Domestic Animals Regulation 2001 (ACT)

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Domestic Animals Regulation 2001   

SL2001-17

made under the

Domestic Animals Act 2000

Republication No 25

Effective:  9 June 2025

Republication date: 9 June 2025

Last amendment made by A2025‑13

About this republication

The republished law

This is a republication of the Domestic Animals Regulation 2001, made under the Domestic Animals Act 2000 (including any amendment made under the Legislation Act 2001, part 11.3 (Editorial changes)) as in force on 9 June 2025It also includes any commencement, amendment, repeal or expiry affecting this republished law to 9 June 2025. 

The legislation history and amendment history of the republished law are set out in endnotes 3 and 4.

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  • The status of this republication appears on the bottom of each page.

    Editorial changes

    The Legislation Act 2001, part 11.3 authorises the Parliamentary Counsel to make editorial amendments and other changes of a formal nature when preparing a law for republication. Editorial changes do not change the effect of the law, but have effect as if they had been made by an Act commencing on the republication date (see Legislation Act 2001, s 115 and s 117). The changes are made if the Parliamentary Counsel considers they are desirable to bring the law into line, or more closely into line, with current legislative drafting practice.

    This republication does not include amendments made under part 11.3 (see endnote 1).

    Uncommenced provisions and amendments

    If a provision of the republished law has not commenced, the symbol  U  appears immediately before the provision heading.  Any uncommenced amendments that affect this republished law are accessible on the ACT legislation register ( For more information, see the home page for this law on the register.

    Modifications

    If a provision of the republished law is affected by a current modification, the symbol  M  appears immediately before the provision heading.  The text of the modifying provision appears in the endnotes.  For the legal status of modifications, see the Legislation Act 2001, section 95.

    Penalties

    At the republication date, the value of a penalty unit for an offence against this law is $160 for an individual and $810 for a corporation (see Legislation Act 2001, s 133).

    Domestic Animals Regulation 2001

    made under the

    Domestic Animals Act 2000

    Contents

    Page

    Part 1      Preliminary

    1            Name of regulation  2

    2            Dictionary  2

    3            Notes  2

    4Offences against regulation—application of Criminal Code etc 3

    Part 2      Dogs

    4A          Information included in application to register dog—Act, s 6                 4

    5            Dog registration information—Act, s 8  4

    6            Information on dog registration certificates—Act, s 11 (3)  5

    6A          Multiple dog licence prescribed conditions—Act, s 21 (4) (a)                5

    6B          Dangerous dog licence prescribed conditions—Act, s 26 (3) (a)             7

    6C          Information on greyhound registration certificates—Act, s 39E               9

    6D          Prescribed control orders—Act, s 53CA (a)  9

    6E          Home impoundment prescribed conditions—Act, s 56A (4) (a) and s 60 (4) (a) 11

    7           How dogs must be identified—Act, s 83  12

    Part 3      Cats

    8            Cats to which compulsory identification applies—Act, s 83                 14

    9            How cats must be identified—Act, s 83  14

    9AA         Information included in application to register cat—Act, s 84AA           15

    9AB Cat registration information—Act, s 84AC 16

    9AC         Information on cat registration certificate—Act, s 84AH (3)                 16

    9A          Multiple cat licences—requirement to be licensed  17

    Part 4      Implanting microchips

    10          Approval of identifying microchip  18

    11          Selling or supplying fake identifying microchips  18

    12          Information to be given to domestic animals registry services              18

    13          Authorisation of identifiers  19

    14          Withdrawal of authorisation  20

    15          Identifying microchip to be implanted only by vet or authorised identifier   20

    16          Code of practice about implanting identifying microchips  21

    17          Requirement to scan for identifying microchips  21

    18          Operation of domestic animals registry services  22

    19          Prohibition of certain operators  22

    20          Operator to provide information  22

    21          Notification of ceasing to operate domestic animals registry services     23

    22          Code of practice about operation of domestic animals registry service    24

    23          Reviewable decisions—Act, s 118, def reviewable decision                24

    23A         Right of review and notice—Act, s 119 and 120 (a)  24

    Part 5      Miscellaneous

    24          Dishonoured etc credit card transactions  25

    25          Incorporation of documents  26

    Schedule 1 Reviewable decisions  27

    Dictionary32

    Endnotes

    1            About the endnotes  34

    2            Abbreviation key  34

    3            Legislation history  35

    4            Amendment history  39

    5            Earlier republications  43

    Domestic Animals Regulation 2001

    made under the

    Domestic Animals Act 2000

    Part 1Preliminary

    1. Name of regulation

      This regulation is the Domestic Animals Regulation 2001.

    2. Dictionary

      The dictionary at the end of this regulation is part of this regulation.

      Note 1The dictionary at the end of this regulation defines certain terms used in this regulation, and includes references (signpost definitions) to other terms defined elsewhere in this regulation.

      For example, the signpost definition ‘identifying microchip—see section 10.’ means that the term ‘identifying microchip’ is defined in that section.

      Note 2A definition in the dictionary (including a signpost definition) applies to the entire regulation unless the definition, or another provision of the regulation, provides otherwise or the contrary intention otherwise appears (see Legislation Act, s 155 and s 156 (1)).

    3. Notes

      A note included in this regulation is explanatory and is not part of this regulation.

      NoteSee the Legislation Act, s 127 (1), (4) and (5) for the legal status of notes.

    1. Offences against regulation—application of Criminal Code etc

      Other legislation applies in relation to offences against this regulation.

      Note 1Criminal Code

      The Criminal Code, ch 2 applies to all offences against this regulation (see Code, pt 2.1).

      The chapter sets out the general principles of criminal responsibility (including burdens of proof and general defences), and defines terms used for offences to which the Code applies (eg conduct, intention, recklessness and strict liability).

      Note 2Penalty units

      The Legislation Act, s 133 deals with the meaning of offence penalties that are expressed in penalty units.

    Part 2Dogs

    4AInformation included in application to register dog—Act, s 6

    An application to register a dog must include the following information:

    (a)the applicant’s name, address, email address or other contact information;

    (b)any conviction or finding of guilt of the applicant within the last 10 years against an animal welfare offence or an offence against the Act (other than an excluded offence);

    (c)if the dog is kept at another address—the address;

    (d)the dog’s name;

    (e)if the dog is a recognisable breed—the breed;

    (f)the colour of the dog;

    (g)the unique identification number for any microchip implanted in the dog;

    (h)a statement as to whether or not the dog is an assistance animal, dangerous dog, racing greyhound or registered racing greyhound;

    (i)if the dog has been de-sexed—a statement to that effect.

