46AIdentification device

46A Identification device (1) A registered dog must wear a dog-tag issued by the council, or approved by an authorised person, when outside the premises where the dog is kept. (2) If required by the council, a dog must be implanted with a microchip in addition to wearing a tag. (3) An implanted microchip must: (a) meet the specifications determined by the council; and (b) be designed to store information in a way that can be retrieved electronically without physical contact. (4) The owner of a registered dog must ensure that the dog: (a) wears the tag issued for the dog when outside the premises where the dog is kept; and (b) is implanted with a microchip if required under clause (2).