Dog licence registered in New Zealand after 1 July 2006 must be microchipped before they can be registered. In England, Wales and Scotland, dog licensing was abolished in 1987. Prior to this dog licences were mandatory, but the requirement was widely ignored, with only about half of owners having one. The final rate for a dog licence was 37 pence, reduced from 37½p when the halfpenny was withdrawn in 1984. This figure was an exact conversion from 7/6 (seven shillings and sixpence) on decimalisation in 1971. The revenue went to local authorities. In 2016 it became a requirement that all dogs in
2009–11 Super League licences in terms of attendance. We know it is something we have to improve". Unsuccessful applicant clubs and others will be able to apply for the next set of licences for the three-year period 2012-2014 in 2011. To be eligible they must qualify for the Grand Final of the division below Super League, the Co-operative Championship, in 2009 or 2010 or win the National League Cup. RFL Chief Executive Nigel Wood sought to allay fears that Super League could become a 'closed shop' in the absence of relegation. Despite the length of the licences being three years, that does not mean