    1. Dog registration information—Act, s 8

      If the registrar registers a dog, the registrar must record the following information in the register:

      (a)the information given by the registered keeper under section 4A;

      (b)the registration number given to the dog;

      (c)if the ownership of the dog has changed—the name, address, email address or other contact information of the former owner;

      (d)if the registrar is told in writing or becomes aware that the dog has died—a statement that the dog is deceased;

      (e)if the registration of the dog is renewed—the date of the renewal.

    2. Information on dog registration certificates—Act, s 11 (3)

      A registration certificate for a dog must state the following information:

      (a)the registration number given to the dog;

      (b)the unique identification number for the microchip implanted in the dog;

      (c)if the dog is a recognisable breed—the breed;

      (d)the colour of the dog;

      (e)if the dog is an assistance animal—a statement to that effect;

      (f)the name and address of the registered keeper of the dog;

      (g)if the registrar registers a dog—the date of registration, and the date the registration ends;

      (h)if the registrar renews the registration of a dog—the date of renewal of registration, and the date the registration ends.

    6AMultiple dog licence prescribed conditions—Act, s 21 (4) (a)

    A multiple dog licence may include 1 or more of the following conditions:

    (a)the licence only applies to stated premises;

    (b)each dog must be registered and, if required under the Act, de‑sexed and microchipped;

    (c)the registration and microchip details for each dog must be up‑to-date;

    (d)the total area of the yard in which the dogs are held must not be less than a stated minimum area;

    (e)no part of the yard in which the dogs are held may be less than 2m from a boundary fence;

    (f)each dog must have its own permanent shelter that allows it to be sheltered all day and night from sun, wind and rain;

    (g)no more than 3 of the dogs may be taken into a public place by the same keeper or carer at the same time;

    (h)the dogs must be kept in a yard that is enclosed by a fence that—

    (i)is higher than a stated minimum height; and

    (ii)is constructed in a stated way or from a stated material; and

    (iii)is in good repair and structurally sound; and

    (iv)has no gaps or holes in or under it large enough to allow a dog to escape;

    (i)any gate or door to a yard in which the dog is kept must—

    (i)be spring-latched and self-closing; and

    (ii)be padlocked when the keeper or carer is not in the yard; and

    (iii)be of a stated minimum height; and

    (iv)be constructed in a stated way or from a stated material; and

    (v)be in good repair and structurally sound; and

    (vi)not have any gaps or holes in or under it large enough to allow the dog to escape;

    (j)the keeper, any carer and a stated dog must complete a stated course in behavioural or socialisation training for dogs;

    (k)a stated thing must be done in relation to a stated dog within a stated time.

    Examples—par (k)

    1     de-sexing a dog within 14 days

    2     stated veterinary treatment of a dog must be undertaken within 7 days

    3     stated evidence of compliance with a stated condition must be given to the registrar within 28 days eg a certificate from a veterinarian

    6BDangerous dog licence prescribed conditions—Act, s 26 (3) (a)

    A dangerous dog licence may include 1 or more of the following conditions:

    (a)the dog must be kept at a stated address for the duration of the licence unless otherwise authorised by the registrar;

    (b)the registration and microchip details for the dog must be up‑to-date;

    (c)the dog must be kept in a yard that is enclosed by a fence that—

    (i)is higher than a stated minimum height; and

    (ii)is constructed in a stated way or from a stated material; and

    (iii)is in good repair and structurally sound; and

    (iv)has no gaps or holes in or under it large enough to allow the dog to escape through;

    (d)any gate or door to a yard in which the dog is kept must—

    (i)be spring-latched and self-closing; and

    (ii)be padlocked when the keeper is not in the yard; and

    (iii)be of a stated minimum height; and

    (iv)be constructed in a stated way or from a stated material; and

    (v)be in good repair and structurally sound; and

    (vi)not have any gaps or holes in or under it large enough to allow the dog to escape;

    (e)if the dog leaves the premises at which the dog is kept, the dog must—

    (i)only be in the care of the keeper or another stated person who is at least 18 years old; and

    (ii)be restrained by a leash, or muzzle, of a stated kind; and

    (iii)be under the effective control of the keeper or other person; and

    (iv)not be taken into, or within a stated distance of, an off‑lead area or another stated place;

    (f)the dog must not leave the premises at which the dog is kept or may only leave the premises within a stated time or for a stated period;

    (g)the keeper, any carer and the dog must complete a stated course in behavioural or socialisation training for the dog;

    (h)a stated thing must be done in relation to the dog within a stated time.

    Examples—par (h)

    1     a certificate of completion of behavioural or socialisation training must be provided within 28 days

    2     do stated repairs to a fence

    3     affix signs about the dog to stated parts of premises

    6CInformation on greyhound registration certificates—Act, s 39E

    A registration certificate for a greyhound registered as a racing greyhound must state the following information:

    (a)the registration number given to the racing greyhound;

    (b)the registration number given to the greyhound under the Act, section 11;

    (c)the name and address of the registered keeper of the dog.

    6DPrescribed control orders—Act, s 53CA (a)

    (1)A control order in relation to a dog may require the keeper or carer to do 1 or more of the following things:

    (a)keep the dog at a stated address for a stated period unless otherwise authorised by the registrar;

    (b)register, de-sex or microchip the dog;

    (c)up-date the dog’s registration and microchip details;

    (d)ensure that the dog is kept in a yard enclosed by a fence that—

    (i)is higher than a stated minimum height; and

    (ii)is constructed in a stated way or from a stated material; and

    (iii)is in good repair and structurally sound; and

    (iv)has no gaps or holes in or under it large enough to allow the dog to escape;

    (e)ensure that any gate or door to a yard in which the dog is kept—

    (i)is spring-latched and self-closing; and

    (ii)is padlocked when the keeper or carer is not in the yard; and

    (iii)is of a stated minimum height; and

    (iv)is constructed in a stated way or from a stated material; and

    (v)is in good repair and structurally sound; and

    (vi)does not have any gaps or holes in, or under it, large enough to allow the dog to escape through;

    (f)ensure that a warning sign is displayed on all gates and doors at the premises where the dog is kept so that it can be readily seen by a person about to enter the premises through any gate or door;

    (g)ensure that if the dog leaves the premises at which the dog is kept, the dog must—

    (i)only be in the care of the keeper or another stated person who is at least 18 years old; and

    (ii)be restrained by a leash, or muzzle, of a stated kind; and

    (iii)be under the effective control of the keeper or other person; and

    (iv)not be taken into, or within a stated distance of, an off‑lead area or another stated place;

    (h)ensure that the dog does not leave the premises at which the dog is kept or ensure that the dog only leaves the premises within a stated time or for a stated period;

    (i)must complete a stated course in behavioural or socialisation training with the dog;

    (j)a stated thing in relation to the dog within a stated time.

