📘 Cat Act 2011
055 of 2011Assented 9 November 2011· Minister for Local Government
The Cat Act 2011 provides for the control and management of cats in Western Australia and promotes responsible cat ownership through registration, identification, sterilisation, and breeding regulations.
Impact
Cat owners, breeders, local governments, and cat management facilities are affected. Owners must register, microchip, and sterilise their cats. Breeders require approval. Local governments administer the Act and manage cat facilities.
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local_governmentagricultureother
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