Victorian Numbered Acts

DOMESTIC ANIMALS AMENDMENT (PUPPY FARMS AND PET SHOPS) ACT 2017 (NO. 69 OF 2017) - SECT 102

After section 12A of the Principal Act insert —

        " 12B     Offence as to advertising dogs or cats for sale

A person must not advertise a dog or cat for sale, or cause a dog or cat to be advertised for sale, unless—

        (a)     the advertisement includes the source number of the person who is selling the dog or cat; and

        (b)     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).

Penalty:     5 penalty units.

        12C     Offence as to publication of advertisements for dogs or cats for sale

A person must not publish an advertisement of a dog or cat for sale, or cause the publication of an advertisement of a dog or cat for sale, unless—

        (a)     the advertisement includes the source number of the person who is selling the dog or cat; and

        (b)     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).

Penalty:     In the case of a natural person, 5 penalty units;

    In the case of a body corporate, 20 penalty units.

        12D     Interpretation of sell

In section 12B and 12C a reference to "selling" or "sale" includes a reference to giving away .".