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(c) a veterinary surgeon certifies in writing that de-sexing the dog or cat would be a serious health risk to the animal.

16S Section 74A

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74A Sale of older dogs and cats not de-sexed

(1) A person commits an offence if—

(a) the person sells a dog or cat that has not been de-sexed; and

(b) either—

(i) for a dog—the dog is 6 months old or older; or

(ii) for a cat—the cat is 3 months old or older; and

Maximum penalty: 50 penalty units.

(2) An offence against this section is strict liability offence.

(3) Subsection (1) does not apply to a dog or cat if a veterinary surgeon certifies in writing before the dog was sold that de-sexing the animal would be a serious health risk to the animal.

16T Approval or refusal of applications

Section 76 (2)

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(2) In making a decision under subsection (1), the registrar—

(a) may consider the following:

(i) whether the animal is kept for breeding or used, bred or bought for show;

(ii) whether it would be detrimental to the health of the animal if it were to be de-sexed;

(iii) any other relevant matter; and

(b) must consider the safety of the public.

(3) The registrar may issue a permit—

(a) for a stated period; and

(b) on any other condition.

16U Term of permits

Section 78

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16V Production of permits

Section 79 (1)

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(1) A keeper or owner of a dog or cat commits an offence if—

(a) an authorised person asks the keeper or owner to show a permit for the dog or cat; and

(b) the keeper or owner fails to show the permit to the authorised person within 24 hours after being asked.

Maximum penalty: 5 penalty units.

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