    Examples—par (j)

    a certificate of completion of behavioural or socialisation training must be provided within 28 days

    (2)In this section:

    door—see the Act, section 28 (3).

    warning sign—see the Act, section 28 (3).

    6EHome impoundment prescribed conditions—Act, s 56A (4) (a) and s 60 (4) (a)

    A keeper or carer may be directed to keep a dog on stated premises in accordance with 1 or more of the following conditions:

    (a)the dog must be kept at the premises for a stated period unless otherwise authorised by the registrar;

    (b)the dog must be kept in a yard that is enclosed by a fence that—

    (i)is higher than a stated minimum height; and

    (ii)is constructed in a stated way or from a stated material; and

    (iii)is in good repair and structurally sound; and

    (iv)has no gaps or holes in or under it large enough to allow the dog to escape;

    (c)any gate or door to a yard in which the dog is kept must—

    (i)be spring-latched and self-closing; and

    (ii)be padlocked when the keeper is not in the yard; and

    (iii)be of a stated minimum height; and

    (iv)be constructed in a stated way or from a stated material; and

    (v)be in good repair and structurally sound; and

    (vi)not have any gaps or holes in or under it large enough to allow the dog to escape through;

    (d)if the dog leaves the premises at which the dog is kept, the dog must—

    (i)only be in the care of the keeper or another stated person who is at least 18 years old; and

    (ii)be restrained by a leash, or muzzle, of a stated kind; and

    (iii)be under the effective control of the keeper or other person; and

    (iv)not be taken into, or within a stated distance of, an off‑lead area or another stated place;

    (e)the dog must not leave the premises at which the dog is kept or may only leave the premises within stated times or for stated periods;

    (f)a stated thing must be done in relation to the dog within a stated time.

    Example—par (f)

    do stated repairs to a fence

    1. How dogs must be identified—Act, s 83

      (1)A dog must be identified by an identifying microchip if the dog—

      (a)is at least 12 weeks old; or

      (b)has been sold; or

      (c)is a dangerous dog.

      (2)The identifying microchip must—

      (a)be implanted in the dog; and

      (b)contain a number (the unique identification number) by which the identification particulars for the dog can be worked out; and

      (c)function properly.

      (3)The identification particulars for a dog are—

      (a)the following information about the dog:

      (i)the dog’s breed;

      (ii)the dog’s date of birth or age;

      (iii)the dog’s colour;

      (iv)the dog’s sex;

      (v)the dog’s reproductive status;

      (vi)the address where the dog is, or is to be, kept;

      (vii)the unique identification number of the identifying microchip implanted in the dog;

      (viii)the identification number of any other microchip implanted in the dog;

      (ix)the name and business address of the person who implanted the identifying microchip mentioned in subparagraph (vii) and the date it was implanted;

      (x)whether the dog is a dangerous dog; and

      (b)the following information about the dog’s owner:

      (i)the owner’s name and home address and, if different, postal address;

      (ii)a contact telephone number for the owner; and

      (c)the name of a person (other than the owner) who can be contacted in relation to the dog and a contact telephone number for the person.

      (4)However, subsection (1) does not apply to a dog if—

      (a)the dog is less than 6 months old; and

      (b)a veterinary practitioner certified in writing, before the dog was 12 weeks old or first sold (whichever is the earlier), that identification of the dog by identifying microchip would be a serious health risk to the dog.

    Part 3Cats

    1. Cats to which compulsory identification applies—Act, s 83

      (1)A cat must be identified if the cat—

      (a)is at least 12 weeks old; or

      (b)has been sold.

      (2)However, a cat need not be identified if—

      (a)the cat is less than 6 months old; and

      (b)a veterinary practitioner certified in writing, before the cat was 12 weeks old or first sold (whichever is the earlier), that identification of the cat as required by section 9 would be a serious health risk to the cat.

    2. How cats must be identified—Act, s 83

      (1)The cat must be identified by an identifying microchip that—

      (a)is implanted in the cat; and

      (b)contains a number (the unique identification number) by which the identification particulars for the cat can be worked out; and

      (c)functions properly.

      (2)The identification particulars for a cat are—

      (a)the following information about the cat:

      (i)the cat’s breed;

      (ii)the cat’s date of birth or age;

      (iii)the cat’s colour;

      (iv)the cat’s sex;

      (v)the cat’s reproductive status;

      (vi)the address where the cat is, or is to be, kept;

      (vii)the unique identification number of the identifying microchip implanted in the cat;

      (viii)the identification number of any other microchip implanted in the cat;

      (ix)the name and business address of the person who implanted the identifying microchip mentioned in subparagraph (vii) and the date it was implanted; and

      (b)the following information about the cat’s owner:

      (i)the owner’s name and home address and, if different, postal address;

      (ii)a contact telephone number for the owner; and

      (c)the name of a person (other than the owner) who can be contacted in relation to the cat and a contact telephone number for the person.

    9AAInformation included in application to register cat—Act, s 84AA

    An application to register a cat must include the following information:

    (a)the applicant’s name, address, email address or other contact information;

    (b)any conviction or finding of guilt of the applicant within the last 10 years against an animal welfare offence or an offence against the Act (other than an excluded offence);

    (c)if the cat is kept at another address—the address;

    (d)the cat’s name;

    (e)if the cat is a recognisable breed—the breed;

    (f)the colour of the cat;

    (g)the unique identification number for any microchip implanted in the cat;

    (h)if the cat has been de-sexed—a statement to that effect.

    9ABCat registration information—Act, s 84AC

    If the registrar registers a cat, the registrar must record the following information in the register:

    (a)the information given by the registered keeper under section 9AA;

    (b)the registration number given to the cat;

    (c)if ownership of the cat has changed—the name, address, email address or other contact information of the former owner;

    (d)if the registrar is told in writing or becomes aware that the cat has died—a statement that the cat is deceased;

    (e)if the registration of the cat is renewed—the date of the renewal;

    (f)if the registrar is satisfied that the cat is born before 1 July 2022—a statement to that effect.

    9ACInformation on cat registration certificate—Act, s 84AH (3)

    A registration certificate for a cat must state the following information:

    (a)the registration number given to the cat;

    (b)the unique identification number for the microchip implanted in the cat;

    (c)if the cat is a recognisable breed—the breed;

    (d)the colour of the cat;

    (e)the name and address of the registered keeper of the cat;

    (f)if the registrar registers a cat—the date of registration, and the date the registration ends;

    (g)if the registration of a cat is renewed—the date of renewal of registration, and the date the registration ends;

    (h)if the registrar is satisfied that the cat is born before 1 July 2022—a statement to that effect.

