954GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, WA 5 March 2021

954 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, WA 5 March 2021 5.1.7 Use or Storage of Fertiliser An owner or occupier of premises shall not use or keep for the purpose of use, as fertiliser any (a) pig manure; (b) human faeces; or (c) urine. 5.1.8 Storage and Dispatch of Artificial Fertiliser An owner or occupier of premises where fertiliser is stored in bulk for sale shall— (a) keep all artificial fertiliser in a building— (i) of which all internal surfaces are constructed of durable and non-absorbent materials, finished internally with a smooth surface; (ii) that protects it from the absorption of moisture; and (iii) that is adequately ventilated; (b) take adequate measures to prevent the emission of dust or offensive effluvia from the building; and (c) ensure that all artificial fertiliser despatched from the premises is handled and loaded in such a manner as to prevent any nuisance arising during transit. 5.1.9 Storage of Fertiliser in a House The owner or occupier of a house where fertiliser or compost is stored or used shall— (a) prevent the escape of odours, dust or particles of fertiliser or compost; (b) treat the fertiliser or compost in such a manner as to effectively prevent it attracting or being a breeding place for flies or other vectors of disease; and (c) store only such amounts of fertiliser or compost— (i) as can be readily used within a reasonable period; or (ii) as may be directed by an EHO. 5.1.10 Vehicles Used for Transporting of Animals and Birds No person having the control or management of any vehicle in which animals or birds are being or have been transported or confined shall allow such vehicle to stand within a townsite until the vehicle has been thoroughly cleaned, unless transporting a pet animal or bird. Division 2—Keeping of Animals and Birds 5.2.1 Interpretation animal includes cats, dogs, rabbits and ferrets; and bird includes galahs, parrots, budgerigars, finches, pigeons and doves. 5.2.2 Cleanliness An owner or occupier of premises, excluding an extensive farming premises, in or on which an animal or bird is kept shall— (a) keep the premises free from excrement, filth, food waste and all other matter which is or likely to become offensive or injurious to health or to attract rats or other vectors of disease; (b) when so directed by an EHO, clean and disinfect the premises; (c) keep the premises, so far as possible, free from flies or other vectors of disease by spraying with a residual insecticide or other effective means; and (d) ensure the animal or bird kept is not causing a nuisance or is injurious, offensive or dangerous to health. 5.2.3 Animal Enclosures (1) A person shall not keep or cause or permit to be kept any animals or birds on premises, which are not effectively drained. (2) The owner or occupier of premises, where animals or birds are kept shall, when directed by the local government, pave, grade and drain the floors of all structures and the surface of the ground of all enclosures used for the keeping of animals or birds. 5.2.4 Cats (1) Subject to subclause (6), a person shall not, without an exemption in writing from the local government, keep more than 2 cats over the ages of 6 months on premises on any land within the (2) An owner or occupier of premises may apply in writing to the local government for exemption from the requirements of subclause (1). (3) The local government shall not grant an exemption under this Clause unless it is satisfied that the number of cats to be kept will not be a nuisance or injurious or dangerous to health. (4) An exemption granted under this clause shall specify— (a) the owner or occupier to whom the exemption applies;