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Animal Identification Act 1993 (No. 96 of 1993).

Country/Territory
New Zealand
Document type
Legislation
Date
1993
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to facilitate the identification of animals, with the object of providing evidence of ownership of animals.
Subject
Livestock, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Marking/identification Registration Data collection/reporting Dangerous animal/harmful animal
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Oceania, South Pacific
Abstract

This Act makes provision for the registration and monitoring of systems for the identification of animals. Registration by may be effected by the Director-General (defined in section 2) of any identification system which: (a) Provides unique, clear, and lasting identification of animals of any kind or description, having regard to (i) The distribution of; and (ii) Management practices relating to; and (iii) Any other relevant characteristics of, animals of that kind or description; and (b) Provides a satisfactory method for the regular and continuing updating of identifications within the system; and (c) Does not create confusion with any other registered system. The Director-General shall monitor the effectiveness and efficiency of identification systems registered under this Act.

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References - Legislation

Repealed by

National Animal Identification and Tracing Act, 2012 (Act No. 2).

Legislation | New Zealand | 2012

Keyword: Animal health, Animal production, Traceability/product tracing, Ranching/captive breeding, Cattle, Pests/diseases, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

National Animal Identification and Tracing Act 2012 (No. 2 of 2012).

Legislation | New Zealand | 2012 (2018)

Keyword: Traceability/product tracing, Institution, Public health, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Food quality control/food safety, Animal health, Animal production, Marking/identification

Source: FAO, FAOLEX