    9AMultiple cat licences—requirement to be licensed

    (1)A person commits an offence if—

    (a)the person keeps 4 or more cats on 1 residential premises; and

    (b)the person does not hold a multiple cat licence to keep the cats on the premises.

    Maximum penalty:  20 penalty units.

    (2)An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.

    (3)This section does not apply to—

    (a)a cat less than 84 days old; or

    (b)a cat kept by the person for less than 28 days; or

    (c)a person resident in the ACT for less than 28 days; or

    (d)a cat that is an assistance animal; or

    (e)a cat kept on land that is under a lease that allows for an animal care facility.

    Part 4Implanting microchips

    1. Approval of identifying microchip

      (1)The Minister may approve a microchip (an identifying microchip) to be used for identifying a domestic animal.

      (2)An approval is a notifiable instrument.

      NoteA notifiable instrument must be notified under the Legislation Act.

    2. Selling or supplying fake identifying microchips

      (1)A person commits an offence if—

      (a)the person sells or supplies a microchip to someone else; and

      (b)the person represents to the other person that the microchip is an identifying microchip; and

      (c)the microchip is not an identifying microchip.

      Maximum penalty:  10 penalty units.

      (2)An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.

    3. Information to be given to domestic animals registry services

      (1)A person who sells or supplies an identifying microchip to a veterinary practitioner or authorised identifier must give the following information to each operator of a domestic animals registry service in the ACT:

      (a)the name and address of the veterinary practitioner or authorised identifier;

      (b)the unique identification number of the microchip in a 15 character numeric or 10 character hexadecimal format and linked to the manufacturer of the microchip and a distribution batch number;

      (c)an allocation list linking the unique identification number to the veterinary practitioner or authorised identifier to whom the microchip was sold or supplied.

      Maximum penalty:  20 penalty units.

      (2)The information mentioned in subsection (1) (b) and (c) must be given in an electronic format suitable for incorporation in the records of each operator of a domestic animals registry service in the ACT.

      (3)It is a defence to a prosecution for an offence against this section if the defendant proves that the defendant believed on reasonable grounds that the information mentioned in subsection (1) had already been, or would be, given to each operator of a domestic animals registry service in the ACT by someone else.

    4. Authorisation of identifiers

      (1)A person may apply to the registrar to be an identifier of domestic animals.

      (2)The registrar must—

      (a)authorise the person as an identifier of domestic animals; or

      (b)refuse to authorise the person as an identifier of domestic animals.

      (3)The registrar must authorise the person to be an identifier of domestic animals if satisfied that the person—

      (a)is qualified and competent to be an authorised identifier; and

      (b)will comply with the requirements of this part in identifying domestic animals.

      (4)The registrar must give the person written notice of the registrar’s decision.

    5. Withdrawal of authorisation

      (1)This section applies if the registrar is satisfied that a person who is authorised as an identifier of domestic animals—

      (a)is not, or is no longer, qualified or competent to be an authorised identifier; or

      (b)has been negligent or incompetent in relation to the exercise of the person’s functions as an authorised identifier; or

      (c)has failed to comply with a requirement of this part in identifying domestic animals.

      (2)The registrar may, by written notice given to the person, withdraw the person’s authorisation as an identifier of domestic animals.

    6. Identifying microchip to be implanted only by vet or authorised identifier

      (1)A person commits an offence if the person—

      (a)implants an identifying microchip in a dog or cat; and

      (b)is not a veterinary practitioner or authorised identifier.

      Maximum penalty:  10 penalty units.

      (2)A person commits an offence if—

      (a)the person is asked by the keeper or carer of a dog or cat to implant an identifying microchip in the animal; and

      (b)the person implants a microchip in the animal; and

      (c)the microchip is not an identifying microchip.

      Maximum penalty:  10 penalty units.

      (3)An offence against subsection (1) or (2) is a strict liability offence.

      (4)A person who is not an authorised identifier commits an offence if the person represents himself or herself to be an authorised identifier.

      Maximum penalty:  5 penalty units.

    7. Code of practice about implanting identifying microchips

      (1)The Minister may approve a code of practice about the procedures to be followed by a person who implants an identifying microchip in a domestic animal.

      (2)An approved code of practice is a disallowable instrument.

      NoteA disallowable instrument must be notified and presented to the Legislative Assembly, under the Legislation Act.

      (3)A person who implants an identifying microchip in a domestic animal must comply with a code of practice approved under this section.

      Maximum penalty:  10 penalty units.

      (4)An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.

    8. Requirement to scan for identifying microchips

      (1)A person who operates an animal shelter or pound commits an offence if—

      (a)a dog or cat enters the shelter or pound; and

      (b)the person does not, within 3 days after the day the animal enters the shelter or pound, scan the animal to find out whether it is implanted with an identifying microchip.

      Maximum penalty:  10 penalty units.

      (2)An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.

      (3)In this section:

      animal shelter means premises maintained for providing shelter to, or finding new homes for, stray, abandoned or unwanted dogs or cats.

      pound means premises maintained for impounding dogs or cats.

    9. Operation of domestic animals registry services

      (1)A person commits an offence if the person operates a domestic animals registry service in the ACT and the person—

      (a)is not licensed (however described) to operate a domestic animals registry service under a corresponding law; or

      (b)is prohibited from operating the service in the ACT under a notice under section 19.

      Maximum penalty:  20 penalty units.

      (2)An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.

    10. Prohibition of certain operators

      (1)This section applies if the registrar is satisfied that a person who is licensed under a corresponding law to operate a domestic animals registry service is not operating, or will not operate, the service in accordance with a code of practice approved under section 22.

      (2)The registrar may, by written notice given to the person, prohibit the person from operating the service in the ACT.

    11. Operator to provide information

      (1)A person who operates a domestic animals registry service in the ACT commits an offence if—

      (a)the registrar asks the person to give the registrar information about the registry service; and

      (b)the person does not give the registrar the information within 7 working days after the day the person receives the request.

      Maximum penalty:  5 penalty units.

      NoteThe Legislation Act, s 170 and s 171 deal with the application of the privilege against self-incrimination and client legal privilege.

      (2)An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.

    12. Notification of ceasing to operate domestic animals registry services

      (1)This section applies to a person who—

      (a)is licensed (however described) to operate a domestic animals registry service under a corresponding law; and

      (b)operates a domestic animals registry service in the ACT under the licence.

