Approved Systematic Inspection Program - Animal Management

Published on 10 September 2015

Rockhampton Regional Council’s Local Laws Officers will commence an approved systematic inspection program in accordance with Section 113 of the Animal Management (Cats and Dogs) Act 2008 and Section 134 of the Local Government Act 2009.

The inspection program will be conducted on all properties within identified areas of Gracemere and Stanwell(PDF, 121KB) between 1 October 2015 and 13 February 2016.  Visits will occur between the hours of 7am and 6pm.

The purpose of the program is to ensure compliance with the microchipping and registration requirements of the Animal Management (Cats and Dogs) Act 2008 and the keeping of animal requirements of Rockhampton Regional Council Local Law 1 (Administration) 2011 and Rockhampton Regional Council Local Law 2 (Animal Management) 2011.

The public may inspect a copy of the resolution that approved the program at Council’s customer service centres, or via Council’s website at www.rrc.qld.gov.au.  A $2.50 charge applies to obtain a copy of the notice. For further information phone Council's Local Laws Unit on 1300 22 55 77.