REPUBLIC OF NAURU
DOG MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL (LICENSING OF DOGS) REGULATIONS 2018
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SL No. 7 of 2018
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Notified: 27th March 2018
Table of Contents

1	Citation
2	Commencement
3	Application for dog licence
4	Dog licence
5	Change of ownership of dog
6	Sale or giving away of dangerous dog
7	Annual licence fee
8	Penalty
9	Notice of infringement
10	Lost tags
SCHEDULE 1
SCHEDULE 2

Cabinet makes the following Regulations under section 46 of the Dog Management and Control Act 2017: 
1	Citation
These Regulations may be cited as the Dog Management and Control (Licensing of Dogs) Regulations 2018.
2	Commencement
These Regulations commence on the day they are notified in the Gazette.
3	Application for dog licence
(1)	For the purposes of section 12 (2) (a) of the Act, the prescribed form for an application for a dog licence is set out in Form 1 of Schedule 1.

(2)	The licence fee to be paid by a dog owner on applying for a dog licence under section 12(2)(b) of the Act is set out in Item 1 of Schedule 2. 

(3)	The licence fee to be paid by a dog owner under section 12(2)(b) of the Act on applying for a dog licence for a dangerous dog is set out in Item 2 of Schedule 2.
4	Dog licence
For the purposes of section 13(c) of the Act, the Authority shall issue a licence in the form set out in Form 2 of Schedule 1. 
5	Change of ownership of dog
For the purposes of section 16 of the Act, any change of ownership of a dog shall be notified by the new owner to the Authority in the form set out in Form 3 of Schedule 1.
6	Sale or giving away of dangerous dog
For the purposes of section 24 of the Act, the form to be used by a person to notify the Authority of the sale or giving away of a dangerous dog is set out in Form 4 of Schedule 1. 
7	Annual licence fee
(1)	For the purposes of section 17 of the Act, the prescribed annual licence fee is set out in Item 3 of Schedule 2. 

(2)	The annual licence fee to be paid by the owner of a dangerous dog is set out in Item 4 in Schedule 2. 
8	Penalty
For the purposes of section 29 of the Act, the prescribed penalty to be paid by a dog owner on reclaiming his or her dog under section 28(2) (b) of the Act is set out in Item 5 of Schedule 2. 

9	Notice of infringement
(1)	For the purposes of sections 11 and 41 of the Act, an authorised officer may issue a notice of infringement on a dog owner upon inspection of the owner’s premises. 

(2)	The notice under subregulation (1) shall provide that:

(a)	the dog must be licensed within 5 days of receipt of the notice;

(b)	if the dog is not licensed as required by the notice, the dog may be removed and disposed of by the Authority; and

(c)	the owner shall be prosecuted for not complying with the notice and the licensing requirements under the Act. 
10	Lost tags
A dog owner who loses a dog tag shall pay the fee set out in Item 6 of Schedule 2. 

SCHEDULE 1
FORM 1
REPUBLIC OF NAURU

Dog Management and Control Act 2017
Section 12(2)(a);Regulation 3(1)
APPLICATION FOR DOG LICENCE
Note: 
(i)	All dogs over and above the age of 6 months must be licensed. If you do not obtain a licence for your dog, you will be prosecuted and will be liable to a fine of up to $5,000.00. If you still do not licence your dog after the first fine, you will be liable to a fine of up to $50,000 or to a term of imprisonment of up to 2 years or to both.
(ii)	The owner must ensure that section 25 regarding diseased dogs is complied with. 
(iii)	An owner cannot register more than 2 dogs. 

- New license                                                        - Renewal                              Dog License Number:

DOG OWNER’S PARTICULARS: 

Name: …………………………………………………..
Telephone: ……………………………………………….
Email Contact: ……………………………………………
Address: …………………………………………………..
	DOG PARTICULARS:

Name: ………………………………………………………..
Breed (if identifiable):……………………………………..

Gender: ……………………………………………………...

Colour: ……………………………………………………….

Approximate age: …………………………………………	
DESCRIPTION OF DOG (including any specific identifiable features):

Is the dog a potential danger to the public? Yes or No? If yes, provide details. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Has your dog bitten or attacked a person? If yes, provide details: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………... 
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………	
Is the dog a: (tick as appropriate)
•	Pet; or
•	Guard dog?	Type of premises where dog will be kept (tick as appropriate)
•	Home (if pet dog) 
•	In the case of a guard dog, state the place:……………………………………………………	
Has the dog been de-sexed? Yes/No

If yes, when was the dog de-sexed?	Imported Dogs 
•	Copy of Quarantine certificate from exporting country;
•	Copy of import permit issued by Nauru Quarantine;
•	Other details.	
You are reminded that the details provided here are required under the Act and if the details are inaccurate or false, you will be liable to prosecution. 

I declare that the contents of this application are true and correct. I am informed of the consequences for providing any misleading or inaccurate details.

