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Simple terms explainer:
Councils must ensure dogs are microchipped to improve identification and promote responsible ownership. This involves checking compliance, responding to complaints, and taking enforcement action where dogs are found without a microchip. By enforcing this requirement, councils help reunite lost pets with owners, reduce stray dog numbers, and support animal welfare standards.
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Statutory
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Environmental services
Duty type
Compliance
Social determinant of health
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