Approved systematic inspection programs - Unregistered dogs and cats
Published 07 December 2022
Unregistered and not renewed registration for dogs
Animal Management (Cats and Dogs) Act 2008
Moreton Bay Regional Council will conduct a scheduled systematic inspection program in accordance with Section 113 of the Animal Management (Cats and Dogs) Act 2008.
The purpose of the program is to inspect all properties in the region to determine the existence of unregistered dogs and take appropriate action for:
- Dog registrations not renewed on Council’s records for 2022/23
- Unregistered dogs not currently on Council’s records.
The program will be conducted from 1 January 2023 until 30 June 2023.
Unregistered and not renewed registration for cats
Local Government Act 2009
Moreton Bay Regional Council Local Law No. 2 (Animal Management) 2011
Moreton Bay Regional Council will conduct a systematic inspection program in accordance with the Local Government Act 2009 - Section 134 (Approving an inspection program).
The purpose of the program is to inspect all properties in the region to determine the existence of unregistered cats and take appropriate action for:
- Cat registrations not renewed on Council’s records for 2022/23
- Unregistered cats not currently on Council’s records.
The program will be conducted from 1 January 2023 until 31 March 2023. The next program will be conducted from 1 April 2023 to 30 June 2023.
The programs permit authorised officers to enter properties within the boundaries of the Moreton Bay Regional Council local government area. Officers will carry identification and produce on attendance. A copy of the Council resolution authorising the approved inspection program can be viewed free of charge at Council’s administration offices.