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Dog Control Act 1996  013
Commenced: 1 Jul 1996
Registration and Registration Fees
34   Dogs register




                   Registration and Registration Fees

   34. Dogs register---(1) Every territorial authority shall keep a
 register of all dogs registered with it under this Act.

   (2) The register shall contain the following information in respect of
 each dog:
   (a) The name, date of birth, and address of the owner of the dog:
   (b) The address at which the dog is ordinarily kept:
   (c) A description of the dog, which may include the breed, colour, and
         any distinguishing marks:
   (d) The age of the dog:
   (e) Whether the dog is classified as a dangerous dog under section 31
         of this Act:
   (f) The sex of the dog, including whether the dog is neutered or not:
   (g) A description of any tattoo or other permanent identification on
         the dog:
   (h) The registration number of the collar, label, or disc issued for
         that dog:
   (i) Such other relevant information as the territorial authority
         considers necessary for the purposes of this Act.

   (3) The territorial authority shall provide a sufficient number of
 places in its district, and, if necessary outside its district, at which
 dogs may be registered.

   (4) There shall be kept at every place of registration a supply of
 labels or discs numbered consecutively and marked with the name of the
 district and the year for which they are issued.

   (5) There shall also be kept for sale at every place of registration a
 supply of dog collars.
     Cf. 1982, No. 42, s. 35 (1)-(3), (6), (7)
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