Notice to Members:
Clause 82 – Your Questions Answered
Dogs Victoria has obtained a clarification from the Bureau of Animal Welfare of the impact of the new Clause 82 of the Animals Legislation Amendment (Animal Care) Bill 2007 which makes it an offence to exhibit a dog with a docked tail, which is regarded as a prohibited procedure under the legislation.
The following information provides answers to the most common questions. Please continue to call the Office for any further clarification that you require.
For your information, Management Committee at the November meeting approved the following recommendation:
“That as from the enactment of the Animals Legislation Amendment (Animal Care) Bill 2007, DOGS Victoria will not accept the registration of any dog with a shortened tail without full documentation validating that such shortening is in compliance with Clause 82 C and D of the Act.”
In 2008 members of dogs with shortened tails will be offered small ID cards to provide evidence that the dog complies with the legislation.
A follow-up Q & A sheet will be also developed early in 2008 to clarify the provisions of Clause 89 which make it an offence to recklessly breed and sell dogs with one of the 5 listed diseases.
Regards
Elizabeth White
Chief Executive
DOGS Victoria
Ph. 03 9788 2500 Fax. 03 9788 2599
Email ewhite@dogsvictoria.org.au
www:dogsvictoria.org.au
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