NOTICE FOR THE ISSUE OF A DOG OWNERSHIP LICENCE
PLEASE DISREGARD THIS NOTICE IF YOU ALREADY HOLD A LICENCE

The Municipality of Geroskipou calls on all its residents to arrange, without delay, for the issue of an ownership licence for their dog or dogs. A dog ownership licence is obtained upon payment of the “Dog Licence Fee” of €20.50 per dog and once the following documents have been submitted to the offices of the Health Department of the Municipality of Geroskipou:
1. A health certificate or health booklet for the dog, issued by a registered veterinarian.
2. Proof that the dog has been marked with a microchip.
3. A certificate of registration from the Government Veterinary Services.
4. The previous dog ownership licence.
Should an owner fail to obtain a dog ownership licence, the Municipality of Geroskipou will proceed to take legal action against them, without any further notice.

OFFENCES AND PENALTIES
Under the Dogs Law, any person who –
(a) keeps a dog without a licence, or a dog that is not registered and marked,
(b) keeps a dog in breach of the provisions of this Law,
(c) carries out any act with intent to deceive, or which is liable to deceive, the Competent Authority or the Director in the recording or inspection of dogs under this Law,
(d) abandons their dog or fails to take appropriate measures to prevent it from escaping or getting away,
(e) allows or tolerates a dog of which they are the owner or which is in their care –
(i) making noise through loud and continuous barking that causes a nuisance to the public,
(ii) fouling or contaminating any place with faeces without collecting them,
(iii) roaming 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 in any way the provisions of this Law,

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

For further information, interested persons may contact the offices of the Health Department of the Municipality of Geroskipou on 26960863 and 26961400, or the Citizen Service Office on 77778660.

NOTICE FOR DOG OWNERS

THIS NOTICE SHOULD BE IGNORED IF YOU HOLD LICENSE/S

According to the Dog Law (L.184(I)/2002) all dog owners are obliged to obtain a dog ownership license from the Municipality. To secure this license, the dog owner, who must be at least 16 years old, must perform the following steps:

1. Take his/her dog to a registered veterinarian who:

After examining the dog shall issue a health certificate or a booklet

After installing an electronic microchip, shall issue a marking certificate and a certificate of registration of the dog in the Register of the Government Veterinary services

2. Present to the Health Department of Ierokipia Municipality the above certificates
3. Complete and submit the application for a dog ownership license
4. Pay the dog ownership license fees:

€ 20,50 for male, female and spayed/neutered dogs

€171,00 for dangerous breeds of spayed/neutered dogs

Dangerous breeds are: Pit Bull Terrier or American Pit Bull, Japanese Tossa, Dogo Argentino, Fila Brazileiro.

The dog ownership license is valid for one year from the date of issue and the owner is obliged to renew it every year after presenting a health certificate / booklet issued by a registered veterinarian 5 days before the expire of the existing license and paying the appropriate fees.

Obligations of a dog owner:

• Keep the dog in good living conditions which do not pose a risk to public health, safety and human well-being.
• Ensure his/her health and take care of him/her according to the instructions of the

veterinarian.

• Place a sign in front of the entrance to the house fence with the warning “BEWARE DOG”. Do not allow the dog to move freely on a public road / place.
• Take care that the dog does not disturb the neighbours due to barking or dirt in his area.
• When the dog takes a walk must be tied with a leash and the owner has to collect his/her feces.
• Provide adequate shelter and protection from the weather. Provide sufficient food and water. Offer him/her suitable opportunities for exercise.
• Take all necessary measures to prevent his/her escape. Do not cause unnecessary pain and suffering to the dog. Do not abandon him/her.
• Protect the dog from theft, car accidents and intentional or accidental poisoning.
• In case of death of the dog, inform Ierokipia Municipality and provide the necessary death certificate.

In case of failure to issue the license, Ierokipia Municipality will proceed to taking legal action against the owners, without any further notice.

For further information/enquiries, please contact the Health Services of Ierokipia Municipality at these numbers 26962324 and 26961400.