Published on Tuesday, 15 February 2022 at 1:00:03 PM
Local Government Act 1995
Town of Port Hedland
Adoption of Town of Port Hedland Dogs Local Law 2021
The Town of Port Hedland has resolved to adopt the Town of Port Hedland Dogs Local Law 2021.
The purpose being to provide for the additional controls and management of matters relating to dogs that are not specified in the Dog Act 1976 and provide clarity to promote and encourage responsible dog ownership.
The effect being to provide regulatory measures in relation to impounding of dogs, the number of dogs that can be kept, establishment of approved kennels and the manner in which dogs are to be confined by the occupier of the premises and to promote and encourage responsible dog ownership whilst providing authority to enforce the laws and administer fines.
A copy of the local law may be inspected at or obtained from the Town of Port Hedland website http://www.porthedland.wa.gov.au/local-laws.aspx or obtained from the Civic Centre, McGregor Street, Port Hedland, Monday to Friday, and the Port Hedland and South Hedland Libraries during normal working hours.
This local law was gazette on 11th February 2022 and will come into operation on 25th February 2022
Carl Askew
Chief Executive Officer
Town of Port Hedland
PO Box 41
PORT HEDLAND WA 6721
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