      (2)The person commits an offence if—

      (a)the person’s licence to operate the service is suspended or cancelled under the corresponding law, or the person discontinues operating the service in the ACT for any other reason; and

      (b)the person does not give the registrar written notice of the suspension, cancellation or discontinuation within 3 working days after the day it happens.

      Maximum penalty:  5 penalty units.

      (3)An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.

    13. Code of practice about operation of domestic animals registry service

      (1)The Minister may approve a code of practice about the operation of domestic animals registry services in the ACT.

      (2)An approved code of practice is a disallowable instrument.

      NoteA disallowable instrument must be notified and presented to the Legislative Assembly, under the Legislation Act.

      (3)A person who operates a domestic animals registry service in the ACT must comply with a code of practice approved under this section.

      Maximum penalty:  20 penalty units.

      (4)An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.

    14. Reviewable decisions—Act, s 118, def reviewable decision

      A decision mentioned in schedule 1, column 3, under a provision mentioned in column 2 in relation to the decision is prescribed.

    23ARight of review and notice—Act, s 119 and 120 (a)

    An entity mentioned in schedule 1, column 4 is prescribed.

    Part 5Miscellaneous

    1. Dishonoured etc credit card transactions

      (1)If a person pays a fee payable under the Act by credit card and the credit card transaction is not honoured, or is reversed or cancelled—

      (a)the person is liable for—

      (i)any charge imposed on the Territory because the credit card transaction is not honoured, or is reversed or cancelled; and

      (ii)the amount of the credit card payment; and

      (b)the registrar may suspend the benefit paid for by the credit card until the amount for which the person is liable is paid.

      (2)The registrar may waive liability under subsection (1) (a) for payment of the charge imposed on the Territory in cases of hardship.

      (3)The Minister may issue guidelines about the exercise of the registrar’s function under subsection (2).

      (4)The registrar must comply with any guidelines under this section.

      (5)A guideline is a disallowable instrument.

      NoteA disallowable instrument must be notified, and presented to the Legislative Assembly, under the Legislation Act.

      (6)In this section:

      benefit means any service under the Act for which a fee is payable, and includes a registration, renewal, licence or permit.

      credit card includes a debit card.

    2. Incorporation of documents

      A statutory instrument under this regulation may apply, adopt or incorporate an instrument as in force from time to time.

      Note 1The text of an applied, adopted or incorporated instrument, whether applied as in force from time to time or as at a particular time, is taken to be a notifiable instrument if the operation of the Legislation Act, s 47 (5) or (6) is not disapplied (see s 47 (7)).

      Note 2A notifiable instrument must be notified under the Legislation Act.

      Note 3A reference to an instrument includes a reference to a provision of an instrument (see Legislation Act, s 14 (2)).


    Schedule 1Reviewable decisions

    (see s 23 and s 23A)

    column 1

    item

    column 2

    section

    column 3

    decision

    column 4

    entity

    1 Act, 7 (1) (b) refuse to register dog applicant for registration
    2 Act, 12 refuse to record dog’s new owner as registered keeper under s 7 (1) (b) applicant for registration
    3 Act, 13 (2) cancel registration of dog keeper of dog
    4 Act, 20 (1) (b) refuse to issue multiple dog licence applicant for licence
    5 Act, 21 (1) issue multiple dog licence on conditions applicant for licence
    6 Act, 22 (1) or (2) declare dog to be dangerous dog keeper of dog
    7 Act, 25 (1) (a) approve issue of dangerous dog licence person who, or whose animal, has been attacked or harassed by dog
    8 Act, 25 (1) (b) refuse to issue dangerous dog licence applicant for licence
    9 Act, 26 (1) issue dangerous dog licence on conditions applicant for licence
    10 Act, 33 vary or refuse to vary special licence licensee whose licence varied or applicant for variation
    11 Act, 36 (1) cancel special licence entity whose licence cancelled
    12 Act, 39C (2) (b) refuse to register racing greyhound applicant for registration
    13 Act, 39I (1) (b) refuse to issue racing greyhound controller licence applicant for licence
    14 Act, 39J (1) issue racing greyhound controller licence on conditions applicant for licence
    15 Act, 43 refuse to issue permit to take dog into prohibited area applicant for permit
    16 Act, 43 issue permit to take  dog into prohibited area on conditions applicant for permit
    17 Act, 53B (2) destroy dog keeper of dog
    18 Act, 53B (6) issue control order keeper of dog
    19 Act, 53C (2) destroy dog keeper of dog
    20 Act, 53C (4) issue control order keeper of dog
    21 Act, 62 (2) (c) refuse to release dog because premises where dog will be kept are not secure enough to prevent dog escaping person claiming release of dog
    22 Act, 63 (2) (c) refuse to release dog because premises where dog will be kept are secure not enough to prevent dog escaping person claiming release of dog
    23 Act, 67A (2) sell seized dog keeper of dog
    24 Act, 68A (2) destroy dog keeper of dog
    25 Act, 70 (4) impose conditions on return of dog keeper of dog
    26 Act, 72B (1) (b) refuse to issue breeding licence applicant for licence
    27 Act, 72E (1) impose condition on breeding licence licensee
    28 Act, 72F (1) refuse to vary breeding licence licensee
    29 Act, 72F (2) vary breeding licence on registrar’s initiative licensee
    30 Act, 72G (1) cancel a breeding licence person whose licence cancelled
    31 Act, 76 (1) refuse to issue permit to keep cat or dog that is not desexed applicant for permit
    32 Act, 77 revoke a permit if satisfied that dog or cat is no longer dog or cat to which s 76 (2) applies applicant for permit
    33 Act, 84AB (1) (b) refuse to register cat applicant for registration
    34 Act, 84AI refuse to record cat’s new owner as registered keeper under s 84AB (1) (b) applicant for registration
    35 Act, 84AJ (2) cancel registration of cat keeper of cat
    36 Act, 84C (1) (b) refuse to issue multiple cat licence applicant for licence
    37 Act, 84D (1) issue multiple cat licence on conditions applicant for licence
    38 Act, 92 (4) impose conditions on return of seized cat keeper of cat
    39 Act, s 98 not register accredited assistance animal applicant for registration
    40 Act, s 100 (3) (b) register assistance animal trainer on conditions applicant for registration
    41 Act, s 100 (3) (c) refuse to register assistance animal trainer applicant for registration
    42 Act, s 101 (1) suspend assistance animal trainer registration assistance animal trainer
    43 Act, s 102 cancel assistance animal trainer registration assistance animal trainer
    44 Act, s 104 (3) (b) register assistance animal assessor on conditions applicant for registration
    45 Act, s 104 (3) (c) refuse to register assistance animal assessor applicant for registration
    46 Act, s 105 (1) suspend assistance animal trainer assessor assistance animal assessor
    47 Act, s 106 cancel assistance animal assessor registration assistance animal assessor
    48 Act, 112 issue nuisance notice keeper of animal or occupier of place
    49 Act, 113 refuse to revoke nuisance notice person given notice
    50 Act, 114 (1) seize animal keeper of animal
    51 Act, 114 (4) refuse to return animal keeper of animal
    52 13 refuse to authorise person as identifier of domestic animals applicant for authorisation
    53 14 withdraw authorisation as identifier of domestic animals entity that has authorisation revoked
    54 19 prohibit entity operating domestic animals registry service licensed operator

    Dictionary

    (see s 2)

    Note 1The Legislation Act contains definitions and other provisions relevant to this regulation.

