• Sex and date of birth of the dog
• Breed affiliation of the dog / proof of crossbreeding
• Name and address of the holder
• Proof of identification of the animal with a transponder and proof of the conclusion of liability insurance (coverage of at least one million euros for personal injury and property damage and 50,000 euros for other financial losses) for dogs born after 28.02.2009 and dangerous dogs that fall under the HundeG LSA.
• For dangerous dogs according to the HundeG LSA, the submission of a character test is required, which confirms that the dog is capable of socially acceptable behavior.

No fees are charged for the tax registration of a dog with the tax department of the city of Halle (Saale).

Dog owners are obliged to have the dog marked with a transponder by a veterinarian no later than six months after its birth.

No later than three months after birth, the dog owner must take out and maintain liability insurance for at least €1,000,000 for personal injury and property damage and €50,000 for other financial losses for keeping the dog.

Dog owners of dangerous dogs according to the Dog Act LSA must prove that the dog is capable of socially acceptable behavior within six months of the start of dog ownership by submitting a certificate from a recognized expert person or institution about a character test.

Immediately (if all necessary documents are available)

After receipt of the registration to the Dog Taxes Team, it will be forwarded to the General Regulatory Affairs Team.

The dog owner data is stored in a state-wide dog register in the state of Saxony-Anhalt.

Notifications of change such as changes of address, death or surrender of the dog stating the date of death or surrender, change of liability insurance and change of owner with indication of the address of the new owner must be sent immediately. The notifications of change shall be accepted by the bodies which also receive the notification and shall issue a certificate to that effect. No fees are charged for these official acts. The dog tax stamp must also be returned.

What do I have to consider if my dog has increased aggressiveness?

If the city of Halle (Saale) receives indications that a dog has increased aggressiveness, in particular that it has bitten people and animals or has otherwise shown a willingness to fight, aggressiveness or aggressiveness that goes beyond the natural level, it must examine the information ex officio. If the examination reveals facts that justify the suspicion that the dog poses a danger to public safety, the city of Halle (Saale) will determine the danger of the dog by means of a decision. An objection and an action against this decision shall not have a suspensive effect.

With the dangerousness of the dog determined in individual cases, the dog may only be kept and led with a permit.

Permission to keep such a dog can be granted only if:

• the dog owner has reached the age of 18,
• proves the reliability, personal suitability and expertise required to keep the dangerous dog,
• the dog owner proves by means of a character test that the dog is capable of socially acceptable behavior
• Proof of identification of the animal with a transponder, and
• Proof of liability insurance (coverage of at least one million euros for personal injury and property damage and 50,000 € for other financial losses)

Information on the further details of the permit procedure, the associated fees and costs and the special obligations for keeping and leading such a dog during the procedure can be obtained from the Security Department, Am Stadion 5 in 06122 Halle, Ms. Thürmer or Mr. Deininger.

What else should I know?

Violations of the rules and prohibitions of the Dog Act LSA and the Dog Tax Statute constitute an administrative offense and can be punished with a fine of up to ten thousand euros. In addition, administrative orders and coercive measures can be threatened and imposed, which are associated with further fees and costs.

Information on the Dog Act - HundeG LSA

Ordinance on the Implementation of the Act on Precaution against the Dangers Emanating from Dogs (HundeVO LSA)

Dog tax statute of the city of Halle (Saale)

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