Dog Control Infringement Fees
If a dog owner fails to comply with dog control regulations they may be issued with an infringement notice and fined.
Click on the section heading below for more detailed information on the offence.
Schedule Of Offences And Fees
| Section | Description of Offence | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| s 18 | Wilful obstruction of dog control officer or dog ranger | $750 |
| s 19(2) | Failure or refusal to supply information or wilfully providing false particulars | $750 |
| s 19(2)A | Failure to supply information or wilfully providing false particulars about a dog | $750 |
| s 20(5) | Failure to comply with any bylaw authorised by section 20 | $300 |
| s 23A(2) | Failure to undertake dog owner education programme or dog obedience course (or both) | $300 |
| s 24 | Failure to comply with obligations of probationary owner | $750 |
| s 28(5) | Failure to comply with effects of Disqualification | $750 |
| s 32(2) | Failure to comply with effects of classification of dog as a dangerous dog | $300 |
| s 32(4) | Fraudulent sale or transfer of dangerous dog | $500 |
| s 33EC(1) | Failure to comply with effects of classification of dog as a menacing dog | $300 |
| s 33F(3) | Failure to advise person of muzzle and leashing requirements | $100 |
| s 36A(6) | Failure to implant microchip transponder in dog | $300 |
| s 41 | False statement relating to registration | $750 |
| s 41A | Falsely notifying death of dog | $750 |
| s 42 | Failure to register dog | $300 |
| s 46(4) | Fraudulent procurement or attempt to procure replacement label or disc | $500 |
| s 48(3) | Failure to advise change of ownership | $100 |
| s 49(4) | Failure to advise change of address | $100 |
| s 52(1) | Removal, swapping or counterfeiting registration of label or disc | $500 |
| s 52A | Failure to keep dog controlled or confined | $200 |
| s 53(1) | Failure to keep dog under control | $200 |
| s 54(2) | Failure to provide proper care and attention, to supply proper and sufficient food, water, and shelter, and to provide adequate exercise | $300 |
| s 54A | Failure to carry leash in public place | $100 |
| s 55(7) | Failure to comply with barking dog abatement notice | $200 |
| s 62(4) | Allowing dog known to be dangerous to be at large un-muzzled or unleashed | $300 |
| s 62(5) | Failure to advise of muzzle and leashing requirements | $100 |
| s 72(2) | Releasing dog from custody | $750 |