Animal Identification Act 1993 (No. 96 of 1993).
Country
Type of law
Legislation
Abstract
This Act makes provision for the registration and monitoring of systems for the identification of animals. Registration by may be effected by the Director-General (defined in section 2) of any identification system which: (a) Provides unique, clear, and lasting identification of animals of any kind or description, having regard to (i) The distribution of; and (ii) Management practices relating to; and (iii) Any other relevant characteristics of, animals of that kind or description; and (b) Provides a satisfactory method for the regular and continuing updating of identifications within the system; and (c) Does not create confusion with any other registered system. The Director-General shall monitor the effectiveness and efficiency of identification systems registered under this Act.
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Long title of text
An Act to facilitate the identification of animals, with the object of providing evidence of ownership of animals.
Date of text
Notes
The text includes an amendment made by the Animal Identification Act 1999 (No. 27 of 1999) to section 9 of the 1993 Act.
Repealed
Yes
Source language
English
Legislation Amendment
No