Dog offences can range from failing to register your dog annually to dog attacks on people or other animals. The Dog Control Act 1996 and Council bylaws set out the range of dog offences.
Infringement Offences and Fees
The following fines for offences are set out in Schedule 1 of the Dog Control Act 1996; they are set fees for infringement notices issued by the council. For many of these offences, the court can impose a higher maximum penalty if the offence is dealt with by a court hearing.
If you have received an infringement and would like to challenge it, please fill out the form below:
| Section of Act | Description of Offence | Fine ($) |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | Wilful obstruction of dog control officer or dog ranger | 750 |
| 19(2) | Failure or refusal to supply information or wilfully providing false particulars | 750 |
| 19A(2) | Failure to supply information or wilfully providing false particulars about dog | 750 |
| 20(5) | Failure to comply with any bylaw authorised by section 20 of the Dog Control Act 1996 (e.g. failure to remove faeces).. | 300 |
| 23A(2) | Failure to undertake dog owner education programme or dog obedience course (or both) | 300 |
| 24 | Failure to undertake dog owner education programme or dog obedience course (or both) | 750 |
| 28(5) | Failure to comply with effects of disqualification | 750 |
| 32(2) | Failure to comply with effects of classification of dog as dangerous dog | 300 |
| 32(4) | Fraudulent sale or transfer of dangerous dog | 500 |
| 33EC(1) | Failure to comply with effects of classification of dog as menacing dog | 300 |
| 33F(3) | Failure to advise person of muzzle and leashing requirements | 100 |
| 36A(6) | Failure to implant microchip transponder in dog | 300 |
| 41 | False statement relating to dog registration | 750 |
| 41A | Falsely notifying death of a dog | 750 |
| 42 | Failure to register a dog. | 300 |
| 46(4) | Fraudulent procurement or attempt to procure replacement dog registration label or disc | 500 |
| 48(3) | Failure to advise change of dog ownership | 100 |
| 49(4) | Failure to advise change of address | 100 |
| 51(1) | Removal, swapping or counterfeiting of registration label or disc | 500 |
| 52(A) | Failure to keep dog controlled or confined | 200 |
| 53(1) | Failure to keep dog under control | 200 |
| 54(2) | Failure to provide proper care and attention, to supply proper and sufficient food, water, and shelter, and to provide adequate exercise. | 300 |
| 54(A) | Failure to use or carry leash in public place | 100 |
| 62(4) | Allowing dogs known to be dangerous to be at large unmuzzled or unleashed | 300 |
| 62(5) | Failure to advise of muzzle and leashing requirements | 100 |
| 72(2) | Releasing dog from custody | 750 |
Last updated: 23 Apr 2024