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Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1979
23FMandatory BIN for rehoming organisations
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23F Mandatory BIN for rehoming organisations
23F Mandatory BIN for rehoming organisations
A rehoming organisation that has not been allocated a BIN must not intentionally allow an adult dog in the organisation’s custody to become pregnant.
Maximum penalty—
(a) for a corporation—500 penalty units, or
(b) for an individual—100 penalty units or imprisonment for 6 months, or both.
s 23F: Ins 2024 No 85, Sch 1[14].