(1) Section 44(1) to (3)--
renumber as section 44(2) to (4).
(2) Section 44(4)--
omit.
(3) Section 44--
insert--
'(1) This section does not apply to--
(a) the operator of a pound or shelter; or
(b) the owner of a cat or dog less than 12 weeks old.'.
(4) Section 44(2), as renumbered, note--
omit.
(5) Section 44(3), as renumbered, note--
omit, insert--
'Note--
See also section 216 (Cat or dog not registered at commencement).'.
(6) Section 44(4), as renumbered, 'subsection (1) or (2)'--
omit, insert--
'subsection (2) or (3)'.