Regulation No. 15 on municipal dog and cat regulations.
Type of law
Regulation
Abstract
This Greenland Home Rule regulation sets out mandatory rules for municipalities to include in their dog and cat by-laws. It distinguishes between municipalities inside and outside sled-dog districts, requiring provisions on where animal keeping is allowed or prohibited, licensing requirements, breeding and sterilization, vaccination and identification, responsibilities of local inspectors, and measures for dealing with stray or illegally kept animals. In sled-dog districts, additional rules apply regarding dog areas, tethering, distances from buildings, housing for pregnant and nursing dogs, and hygiene standards. The regulation ensures consistency in animal control across Greenland while allowing municipalities to adapt rules to local conditions.
Attached files
Web site
Date of text
Entry into force notes
This regulation entered into force on 1 January 2004.
Repealed
No
Source language
English
Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
Kommunit qimmit qitsuillu pillugit ileqqoreqqusaat pillugit Namminersornerullutik Oqartussat nalunaarutaat.