S.L. 439.13 Art. 33Marking and identification of dogs, cats and non- human primates. S.L. 437.101

(1) Each dog, cat or non-human primate shall be provided, at the latest at the time of weaning, with a permanent individual identification mark in the least painful manner possible.

(2) Where a dog, cat or non-human primate is transferred from one breeder, supplier or user to another before it is weaned, and it is not practicable to mark it beforehand a microchip shall be applied and a record shall be maintained by the receiver.

(3) No unmarked dogs, cats or non-human primates, which are weaned, shall be transferred, and the breeder, supplier or user shall permanently mark any animal as soon as possible, in the least painful manner possible and prior to its transfer.

(4) The breeder, supplier and user shall provide, at the request of the Department, reasons for which an animal is unmarked.

(5) The provisions of this regulation shall apply without prejudice to the Electronic Identification of Dogs Regulations.