Western Australian Current Acts Western Australian Current Acts (1) The owner of a cat
that has reached 6 months of age must ensure that the cat is microchipped,
unless the cat is exempt from microchipping.
Penalty: a fine of $5 000.
(2) A cat is exempt
from microchipping if a certificate given by a veterinarian stating that the
implantation of a microchip in the cat may adversely affect the health and
welfare of the cat applies in respect of the cat.
(3) A certificate
referred to in subsection (2) cannot apply in respect of a cat that is under 6
months of age.