Microchipping: Is It Law Now?

[Kirislin]

I'm having a discussion with a friend at the moment. I've been telling him he must provide microchip numbers when advertising puppies for sale in Victoria. Am I right? Where can I find the legislation?

[Alkhe]

Yep - Domestic Animals Act 1994 (Vic), s12A(2)(a). You can dowload it from legislation.vic.gov.au, or http://www.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/sinodisp/au/legis/vic/consol_act/daa1994163/s12a.html

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

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

(b) the dog or cat is the subject of written veterinary advice that the

health of the dog or cat is liable to be significantly prejudiced if

it is implanted with a prescribed permanent identification device, in

accordance with section 10D(2); or

© in the case of a registered domestic animal business, the

advertisement includes the registered domestic animal business number

and the name of the Council that issued the number.

It's not mandatory in all states though.

Edited September 27, 2013 by Alkhe

[Kirislin]

many thanks

[Alkhe]

No worries - I'm way too familiar with this piece of legislation, unfortunately! :laugh:

[Linda K]

think the only way out of it is if the animals are FTGH or they are a Domestic Animal Business and quote their DAB no in the add instead

[Kirislin]

think the only way out of it is if the animals are FTGH or they are a Domestic Animal Business and quote their DAB no in the add instead

neither of these apply.