3374GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, WA 8 August 2016

3374 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, WA 8 August 2016 (1) An offence against a clause specified in Schedule 3 is a prescribed offence for the purposes of section 84 of the Act. (2) The amount of the modified penalty for a prescribed offence is set out in the fourth column adjacent to the clause in Schedule 3. Form 6 of the Schedule 1 of the Cat Regulations 2012. 7.5 Withdrawal of infringement notice (a) Whether or not the modified penalty has been paid, an authorised person may withdraw an infringement notice by sending a notice in the form of Form 7 of the Schedule 1 of the Cat Regulations 2012. (b) A person authorised to issue an infringement notice under clause 7.4 cannot sign a notice of withdrawal. ———— Schedule 1—Application for a licence for cat management facility or cat breeder [cl. 3.3] I / We (full name/s)— Postal address— Telephone number— Mobile number— Fax number— E-mail address— APPLY FOR A LICENCE Under clause 3.3(c) for cat management facility Under clause 3.3(d) as cat breeder Address of proposed premises— CAT MANAGEMENT FACILITY— For number of cats – a site plan of the premises showing the location of the cat management facility and all other buildings and structures and fences; plans and specifications of the proposed cat management facility. CAT BREEDER— For number of cats— Breed of cats— (a) copy of notice of proposed use to appear in newspaper; (if required) (b) copy of notice of proposed use to be given to adjoining premises; (if required) Signature of applicant/s— NOTE—a licence will have effect for a period of 12 months if issued OFFICE USE ONLY Application fee paid on— Receipt No— ———— Schedule 2—Conditions of a permit for an approved cat management facility [cl. 4.3] An application for a permit for an approved cat management facility may be approved subject to the following conditions— (1) Compliance with the conditions of clause 4.1.

8 August 2016 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, WA 3375 (2) Buildings and structures— (a) all building enclosures must be structurally sound, have impervious flooring, be well lit and ventilated and otherwise comply with all legislative requirements; (b) there is to be a feed room, wash area, isolation cages and maternity section; (c) materials used in structures are to be approved by the local government; (d) the internal surfaces of walls are to be smooth, free from cracks, crevices and other defects, where possible; (e) all fixtures, fittings and appliances are to be capable of being easily cleaned, resistant to corrosion and constructed to prevent the harbourage of vermin; (f) washing basins and running hot and cold water are to be available; (g) the walls shall be rigid, impervious and structurally sound; (h) the roof shall be constructed of approved impervious materials; (i) all untreated external surfaces of cattery shall be well maintained and aesthetically suitable as not to detract from the local environment and amenity; (j) each module and every part thereof shall not be at any less distance than nine metres from the boundaries of the land in the occupation of the owner of the cat management facility; (k) each module and each yard and every part thereof shall be behind the house line; and (l) any other matter which in the opinion of the local government is deemed necessary for wellbeing of any person, or adjoining premises or the amenity of the area (or any part thereof); (3) Walk-in modules and enclosures— (a) cats shall be housed in walk-in modules that include a sleeping compartment and an exercise area or in colony pens; (b) walk-in modules must have a minimum floor area of 1.5 square metres and contain at least 2 levels including raised sleeping quarters. (i) this size is for 1 cat only and an additional 1 square metre floor space is required for a second cat; (ii) no more than 2 cats may be housed together in this type of accommodation; (c) cats may be multiple housed in colony pens provided that— (i) each cat shall have a floor area of 2 square metres plus an individual sleeping area; (ii) only desexed compatible cats should be housed in this type of accommodation; (d) the lowest internal height shall be at least 1.65 metres from the floor; (e) each yard shall be securely fenced and kept securely fenced with a fence not less than 1.65 metres in height constructed of galvanised iron, wood, galvanised link mesh or netting; (f) all doors shall be provided with proper catches or means of fastening; (g) the upper surface of the floor shall be set at least 75 millimetres above the surface of the surrounding ground and shall be constructed of granolithic cement finished to a smooth surface, it shall have a fall of not less than 1 in 100; (h) all modules and yards shall be surrounded by a drain which shall be properly laid, ventilated and trapped, and all floor washings shall be disposed of in accordance with the health requirements of the local government; and (i) the floor of any yard shall be established and maintained to ensure a safe and hygienic environment. (4) Management— (a) cats must be housed singly except in the case of compatible cats from the same household with the written agreement of the keeper; (b) enclosures are to be thoroughly cleaned each day and disinfected at least once a week to minimise disease; (c) no sick or ailing cat is to be kept on the premises; (d) the maximum number of cats to be kept on the premises stated on the permit is not to be exceeded; (e) an register is to be kept recording in respect of each cat or kitten, the— (i) date of admission or birth if a kitten; (ii) date of departure, sale or transfer; (iii) breed, age, colour and sex; (iv) the cat or kitten’s microchip number; and (v) the name and residential address of the keeper; (f) the register is to be made available for inspection on the request to an authorised person; and (g) any other matter which in the opinion of the local government is deemed necessary for the health and wellbeing of any cat, or person, or adjoining premises or the amenity of the area.