South Australian Numbered Acts

DOG AND CAT MANAGEMENT (MISCELLANEOUS) AMENDMENT ACT 2016 (NO 33 OF 2016) - SECT 55

55—Insertion of section 81B

After section 81A insert:

81B—Offence to interfere with identification of dog or cat

A person must not, without reasonable excuse, interfere with or remove—

            (a)         a microchip; or

            (b)         any other form of identification worn by or attached to a dog or cat,

(whether or not the microchip or other identification is required under this Act).

Maximum penalty: $5 000.

Expiation fee: $315.