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Dog Act 1976.

Country/Territory
Australia
Territorial subdivision
Western Australia
Document type
Legislation
Date
1976 (2021)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to amend and consolidate the law relating to the control and registration of dogs, the ownership and keeping of dogs and the obligations and rights of persons in relation thereto, and for incidental and other purposes.
Subject
Livestock
Keyword
Dangerous animal/harmful animal Toxicity/poisoning Animal welfare
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific
Abstract

The Act provides for the discipline of the registration and identification of dogs, the ownership and keeping of dogs. It also encompasses the obligations and rights of persons in relation to owning and keeping dogs and for consequences of damages and injuries caused by dogs.

Full text
English
Website
www.legislation.wa.gov.au