Animal Identification Act (No. 96 of 1993). Country/Territory New Zealand Document type Legislation Date 1993 (1999) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Livestock Keyword Basic legislation Marking/identification Registration Inspection Classification/declassification Ownership Geographical area Oceania Entry into force notes Different sections of this Act have different entry into force dates. Abstract This Act aims to facilitate the identification of animals, with the object of providing evidence of ownership. It provides for the registration, by the Director-General responsible for the administration of this Act, of identification systems which satisy certain quality requirements. Identification relates to (i) the distribution of; (ii) management practices relating to; and (iii) any other relevant characteristics of animals (sect. 3). The DG shall also monitor the effectiveness and efficienc Full text English Website www.legislation.govt.nz