Dog Fines
Under the Dog Control Act 1996 dog owners may be issued with an infringement notice if they, or their dogs(s) are found committing specific offences.
Infringement offence notices carry a fixed penalty that are outlined below:
| Wilful obstruction of a Dog Control Officer/Ranger |
$1000 |
| Failure/refusal to supply information or wilfully stating false particulars to Dog Control Officer/Ranger |
$1000 |
| Fraudulent sale or transfer of a dangerous dog | $1000 |
| Making a false statement relating to registration | $1000 |
| Fraudulent attempt to procure replacement label or disc | $1000 |
| Removal or swapping of labels or discs | $1000 |
| Allowing dogs known to be dangerous to be at large unmuzzled | $1000 |
| Keeping an unregistered dog | $300 |
| Failure to keep dog under proper control | $200 |
| Failure to comply with any bylaw authorised by Section 20 of the Dog Control Act | $300 |
| Failure to advise of change of ownership | $100 |
| Failure to advise of change of address | $100 |
| Failure to use or carry leash in public places | $100 |
