To be issued with a dog-keeping licence, the following must be submitted:

1. A health certificate or health booklet for the dog, issued by a registered veterinarian.

2. Proof that the dog has been fitted with an identification microchip.

3. A registration certificate from the State Veterinary Services.

A dog owner is any person, at least sixteen years of age, who holds a dog-keeping licence from the Municipality of Geroskipou and has the dog under their care. The dog’s living conditions must not pose any risk to public health, safety or human well-being. In addition, the dog owner must display a sign at the entrance to their premises reading “BEWARE OF DOG”, and must ensure that their dog does not cause a nuisance or roam freely in other areas.

Under the Law, any person who—

(a) keeps a dog without a keeping licence, or a dog that is not registered and microchipped,

(b) keeps a dog in breach of the provisions of this Law,

(c) takes any action intended to deceive, or capable of deceiving, the Competent Authority or the Director in the registration or inspection of dogs under this Law,

(d) abandons their dog or fails to take the appropriate measures to prevent it from escaping or getting away,

(e) allows or tolerates their dog, which they own or have under their care, to—

(i) make noise through loud and continuous barking that causes a nuisance to the public,

(ii) foul or contaminate any place with faeces without collecting them,

(iii) roam freely on a public road or in any public place without being on a leash, or in a place belonging to another person without that person’s consent,

(f) breaches the provisions of this Law in any way,

is guilty of an offence and, upon conviction, is liable to imprisonment or a fine, or both.

It is emphasised that the Municipality of Geroskipou will proceed with legal action against all dog owners who have not obtained the required dog-keeping licence once ten (10) days have elapsed from the publication of this announcement.

For further information, interested parties may contact the Health Department of the Municipality of Geroskipou on 26960863 and 26961400.