❓ A WA parliamentary question seeks clarification on dog registration rules under the Dog Act 1976, specifically regarding registration location, leasing arrangements, and corporate ownership. The response clarifies owner responsibilities and allows corporate registration.
AnsweredQoN 2053Legislative Council
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I refer to the registration system for dogs under Part III of the Dog Act 1976 , and I ask: (a) what part of the Dog Act 1976 specifically prevents the registration of a dog at a premise or location that is different to the owner's residence; (b) can an owner who leases out or lends a dog to another person register the animal in their own (owner's) name at the location of the lease or premises of the loanee; (c) if no to (b), why not; (d) what part of the Dog Act 1976 specifically requires the dog to be registered by the person that resides where the dog is ordinarily kept; (e) can a dog be registered under a corporate name under the Dog Act 1976 ; (f) if no to (e), under what specific section of the act is it prohibited; and (g) if no to (e), why not?
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Answered
14 August 2024
Responded by
Minister for Agriculture and Food representing the Minister for Local Government
Response time
14 days
(a) Please refer to sections 3, 7(1), 16(1), 16AA, and 16A of the Dog Act 1976 (the Dog Act). The Dog Act places obligations and responsibilities on a person who practically keeps a dog, who is recognised as being the owner of that dog for the purposes of the Dog Act.
(b) No.
(c-d) Please refer to (a).
(e) The Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries advises that local governments may register a dog under a corporate name.
(f-g) Not applicable
(b) No.
(c-d) Please refer to (a).
(e) The Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries advises that local governments may register a dog under a corporate name.
(f-g) Not applicable
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