Domestic Animal Business Permit
A Domestic Animal Business Permit is required from Council if you wish to conduct a business such as:
- Pet shop
- Boarding establishment for cats or dogs
- Breeding and rearing establishment for cats or dogs
- Dog training establishment
- Animal shelter
These businesses must comply with the requirements of the relevant Codes of Practice made by the State Government that set out guidelines on how these businesses must operate. Visit the Department of Primary Industries' website for further information.
Why Apply?
The Domestic Animal Business Permit must be applied for annually and is renewable on 10 April each year.
Under the Domestic Animals Act 1994, it is a requirement that all domestic animal businesses are registered with Council.
In general, the Domestic Animal Business Permit gives approval to allow the enterprise to conduct business to sell, buy, rear, train or board; specific types of animals, up to specified numbers of animals, in specified physical arrangements/cages, and for specified lengths of time, with such other conditions as may be considered reasonable in the circumstances.
Failure to maintain full compliance with the conditions in the Permit could lead to withdrawal or cancellation of the existing Domestic Animal Business Permit or to non-issuance of a future Permit.
How much does it cost?
The cost of registration is $175 (fee subject to change annually).
Domestic Animal Business Permit Guide