Wellington Shire Council has introduced a 24-hour cat curfew, with a six month amnesty in place from now until 1 July.
The council made the decision in December to implement the curfew, after gaining support from 70 per cent of more than 1,600 submissions.
An advisory and educational campaign will be conducted during the amnesty period, before enforcement commences after 1 July.
The requirement to keep cats confined to the owner’s property boundaries is in force immediately.