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MC23005 - Implant a microchip in a dog when unqualified - England

Important

This page shows classification data from the Active CJS Offence Index. It is not sentencing advice and does not predict what will happen in an individual case.

CJS category CS Class S Custody No PNC No

Classification details

Offence code
MC23005
Offence title
Implant a microchip in a dog when unqualified - England
Legislation
Contrary to regulations 10(1) and 14(2)(b) of the Microchipping of Cats and Dogs (England) Regulations 2023.
CJS category code
CS
Offence class
S
Custodial indicator
No
Recordable on PNC
No
Offence start date
17-May-23
Blocked for use
No
XHB indicator
No

Source data

Source: Active CJS Offence Index, June 2026. Source row: 8840.