Dogs on beaches in Plett
After much debate these are the final laws concerning dogs on Plett beaches.
NO DOGS BEACHES:
• Central Beach,
• Hobie Beach,
• Robberg Beach (from Beacon Isle to the end of Robberg 5 the blue flag beach)
• The Waves Beach (Keurbooms) opposite Mare Nostrum (pilot Blue Flag beach)
DOG BEACHES:
Permitted ONLY on a leash:
• Southwards of Robberg 5 to Robberg Beach End
• Poortjies lagoon area
• North of Enricos restaurant to Matjiesfontein Natures Valley
• Westward of The Waves Beach
• Lookout Beach and Peninsula
Poo bags will be distributed free of charge at the above dog beaches.
PENALTIES:
Law enforcement have now started with enforcement whereby transgressors will be fined for:
• Section 19(1): permitting any dog in a public road or place without a leash – R500
• Section 19(2): failing to remove any faeces left by a dog in a public street or place – R500
• Section 20(I)(d)(iii): permitting a dog to constitute a source of danger or injury to a person outside the premises of the owner – R500
For any queries relating to dogs on beaches please contact Bitou Municipality on 044 501 3174/5, and they will respond within 24 hours. After hours 086 124 8686.
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