Dog chip law needs rethink

The Marlborough District Council is staging a revolt - and it is to be applauded for it, writes The Marlborough Express in an editorial.
The council's assets and services committee last week said it would not enforce Government's "inappropriate and unnecessary" dog chipping legislation. And our council is not alone.
Other local bodies around the country are challenging the legislation, with some calling for exemption for working dogs and others calling for the microchipping to be voluntary. MORE>>