Non-affiliated animal breeder approval
application
Postal Address
PO Box 159
Caboolture QLD 4510
Public Health and Local Laws
Ph: 07 3205 0555
Fax: 07 3205 0599
Internet
www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au
mbrc@moretonbay.qld.gov.au
Fees listed are applicable 1 July 2015 – 30 June 2016
ABN: 92 967 232 136
Applicant details:
Mr
Mrs
Ms
Miss
Given name/s:
Surname:
Postal address:
Home number:
Mobile phone:
Work phone:
Note: Contact numbers which you provide may be used to update council’s records.
Subject property information:
Property address where animals are kept:
Details of animals:
Type of breeder permit being applied for:
Dogs
Cats
Other:
The following must be completed only in relation to the types of animals the breeder approval application is for:
Number of animals currently registered on property:
If application is for dogs or cats please complete below.
Animal name:
Animal reference number/tag number:
Animal name:
Animal reference number/tag number:
Animal name:
Animal reference number/tag number:
Animal name:
Animal reference number/tag number:
Total number of animals application is for:
Note: Non-affiliated breeders must comply with the permitted animal ratio per allotment as per council’s local law.
Customer summary:
All applicants must comply with the minimum standards for the keeping of the specific animal species including any conditions that
may be applied to an approval. An approval may be revoked at any time for a breach of approval conditions. An onsite inspection by
an authorised council officer is required prior to the granting of this approval. An animal breeder approval fee is not transferable or
refundable.
The Animal Management (Cats and Dogs) Act 2008 and Moreton Bay Regional Council Local Law No. 2 (Animal Management) 2011
requires all dogs and cats over the age of 3 months to be registered within the relevant local government area. All animals that are
kept at a property address must be registered at the time of application. The applicant must be over the age of 17 years, and have read
and agreed to the minimum standards for the keeping of the animals. The applicant must agree to be bound by all conditions of the
approval.
All necessary development permits and building approvals must have been obtained and a plan of the premises showing the enclosure
for the keeping of the animals must be attached to this application. An annual renewal fee is applicable for this approval.
Application fee - $155.00
Application fee for pensioner in receipt of a Centrelink or Veteran Affairs pension - $56.00
A copy of a current pension card must be provided with this application to be eligible for the pension application fee.
Signature:
Date:
Office use only
CSO sighted current pension card:
Yes
No
CSO: _____________ Receipt number: _______________ Date: ______________ Licence number: ______________________
Privacy statement
Moreton Bay Regional Council is collecting your personal information for the purpose of assessing your application for a non-affiliated animal breeder
permit. The collection of this information is authorised under Animal Management (Cats and Dogs) Act 2008 and Moreton Bay Regional Council Local
Law no. 2 (Animal Management) 2011. Your information will not be given to any other person or agency unless you have given us permission or we
are required by law.
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Minimum standards for the keeping of animals:
Animals must be kept in accordance with the requirements of any code of practice approved by resolution of the local government.
Animal enclosures
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Enclosures built specifically for the keeping of animals are to be maintained to an acceptable structural condition; and

Uneaten food scraps, manure and any other material likely to become offensive (i.e. faeces, soiled bedding, litter) and create a
nuisance must be collected at least daily and if not immediately removed from the premises, must be kept in a suitable vermin
proof container prior to disposal; and

Vermin and pests including fleas, flies, ticks, lice, and rodents, must be controlled in and around the enclosure; and
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Run off from animal enclosure(s) must not be allowed to discharge to any adjoining property.
Animal identification
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Dogs and cats must wear the tag supplied by the local government.
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Stock must have a distinguishing brand, bolus, ear tag and or be micro chipped. The owner of one or more head of stock or 100
or more poultry including caged birds must be registered with Biosecurity Queensland.
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Birds excluding poultry must have an identifying leg band or be micro-chipped.
Minimum distance from boundary

Roofed or fully enclosed (caged) structure for the housing of animals must be a minimum 1.5 metres from any property boundary.
Minimum standards for keeping particular animals
The minimum standards for keeping particular animals are identified in the table below:
Species or breed of animal
Minimum standards for keeping particular animals
Racing pigeons
Racing pigeons must be confined to their home loft after their
designated race or exercise period.
Ratites (ostrich, emu, and other similar birds)
A person must not on any premises keep ratites in densities
greater than:
(i) Chicks 0 to 12 weeks of age - a shed density of not more than
3 chicks per m2 with an additional outside run of 5m2
per chick; or
(ii) Juveniles 12 weeks to 6 months of age – a maximum density
of not more than two per m2 with an additional outside run of
40m2 per chick; or
(iii) Yearlings 6 months to 18 months of age – a maximum
density of not more than 100 per hectare; or
(iv) Mature ratites over 18 months of age – a maximum density of
not more than 18 per hectare.
Bees excluding native bees

Bees must be kept in a manner so as not to create a
nuisance to any person on an adjoining property; and

The owner must ensure that bees are kept in accordance
with the Code of Practice for urban bee keeping in
Queensland and the Apiaries Act 1982 .
Payment options:
Payment can be made in person by debit/credit card, cheque/money order or cash at a Customer Service Centre:
Caboolture: 2 Hasking Street, Caboolture
Strathpine: 220 Gympie Road, Strathpine
Redcliffe: Irene Street, Redcliffe
Or, please return this form by mail with cheque/money order made payable to Moreton Bay Regional Council.
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