📜 Dog Amendment (Stop Puppy Farming) Bill 2020
Legislative Council Second ReadingLABill 16219 February 2020
The Dog Amendment (Stop Puppy Farming) Bill 2020 amends the Dog Act 1976 and the Cat Act 2011 to regulate dog breeding and sales in Western Australia, aiming to prevent puppy farming. It introduces mandatory sterilisation, a centralised registration system, and regulates pet shops.
Impact
Dog breeders, pet shops, local governments, and dog owners in Western Australia will be affected. The bill aims to improve dog welfare, reduce unwanted dogs, and provide transparency in dog breeding and sales.
Key Changes
["Mandatory sterilisation of dogs unless exempt", "Introduction of a centralised dog registration system", "Regulation of dog supply to pet shops, requiring them to source dogs from approved rescue or shelter organisations"]
Parliamentary Progress
- LA IntroducedLA19 Feb 2020
- LA Second Reading MovedLA19 Feb 2020
- LA Second Reading AgreedLA24 June 2020
- LA Consideration in DetailLA25 June 2020
- LC Second Reading MovedLC25 June 2020
- LA Third ReadingLA25 June 2020
Affected Sectors
local_governmentother
Penalty Provisions1 found
unclear
s. 7(1)Unclearfine
Unspecified offence related to dogs
“In section 7(1) in the Penalty delete “Penalty:” and insert: Penalty for this subsection:”
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