Criminal Offence for Keeping More Than 20 Adult Female Dogs at a Dog Premises (Puppy Farming)
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Amendment (Puppy Farming) Bill 2024
1st House
2nd House
Law
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Effects of this bill
If this bill passes, it means that:
People managing dog premises cannot keep more than 20 female dogs over six months old.
Fines range from $500 to $2,500 for breaking these rules.
The rules do not apply to people breeding dogs under an animal research authority.
The relevant authority must conduct a statutory review of these laws.