44Dog not wearing proper label or disc deemed unregistered
Any dog not wearing a collar having a current registration label or disc attached shall, until the contrary is proved, be deemed to be unregistered.
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- 1982 No 42 s 41
Dog Control Act 1996
Registration and registration fees
44: Dog not wearing proper label or disc deemed unregistered
"Dogs must wear a registration label or disc on their collar to be considered registered."
If you have a dog, it must wear a collar with a current registration label or disc. If your dog is not wearing this, it will be considered unregistered until you prove otherwise. You need to make sure your dog has the right label or disc on its collar.
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