    Note 2For example, the Legislation Act, dict, pt 1 defines the following terms:

    ·     home address

    ·     penalty unit (see s 133)

    ·     person (see s 160)

    ·     veterinary practitioner.

    Note 3Terms used in this regulation have the same meaning that they have in the Domestic Animals Act 2000 (see Legislation Act, s 148). For example, the following terms are defined in the Domestic Animals Act 2000, dict:

    ·     animal welfare offence

    ·     carer

    ·     control order

    ·     dangerous dog

    ·     dangerous dog licence

    ·     de-sex

    ·     effective control

    ·     excluded offence

    ·     incorporated document

    ·     keeper

    ·     multiple dog licence

    ·     public place

    ·     racing greyhound

    ·     racing greyhound controller licence

    ·     registered keeper

    ·     registered racing greyhound

    ·     registrar.

    authorised identifier means a person who is authorised under section 13 as an identifier of domestic animals.

    corresponding law means any of the following:

    (a)Companion Animals Act 1998 (NSW);

    (b)Companion Animals Regulation 2008 (NSW);

    (c)Domestic Animals Act 1994 (Vic);

    (d)Domestic Animals Regulations 2005 (Vic).

    domestic animals registry service means a service of keeping records relating to domestic animals that, in relation to each animal about which records are kept—

    (a)contain identifying information about the animal and its owner; and

    (b)are referenced to the animal through information contained in an identifying microchip implanted in the animal.

    identifying microchip—see section 10.

    off-lead area means an area declared under the Act, section 40.

    unique identification number

    (a)for a microchip implanted in a dog—see section 7 (4) (b); and

    (b)for a microchip implanted in a cat—see section 9 (1) (b).

    Endnotes

    1. About the endnotes

      Amending and modifying laws are annotated in the legislation history and the amendment history.  Current modifications are not included in the republished law but are set out in the endnotes.

      Not all editorial amendments made under the Legislation Act 2001, part 11.3 are annotated in the amendment history. Full details of any amendments can be obtained from the Parliamentary Counsel’s Office.

      Uncommenced amending laws are not included in the republished law.  The details of these laws are underlined in the legislation history.  Uncommenced expiries are underlined in the legislation history and amendment history.

      If all the provisions of the law have been renumbered, a table of renumbered provisions gives details of previous and current numbering. 

      The endnotes also include a table of earlier republications.

    2. Abbreviation key

    A = Act NI = Notifiable instrument
    AF = Approved form o = order
    am = amended om = omitted/repealed
    amdt = amendment ord = ordinance
    AR = Assembly resolution orig = original
    ch = chapter par = paragraph/subparagraph
    CN = Commencement notice pres = present
    def = definition prev = previous
    DI = Disallowable instrument (prev...) = previously
    dict = dictionary pt = part
    disallowed = disallowed by the Legislative r = rule/subrule
    Assembly reloc = relocated
    div = division renum = renumbered
    exp = expires/expired R[X] = Republication No
    Gaz = gazette RI = reissue
    hdg = heading s = section/subsection
    IA = Interpretation Act 1967 sch = schedule
    ins = inserted/added sdiv = subdivision
    LA = Legislation Act 2001 SL = Subordinate law
    LR = legislation register sub = substituted
    LRA = Legislation (Republication) Act 1996 underlining = whole or part not commenced
    mod = modified/modification or to be expired
    1. Legislation history

      This regulation was originally the Domestic Animals Regulations 2001.  It was renamed under the Legislation Act 2001.

      Domestic Animals Regulation 2001 SL2001-17

      notified 12 June 2001 (Gaz 2001 No S32)
      s 1 and s 2 commenced 12 June 2001 (IA s 10B)

      remainder commenced 21 June 2001 (s 2)

      as amended by

      Domestic Animals Regulations Amendment 2001 SL2001-30

      notified 30 August 2001 (Gaz 2001 No 35)

      commenced 30 August 2001 (s 1)

      Domestic Animals Amendment Regulations 2002 (No 1) SL2002-15

      notified LR 19 June 2002

      commenced 19 June 2002 (s 2)

      Statute Law Amendment Act 2002 A2002-30 pt 3.19

      notified LR 16 September 2002
      s 1, s 2 taken to have commenced 19 May 1997 (LA s 75 (2))

      pt 3.19 commenced 17 September 2002 (s 2 (1))

      Domestic Animals Amendment Act 2002 A2002-44 pt 3

      notified LR 2 December 2002
      s 1, s 2 commenced 2 December 2002 (LA s 75)

      pt 3 commenced 3 December 2002 (s 2)

      Statute Law Amendment Act 2005 A2005-20 sch 3 pt 3.17

      notified LR 12 May 2005
      s 1, s 2 taken to have commenced 8 March 2005 (LA s 75 (2))

      sch 3 pt 3.17 commenced 12 November 2005 (s 2 (2) and LA s 79)

      Domestic Animals (Cat Containment) Amendment Act 2005 A2005-57 pt 3

      notified LR 23 November 2005

      s 1, s 2 commenced 23 November 2005 (LA s 75 (1))
      pt 3 commenced 23 May 2006 (s 2 and LA s 79)

      Domestic Animals Amendment Regulation 2008 (No 1) SL2008-18

      notified LR 30 April 2008

      s 1, s 2 commenced 30 April 2008 (LA s 75 (1))
      remainder commenced 1 May 2008 (s 2 and see Domestic Animals Amendment Act 2007 A2007-35, s 2 and CN2008-6)

      ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal Legislation Amendment Act 2008 (No 2) A2008-37 sch 1 pt 1.31

      notified LR 4 September 2008
      s 1, s 2 commenced 4 September 2008 (LA s 75 (1))
      sch 1 pt 1.31 commenced 2 February 2009 (s 2 (1) and see ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 2008 A2008-35, s 2 (1) and CN2009-2)

