Goyang City, Joint Public-Private Special Crackdown on Pet-Related Businesses
Until the 31st of this month, targeting over 550 pet business facilities
[Asia Economy Reporter La Young-cheol] Goyang City in Gyeonggi Province is launching a special crackdown on violations of the Animal Protection Act in pet business facilities.
On the 24th, Goyang City announced, "We will conduct a comprehensive inspection of about 550 pet business facilities by the 31st of this month."
This special inspection is a response to the recent increase in households raising pets and pet-related business operators, which has led to a nationwide rise in violations of the Animal Protection Act, such as business operators not complying with regulations.
The main inspection items include ▲whether the business operator's registration (permit) certificate is posted ▲whether the business operator has completed required training ▲whether there have been changes to facility standards within the business premises ▲and whether personnel standards are being met.
For minor violations found during the inspection, corrections (guidance) will be made on-site, while serious violations such as breaches of facility and personnel standards will be dealt with strongly through accusations and fines.
In particular, this inspection will be conducted intensively by a joint inspection team composed of 32 honorary animal protection monitors newly appointed this year in Goyang City and public officials from the city hall.
Meanwhile, the city plans to produce and distribute 1,000 pamphlets containing information on pet-related businesses and business operator compliance requirements, promoting proper understanding of the Animal Protection Act and encouraging operators to maintain sound business order.
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A city official stated, "There is a need to protect consumers and improve the level of animal welfare within business premises," adding, "We plan to regularly guide and inspect pet business operators' compliance to foster a healthy and desirable pet industry and cultural environment."
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