Australian Capital Territory Numbered Regulations

DOMESTIC ANIMALS AMENDMENT REGULATION 2008 (NO 1) (NO 18 OF 2008) - REG 12

in part 3, insert

9A     Multiple cat licences—requirement to be licensed

    (1)     A person commits an offence if—

        (a)     the person keeps 4 or more cats on 1 residential premises; and

        (b)     the person does not hold a multiple cat licence to keep the cats on the premises.

Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units.

    (2)     An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.

    (3)     This section does not apply to—

        (a)     a cat less than 84 days old; or

        (b)     a cat kept by the person for less than 28 days; or

        (c)     a person resident in the ACT for less than 28 days; or

        (d)     a cat that is an assistance animal; or

        (e)     a cat kept on land that is under a lease that allows for an animal care facility.