      Statute Law Amendment Act 2009 (No 2) A2009-49 sch 3 pt 3.20

      notified LR 26 November 2009
      s 1, s 2 commenced 26 November 2009 (LA s 75 (1))

      sch 3 pt 3.20 commenced 17 December 2009 (s 2)

      Domestic Animals Amendment Act 2010 A2010-3 sch 1 pt 1.1

      notified LR 17 February 2010

      s 1, s 2 commenced 17 February 2010 (LA s 75 (1))
      sch 1 pt 1.1 commenced 18 February 2010 (s 2)

      Statute Law Amendment Act 2011 (No 3) A2011-52 sch 1 pt 1.1

      notified LR 28 November 2011
      s 1, s 2 commenced 28 November 2011 (LA s 75 (1))

      sch 1 pt 1.1 commenced 12 December 2011 (s 2)

      Statute Law Amendment Act 2013 A2013-19 sch 3 pt 3.13

      notified LR 24 May 2013
      s 1, s 2 commenced 24 May 2013 (LA s 75 (1))

      sch 3 pt 3.13 commenced 14 June 2013 (s 2)

      Domestic Animals (Breeding) Legislation Amendment Act 2015 A2015-9 pt 4

      notified LR 7 April 2015
      s 1, s 2 commenced 7 April 2015 (LA s 75 (1))
      pt 4 commenced 15 September 2015 (s 2 and CN2015-19)

      Transport Canberra and City Services Legislation Amendment Act 2017 A2017-2 pt 3

      notified LR 22 February 2017

      s 1, s 2 commenced 22 February 2017 (LA s 75 (1))
      pt 3 commenced 23 February 2017 (s 2)

      Domestic Animals (Racing Greyhounds) Amendment Act 2017

      A2017-44 pt 3 (as am by A2018‑11 sch 1)

      notified LR 5 December 2017

      s 1, s 2 commenced 5 December 2017 (LA s 75 (1))
      pt 3 commenced 30 April 2018 (s 2)

      Domestic Animals (Dangerous Dogs) Legislation Amendment Act 2017 A2017-46 pt 3

      notified LR 13 December 2017

      s 1, s 2 commenced 13 December 2017 (LA s 75 (1))
      pt 3 commenced 14 December 2017 (s 2)

      Domestic Animals Legislation Amendment Act 2018 A2018-11 pt 3, sch 1

      notified LR 18 April 2018
      s 1, s 2 commenced 18 April 2018 (LA s 75 (1))
      pt 3 commenced 30 April 2018 (s 2 (1) and see Domestic Animals (Racing Greyhounds) Amendment Act 2017 A2017-44 s 2)
      sch 1 commenced 30 April 2018 (s 2 (2) and see Domestic Animals (Racing Greyhounds) Amendment Act 2017 A2017-44 s 2)

      NoteSch 1 amends the Domestic Animals (Racing Greyhounds) Amendment Act 2017 A2017-44.

      Veterinary Practice Act 2018 A2018-32 sch 3 pt 3.4

      notified LR 30 August 2018
      s 1, s 2 commenced 30 August 2018 (LA s 75 (1))
      sch 3 pt 3.4 commenced 21 December 2018 (s 2 and CN2018-12)

      Animal Welfare Legislation Amendment Act 2019 A2019-35 pt 6

      notified LR 10 October 2019
      s 1, s 2 commenced 10 October 2019 (LA s 75 (1))
      pt 6 commenced 10 April 2020 (s 2 (2))

      Domestic Animals Legislation Amendment Act 2021 A2021-11 pt 3

      notified LR 19 May 2021
      s 1, s 2 commenced 19 May 2021 (LA s 75 (1))
      pt 3 commenced 1 July 2021 (s 2)

      Domestic Animals Legislation Amendment Act 2022 A2022-6 pt 3, sch 1 pt 1.2

      notified LR 13 April 2022
      s 1, s 2 commenced 13 April 2022 (LA s 75 (1))
      pt 3, sch 1 pt 1.2 commenced 1 July 2022 (s 2)

      Better Regulation Legislation Amendment Act 2025 A2025-13 pt 7

      notified LR 26 May 2025
      s 1, s 2 commenced 26 May 2025 (LA s 75 (1))
      pt 7 commenced 9 June 2025 (s 2 (1))

    2. Amendment history

      Preliminary

      pt 1 hdgins A2005‑57 s 18

      Name of regulation

      s 1am R6 LA

      Dictionary

      s 2om R1 (IA s 43 (4))

      ins A2002‑30 amdt 3.241

      sub A2005‑57 s 19

      am SL2008‑18 s 4

      Notes

      s 3sub A2002‑30 amdt 3.241; A2005‑57 s 19

      Offences against regulation—application of Criminal Code etc

      s 4sub A2002‑30 amdt 3.241; A2002‑44 s 23; A2005‑57 s 19

      Dogs

      pt 2 hdgins A2005‑57 s 19

      Information included in application to register dog—Act, s 6

      s 4Ains A2022‑6 amdt 1.21

      Dog registration information—Act, s 8

      s 5sub A2002‑30 amdt 3.241; A2005‑57 s 19

      am A2017‑46 s 143; pars renum R19 LA; A2018‑11 s 68; A2021‑11 ss 12-14; pars renum R23 LA

      sub A2022‑6 amdt 1.21

      Information on dog registration certificates—Act, s 11 (3)

      s 6om A2005‑20 amdt 3.140

      ins A2005‑57 s 19

      am SL2008‑18 s 5; A2017‑46 s 144; pars renum R19 LA; A2018‑11 s 69; A2021‑11 s 15; A2022‑6 amdt 1.22

      Multiple dog licence prescribed conditions—Act, s 21 (4) (a)

      s 6Ains SL2008‑18 s 6

      om A2017‑46 s 145

      ins A2018‑11 s 70

      Dangerous dog licence prescribed conditions—Act, s 26 (3) (a)

      s 6Bins A2018‑11 s 70

      Information on greyhound registration certificates—Act, s 39E

      s 6Cins A2018‑11 s 70

      am A2022‑6 amdt 1.23

      Prescribed control orders—Act, s 53CA (a)

      s 6Dins A2018‑11 s 70

      Home impoundment prescribed conditions—Act, s 56A (4) (a) and s 60 (4) (a)

      s 6Eins A2018‑11 s 70

      How dogs must be identified—Act, s 83

      s 7om A2005‑20 amdt 3.140

      ins A2005‑57 s 19

      sub SL2008‑18 s 7

      (7), (8) exp 1 May 2011 (s 7 (8))

      am A2017‑46 s 146; A2018‑11 s 71, s 72; ss renum R20 LA; A2018‑32 amdt 3.7

      Cats

      pt 3 hdgins A2005‑57 s 19

      sub SL2008‑18 s 8

      Cats to which compulsory identification applies—Act, s 83

      s 8om A2005‑20 amdt 3.140

      ins A2005‑57 s 19

      am A2018‑32 amdt 3.7

      How cats must be identified—Act, s 83

      s 9om A2005‑20 amdt 3.140

      ins A2005‑57 s 19

      am SL2008‑18 ss 9-11

      (3), (4) exp 30 June 2008 (s 9 (4))

