Where Is The Nsw Legislation Re: Puppies

[BlackJaq]

I have been looking for a link for somebody to try and educate them a little on their responsibilities when trying to sell puppies. Yes, it concerns a buy, swap and sell page :p

So, is it actually required by law that puppies be 8 weeks old? Do they have to be vaccinated? When do they have to be chipped by? And where do I find the legislation concerning this? :p

[minimax]

I think the DPI has all the info - might be slightly different for different states though.

http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0004/299803/Breeding-dogs-and-cats-code-of-practice.pdf

[melzawelza]

Companion animals act here covers the microchipping. They cannot sell the puppies without microchipping them first.

You're after Section 8

8 Identification required from 12 weeks of age and before sale

(1) A companion animal must be identified as required by the regulations from the time the animal is 12 weeks old.

(2) A companion animal must not be sold unless it has been identified as required by the regulations (even if it is less than 12 weeks old when it is sold).

The fine would be $165 per puppy.

I think the stuff re age of sale and vaccinations is in the Code of Practice for breeding cats and dogs here. I don't really know that code of practice well though so can't direct you to exactly where within it it will be.

Hope that helps.

ETA: Just reading through the code of practice, check out page 28:

8.2.1.8 Kittens and puppies must be vaccinated against common infectious diseases in accordance with best practice clinical guidelines, in consultation with a veterinary practitioner.

The word 'must' means it is not optional.

And then page 30:

9.1.1.1 Puppies and kittens must not be re-homed before they are 8 weeks of age.

9.1.1.3 No dog or puppy, cat or kitten may be sold unless vaccinated in compliance with the requirements of Section 8.2 of this Code.

9.1.1.4 All dogs and cats re-homed must be microchipped, and treated to remove gastrointestinal parasites prior to release.

Edit again: Page 7 has the consequences for failing to meet the standards (which is everything that says 'must')

This Code contains both standards and guidelines for the care of dogs or cats for breeding. The standards have legal effect in three ways:• Failure to meet a standard may result in a Penalty Infringement Notice or a prosecution under Clause 20 of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (General) Regulation 2006.• In more serious cases, failure to meet a standard may support a prosecution for an offence under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1979.

Edited February 19, 2013 by melzawelza

[BlackJaq]

Thank You!

[WExtremeG]

Wish QLD would catch up.