24Requirements for use of authorised electronic collars

24 Requirements for use of authorised electronic collars

A person must not use an authorised electronic collar on a dog or cat unless—

(a) a veterinary practitioner has examined the physical health and temperament of the dog or cat and reasonably believes that the dog or cat is suitable to have an authorised electronic collar used on it; and

(b) the dog or cat is over 6 months of age; and

(c) a collar is not left on the dog or cat for more than 12 hours in any 24-hour period; and

Reg. 24(d) substituted by S.R. No. 136/2025 reg. 9.

(d) the use is in accordance with any instructions provided by the manufacturer of the collar that do not contravene these Regulations; and

(e) the dog or cat is introduced to the use of the collar in accordance with a training program that complies with the Victorian Code of Practice for the Training of Dogs and Cats to Wear Electronic Collars; and

(f) the design and technical specifications of the collar comply with standards that have been approved by the Minister and published in the Government Gazette.