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Permission to operate kennels, catteries, pet shops and pet parlours
The by-law provides a permission process for operating establishments that breed, board, sell or provide services involving dogs, cats and pets.
CHAPTER IV: DOG KENNELS, CATTERIES, PET SHOPS AND PET PARLOURS 21. Permission to operate
Reference
https://bnlm.gov.za/documents?upf=dl&id=4213
Exemptions under the by-law
The by-law includes a provision for exemptions from its requirements.
29. Exemptions
Permission to keep animals
People who want to keep animals may apply for permission under the by-law. The municipality may consider the application and impose conditions.
4. Permission to keep animals 5. Plans for structures and management 6. Consideration of application and imposition of conditions
