All dogs in Tasmania must be microchipped by six months of age, unless exempt. When purchasing or adopting a dog, it should already be microchipped or arrangements should be made as soon as possible for it to be microchipped.
If an unmicrochipped dog is found roaming, the council may arrange for it to be microchipped and require payment of the cost before the dog is returned.
Contact the relevant local council for microchipping requirements and costs. You can find your council's website in the Tasmanian council directory.
