Queensland Consolidated Acts

ANIMAL CARE AND PROTECTION ACT 2001 - SECT 24

24 Docking dog’s tail

(1) A person, other than a veterinary surgeon, must not dock a dog’s tail.

Penalty—

Maximum penalty—100 penalty units.

(2) A veterinary surgeon must not dock a dog’s tail unless the surgeon reasonably considers the docking is in the interests of the dog’s welfare.

Penalty—

Maximum penalty—100 penalty units.