📜 Cat Bill 2003
Bill LapsedLC11 December 2003Private Member
The Cat Bill 2003 regulates cat ownership and keeping in Western Australia. It covers identification, permits, transfer of ownership, and the role of local governments in cat management.
Impact
Cat owners in Western Australia will be affected by the requirements for cat identification, permits, and responsible ownership. Local governments will be responsible for administering the permit system and enforcing the Act. This aims to improve cat welfare and manage the cat population.
Key Changes
["Requires cats to be identified with owner information from 5 months old.", "Introduces a permit system for cat ownership.", "Sets conditions for the transfer of cat ownership."]
Parliamentary Progress
- LC Second Reading MovedLC11 Dec 2003
Affected Sectors
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