Victorian Numbered Acts

DOMESTIC ANIMALS AMENDMENT (PUPPY FARMS AND PET SHOPS) ACT 2017 (NO. 69 OF 2017) - SECT 10

    (1)     For section 12A(1) of the Principal Act substitute —

    "(1)     A person must not sell, or give away, a dog or cat unless the dog or cat has been implanted with a prescribed permanent identification device.

Penalty:     10 penalty units.

    (1A)     It is not an offence under subsection (1) for a person to give away a dog or cat that is not implanted with a prescribed permanent identification device to a shelter or pound.".

    (2)     For section 12A(2) of the Principal Act substitute —

    "(2)     A person must not advertise a dog or cat for sale or giving away, or cause a dog or cat to be advertised for sale or giving away unless—

        (a)     one of the following applies—

              (i)     the advertisement includes the unique number contained in the microchip contained in the prescribed permanent identification device implanted in the dog or cat;

              (ii)     the dog or cat is the subject of written veterinary advice under section 10D(2) and (2A); and

        (b)     if the dog or cat is being sold by or on behalf of a registered domestic animal business, the advertisement includes—

              (i)     the registration number issued by the Council for the registration of the premises on which the business is being conducted; and

              (ii)     the name of the Council that registered the premises.

Penalty:     5 penalty units.".