Printed Name:……………………………………………. Signature:………………………………….. Date:   /    /20….	
Dog Licence No  :  
Fee paid              : 
Receipt No          : 
Date paid            : ……/……/20….	 Photo of Dog	

FORM 2
REPUBLIC OF NAURU
Dog Management and Control Act 2017
Section 13(c); Regulation 4
DOG LICENCE 

The licence expires on: ……/……./20…..                                                 Dog Licence Number: …………..
THIS LICENCE is issued to: Mr/Mrs/Miss …………………………………………………. of ………………. for his/her (female/male) dog named ………………………………………, a ………………………………… (dog breed). 

The obligations of the owner under the Act include the following: 

1.	The collar and tag issued for the dog with this licence shall be used only in respect of the licensed dog.
2.	The dog must be leashed while in a public place and the owner must remove and dispose of any faeces left by his or her dog in a public place.
3.	The tag issued with this licence must be fastened around the dog’s neck whilst the licence is current. 
4.	The dog owner shall not remove a current tag from the dog without just cause or advice from a veterinarian.
5.	The dog owner shall not use a tag that is not valid or has expired. 
6.	Authorised officers are permitted by law to enter and inspect any premises without any hindrance or interference by the owner or any other person. 
7.	The Licence shall be produced by the owner upon demand by an authorised officer.
8.	The owner must ensure that his or her dog does not create any nuisance. 

Dangerous dog: 
1.	A warning sign for the public must be displayed in case of dangerous dogs. 
2.	The owner must report to the Authority the sale or transfer of a dangerous dog to any other person. 
3.	The owner must report a missing dangerous dog to the Authority. 

These are offences for which you are liable for prosecution and if found guilty, you will be liable to a fine up to $10,000 or imprisonment of term up to 12 months or to both. 

Prohibition on organised dog fighting:
The dog owner shall not: 
(a)	import, own, keep, sell, breed or train or cause to import, own, keep, sell, breed or train a dog for the purposes of dog fight; 
(b)	supply to another person any dog for the purposes of having the dog participate in a dog fight;
(c)	organise or attempt to organise a dog fight; 
(d)	knowingly receive money for admission to a dog fight; 
(e)	publicise a proposed dog fight; 
(f)	make or accept a bet on the outcome of a dog fight; 
(g)	participate in a dog fight; 
(h)	film and circulate by electronic means a recording of dogs fighting; 
(i)	supply any premises for use for a dog fight.

Organised dog fighting is an offence for which you are liable for prosecution and if found guilty, you will be liable to a fine of up to $50,000 or to a term of imprisonment of up to 3 years or to both.

ISSUED on this ……….. day of ……………………………………… 20….. 

…………………………………………………………..
DOG LICENSING AUTHORITY

FORM 3

REPUBLIC OF NAURU

Dog Management and Control Act 2017
Section 16; Regulation 5

NOTE: A change of dog ownership must be notified to the Dog Licensing Authority within 7 days of such change. You can be liable to a fine of up to $5,000.00 or to a term of imprisonment of up to 12 months or to both if you fail to notify the Dog Licensing Authority. 

Dog Licence Number:…………….

NOTICE OF CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP OF DOG

To: 	The Dog Licensing Authority
Nauru

NOTICE: 

I/We                  and (                                                                                                 )
hereby give notice of the change of ownership of a (female/male) dog, named....................................., a ………………………..(breed), with the approximate age of…………….., registered on ……./……/20……
	
PARTICULARS OF NEW OWNER

Name: …………………………………………………………………………………………………
Telephone: ……………………………Email Contact: ……………………………………………
Address: ………………………………………………………………………………………………	

Signature of new owner: ………………………………… Date: …./…./20….

	

FORM 4

REPUBLIC OF NAURU

Dog Management and Control Act 2017
Section 24; Regulation 6

NOTE: It is the duty of the dog owner to notify the Authority if the dog has been sold or given away.  

Dog Licence Number:…………….

NOTICE OF SALE OR GIVING AWAY OF DANGEROUS DOG

To: 	The Dog Licensing Authority
Nauru

NOTICE: 

I/We                  and (                                                                                                 )
hereby give notice of the change of ownership of a (female/male) dog, named....................................., a ………………………..(breed), with the approximate age of…………….., registered on ……./……/20……

The dog was sold/transferred on ....../……/20….
	
PARTICULARS OF NEW OWNER

Name: …………………………………………………………………………………………………
Telephone: ……………………………Email Contact: ……………………………………………
Address: ………………………………………………………………………………………………	

Signature of owner: ………………………………… Date: …./…./20….

SCHEDULE 2
FEES
ITEM NO.	NATURE OF FEE	ACT/REGULATIONS	FEE
($)	
1	Application for dog licence	Section 12(2)(b);Regulation 3(2)	$100.00 	
2	Application for dog licence (dangerous dogs)	Section 12(2)(b);Regulation 3(3)	$200.00	
3	Annual dog licence 	Section 17;Regulation 7(1)	$50.00	
4	Annual dog licence (dangerous dogs)	Section 17;Regulation 7(2)	$150.00	
5	Prescribed penalty	Section 29(a);Regulation 8	$100.00 plus $20.00 per day from date of seizure of dog.	
6	Lost tags	Regulation 10	$50.00