Cat Management Act 2009 (N. 89 of 2009).

The Cat Management Act 2009 is legislation enacted in Tasmania to regulate the control and management of cats in the region. The purpose of this Act is to provide for the control and management of cats and, in particular, to – (a) promote the responsible ownership and welfare of cats, including the desexing and microchipping of domestic cats; and (b) provide for the effective management of cats, in particular allowing for the humane handling and management of unidentified, stray and feral cats; and (c) reduce the negative effects of cats on the environment.Its primary objectives include promoting responsible ownership and welfare of cats through measures such as desexing and microchipping, managing stray and feral cats humanely, and mitigating the environmental impacts caused by cats. The Act outlines provisions for the powers of authorized persons, microchipping and desexing requirements, breeding restrictions, limits on the number of cats that can be kept, and management protocols for stray or unidentified cats. It also includes regulations for the humane destruction of cats under specific circumstances. Additionally, it establishes guidelines for the operation of cat management facilities and addresses issues related to the surrender or abandonment of cats.