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Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1979
23GMandatory application for BIN in certain circumstances
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#### 23G Mandatory application for BIN in certain circumstances
23G Mandatory application for BIN in certain circumstances
> > (1) This section applies to a person who—
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> > > (a) is in charge of a female adult dog, and
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> > > (b) has not been allocated a BIN.
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> > (2) If the dog is pregnant, the person must apply for a BIN by the earlier of the following days—
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> > > (a) 14 days after becoming aware the dog is pregnant,
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> > > (b) 7 days after the dog gives birth.
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> > Maximum penalty—
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> > > (a) for a corporation—500 penalty units, or
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> > > (b) for an individual—100 penalty units or imprisonment for 6 months, or both.
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> > (3) This section does not apply to—
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> > > (a) an adult dog if the dog is an exempt working dog, or
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> > > (b) a rehoming organisation that has been allocated a RON.
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> **s 23G:** Ins 2024 No 85, Sch 1\[14\].