For Victorian Breeders and Rescue Groups (Apologies if this is common knowledge)

Pet Exchange Register

Victorian Government’s new online database, the ‘Pet Exchange Register’ comes into effect on the 1st July 2019.

From 1 July 2019, any person or business advertising, to sell or give away, a dog or cat will need to be ‘enrolled’ on the Pet Exchange Register. There is no requirement to enter details of cats or dogs that have been sold or given away prior to that date. Once enrolled, a ‘source number’ will be generated to identify each seller.

From 1 July, it will be an offence under Victorian law to advertise a dog or cat unless the advertisement includes the animal’s microchip number and the seller’s source number. Both the person selling, or giving-away, the pet and the publisher of the advertisement will face penalties if they fail to comply with the new regulations.

From the Agriculture Victoria website:

agriculture.vic.gov.au/pets/puppy-farm-legislation/pet-exchange-register

If you are a registered domestic animal business or voluntarily enrolled foster carer with your local council, there is no need to register as a source number will be provided to you before 1 July 2019 with instructions for use.

From 1 July 2019, it will be an offence to advertise a dog or cat for sale unless the advertisement includes the animal’s microchip number and the source number generated by the Register.

Offences apply to both the person selling the pet, along with the publisher that publishes a non-compliant advertisement.

From 1 July 2019, members of the public will be able to access limited information on the Register, regarding advertisers of dogs and cats. ... See MoreSee Less

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