      Information included in application to register cat—Act, s 84AA

      s 9AAins A2022‑6 s 13

      Cat registration information—Act, s 84AC

      s 9ABins A2022‑6 s 13

      Information on cat registration certificate—Act, s 84AH (3)

      s 9ACins A2022‑6 s 13

      Multiple cat licences—requirement to be licensed

      s 9Ains SL2008‑18 s 12

      Implanting microchips

      pt 4 hdgins A2005‑57 s 19

      sub SL2008‑18 s 13

      Approval of identifying microchip

      s 10om A2005‑20 amdt 3.140

      ins A2005‑57 s 19

      sub SL2008‑18 s 13

      Selling or supplying fake identifying microchips

      s 11om A2005‑20 amdt 3.140

      ins A2005‑57 s 19

      sub SL2008‑18 s 13

      Information to be given to domestic animals registry services

      s 12om A2005‑20 amdt 3.140

      ins A2005‑57 s 19

      sub SL2008‑18 s 13

      am A2018‑32 amdt 3.7

      Authorisation of identifiers

      s 13om A2005‑20 amdt 3.140

      ins A2005‑57 s 19

      sub SL2008‑18 s 13

      Withdrawal of authorisation

      s 14sub A2005‑57 s 19; SL2008‑18 s 13

      Identifying microchip to be implanted only by vet or authorised identifier

      s 15 hdgsub A2010‑3 amdt 1.1

      s 15ins A2005‑57 s 19

      sub SL2008‑18 s 13

      am A2018‑32 amdt 3.7

      Code of practice about implanting identifying microchips

      s 16ins A2005‑57 s 19

      sub SL2008‑18 s 13

      Requirement to scan for identifying microchips

      s 17orig s 17

      renum as s 24

      pres s 17

      ins SL2008‑18 s 13

      Operation of domestic animals registry services

      s 18ins SL2008‑18 s 13

      Prohibition of certain operators

      s 19ins SL2008‑18 s 13

      Operator to provide information

      s 20ins SL2008‑18 s 13

      Notification of ceasing to operate domestic animals registry services

      s 21ins SL2008‑18 s 13

      Code of practice about operation of domestic animals registry service

      s 22ins SL2008‑18 s 13

      Reviewable decisions–Act, s 118, def reviewable decision

      s 23ins SL2008‑18 s 13

      sub A2008‑37 amdt 1.126

      Right of review and notice–Act, s 119 and 120 (a)

      s 23Ains A2008‑37 amdt 1.126

      Miscellaneous

      pt 5 hdgins A2005‑57 s 19

      Dishonoured etc credit card transactions

      s 24 hdgsub A2025-13 s 16

      s 24(prev s 17) ins A2005‑57 s 19

      renum as s 24 R9 LA (see SL2008‑18 s 14)

      am A2025-13 ss 17-19

      Incorporation of documents

      s 25ins SL2008‑18 s 15

      am A2013‑19 amdt 3.84

      Reviewable decisions

      sch 1sub SL2001‑30 s 3

      am SL2002‑15 s 4; items renum R3 LA (see SL2002‑15 s 5)

      om A2005‑20 amdt 3.141

      ins A2008‑37 amdt 1.127

      am A2011‑52 amdt 1.1; items renum R15 LA; A2015‑9 s 16; items renum R17 LA; A2017‑2 s 5, s 6; items renum R18 LA; A2017‑46 ss 147-150; items renum R19 LA; A2018‑11


      ss 73-75; items renum R20 LA; A2019‑35 s 132; items renum R22 LA; A2021‑11 s 16, s 17; A2022‑6 s 14, amdt 1.24; items renum R24 LA

      Dictionary

      dictins A2005‑57 s 20

      sub SL2008‑18 s 16

      am A2009‑49 amdt 3.45; A2013‑19 amdt 3.85; A2017‑46 s 151; A2017-44 s 39; A2018‑11 s 77; A2018‑32 amdt 3.7; A2021‑11 s 18

      def authorised identifier ins A2005‑57 s 20

      sub SL2008‑18 s 16

      def corresponding law ins SL2008‑18 s 16

      am A2013‑19 amdt 3.86; A2015‑9 s 17

      def domestic animals registry service ins SL2008‑18 s 16

      def identifying microchip ins A2005‑57 s 20

      sub SL2008‑18 s 16

      def off-lead area ins A2018‑11 s 76

      def unique identification number ins SL2008‑18 s 16

    1. Earlier republications

      Some earlier republications were not numbered. The number in column 1 refers to the publication order. 

      Since 12 September 2001 every authorised republication has been published in electronic pdf format on the ACT legislation register.  A selection of authorised republications have also been published in printed format. These republications are marked with an asterisk (*) in column 1.  Electronic and printed versions of an authorised republication are identical.

    Republication No Amendments to Republication date
    1 not amended 1 July 2001
    2 SL2001‑30 30 August 2001
    3 SL2002‑15 19 June 2002
    4 A2002‑30 17 September 2002
    5 A2002‑44 3 December 2002
    6 A2002‑44 2 November 2004
    7 A2005‑20 12 November 2005
    8 A2005‑57 23 May 2006
    9 (RI) ‡ SL2008‑18 3 March 2011
    10 (RI) ‡ SL2008‑18 3 March 2011
    11 (RI) ‡ A2008‑37 3 March 2011
    12 (RI) ‡ A2009‑49 3 March 2011
    13 (RI) ‡ A2010‑3 3 March 2011
    14 A2010‑3 2 May 2011
    15 A2011‑52 12 December 2011
    16 A2013‑19 14 June 2013
    17 A2015‑9 15 September 2015
    18 A2017‑2 23 February 2017
    19 A2017‑46 14 December 2017
    20 A2018‑11 30 April 2018
    21 A2018‑32 21 December 2018
    22 A2019‑35 10 April 2020
    23 A2021‑11 1 July 2021
    24 A2022‑6 1 July 2022
    ‡ includes textual correction in s 9
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