14Use of certain electronic devices

14 Use of certain electronic devices

(1) A person must not use or place on any animal a device that is capable of imparting or is designed to impart an electric current or shock to the animal, whether or not the device is working.

(2) Subregulation (1) does not apply if the use or placement of the device is permitted under regulations 15 to 28.

Reg. 14(2A) inserted by S.R. No. 136/2025 reg. 6.

(2A) Subregulation (1) does not apply to the use of—

(a) an approved electronic collar system, if that use does not contravene regulation 28A; or

(b) an electronic collar system in respect of which approval under regulation 23C has been revoked, if the use occurs—

(i) within 14 days after the person receives written notification under regulation 23K(1) that the approval has been revoked; or

(ii) within 14 days after the person receives written notification under regulation 23K(3)(a) that the approval has been revoked, if no notice was provided under regulation 23K(1); or

(iii) if a person has not received written notification under regulation 23K(1) or (3)(a), within 60 days after the Minister publishes notice of the revocation under regulation 23K(3)(b).

(3) Subregulation (1) does not apply to an electrocution trap that is permitted to be used under Division 6 of Part 3.