 13
Multiple cat licences—requirement to be licensed
s 9A ins SL2008-18 s 12
Implanting microchips
pt 4 hdg ins A2005-57 s 19
sub SL2008-18 s 13
Approval of identifying microchip
s 10 om A2005-20 amdt 3.140
ins A2005-57 s 19
sub SL2008-18 s 13
am A2025-29 amdt 4.59
Selling or supplying fake identifying microchips
s 11 om A2005-20 amdt 3.140
ins A2005-57 s 19
sub SL2008-18 s 13
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Information to be given to domestic animals registry services
s 12 om A2005-20 amdt 3.140
ins A2005-57 s 19
sub SL2008-18 s 13
am A2018-32 amdt 3.7
Authorisation of identifiers
s 13 om A2005-20 amdt 3.140
ins A2005-57 s 19
sub SL2008-18 s 13
Withdrawal of authorisation
s 14 sub A2005-57 s 19; SL2008-18 s 13
Identifying microchip to be implanted only by vet or authorised identifier
s 15 hdg sub A2010-3 amdt 1.1
s 15 ins A2005-57 s 19
sub SL2008-18 s 13
am A2018-32 amdt 3.7
Code of practice about implanting identifying microchips
s 16 ins A2005-57 s 19
sub SL2008-18 s 13
am A2025-29 amdt 4.59
Requirement to scan for identifying microchips
s 17 orig s 17
renum as s 24
pres s 17
ins SL2008-18 s 13
Operation of domestic animals registry services
s 18 ins SL2008-18 s 13
Prohibition of certain operators
s 19 ins SL2008-18 s 13
Operator to provide information
s 20 ins SL2008-18 s 13
Notification of ceasing to operate domestic animals registry services
s 21 ins SL2008-18 s 13
Code of practice about operation of domestic animals registry service
s 22 ins SL2008-18 s 13
am A2025-29 amdt 4.59
Reviewable decisions–Act, s 118, def reviewable decision
s 23 ins SL2008-18 s 13
sub A2008-37 amdt 1.126
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Right of review and notice–Act, s 119 and 120 (a)
s 23A ins A2008-37 amdt 1.126
Miscellaneous
pt 5 hdg ins A2005-57 s 19
Dishonoured etc credit card transactions
s 24 hdg sub A2025-13 s 16
s 24 (prev s 17) ins A2005-57 s 19
renum as s 24 R9 LA (see SL2008-18 s 14)
am A2025-13 ss 17-19; A2025-29 amdt 4.59
Incorporation of documents
s 25 ins SL2008-18 s 15
am A2013-19 amdt 3.84; A2025-29 amdt 4.59
Reviewable decisions
sch 1 sub SL2001-30 s 3
am SL2002-15 s 4; items renum R3 LA (see SL2002-15 s 5)
om A2005-20 amdt 3.141
ins A2008-37 amdt 1.127
am A2011-52 amdt 1.1; items renum R15 LA; A2015-9 s 16;
items renum R17 LA; A2017-2 s 5, s 6; items renum R18 LA;
A2017-46 ss 147-150; items renum R19 LA; A2018-11
ss 73-75; items renum R20 LA; A2019-35 s 132; items renum
R22 LA; A2021-11 s 16, s 17; A2022-6 s 14, amdt 1.24;
items renum R24 LA
Dictionary
dict ins A2005-57 s 20
sub SL2008-18 s 16
am A2009-49 amdt 3.45; A2013-19 amdt 3.85; A2017-46
s 151; A2017-44 s 39; A2018-11 s 77; A2018-32 amdt 3.7;
A2021-11 s 18
def authorised identifier ins A2005-57 s 20
sub SL2008-18 s 16
def corresponding law ins SL2008-18 s 16
am A2013-19 amdt 3.86; A2015-9 s 17
def domestic animals registry service ins SL2008-18 s 16
def identifying microchip ins A2005-57 s 20
sub SL2008-18 s 16
def off-lead area ins A2018-11 s 76
def unique identification number ins SL2008-18 s 16
Endnotes
Earlier republications 5
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5 Earlier republications
Some earlier republications were not numbered. The number in column 1 refers to
the publication order.
Since 12 September 2001 every authorised republication has been published in
electronic pdf format on the ACT legislation register. A selection of authorised
republications have also been published in printed format. These republications are
marked with an asterisk (*) in column 1. Electronic and printed versions of an
authorised republication are identical.
Republication No Amendments to Republication date
1 not amended 1 July 2001
2 SL2001-30 30 August 2001
3 SL2002-15 19 June 2002
4 A2002-30 17 September 2002
5 A2002-44 3 December 2002
6 A2002-44 2 November 2004
7 A2005-20 12 November 2005
8 A2005-57 23 May 2006
9 (RI) ‡ SL2008-18 3 March 2011
10 (RI) ‡ SL2008-18 3 March 2011
11 (RI) ‡ A2008-37 3 March 2011
12 (RI) ‡ A2009-49 3 March 2011
13 (RI) ‡ A2010-3 3 March 2011
14 A2010-3 2 May 2011
15 A2011-52 12 December 2011
16 A2013-19 14 June 2013
17 A2015-9 15 September 2015
18 A2017-2 23 February 2017
19 A2017-46 14 December 2017
20 A2018-11 30 April 2018