(1) The registrar may, by written notice to the registered keeper of a dog or cat, require the keeper to give the registrar information that is reasonably necessary for carrying out a function under this Act.
(2) The written notice must state—
(a) the information required to be given; and
(b) how the registered keeper may give the information; and
(c) the period, of not less than 28 days after the notice is given, in which the notice must be complied with; and
(d) that the registration of the dog or cat may be cancelled if the keeper fails to comply with the notice.
Note 1 It is an offence to make a false or misleading statement, give false or misleading information or produce a false or misleading document (see Criminal Code
, pt 3.4).
Note 2 The Legislation Act
, s 170 deals with the application of the privilege against self-incrimination.