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Cat Management Act 2009
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3 Purpose
The purpose of this Act is to provide for the control and management of cats and, in particular, to –
(a) promote the responsible ownership and welfare of cats, including the desexing and microchipping of domestic cats; and
(b) provide for the effective management of cats, in particular allowing for the humane handling and management of unidentified, stray and feral cats; and
(c) reduce the negative effects of cats on the environment.