Dog Registration
Dog owners are required to register their dogs at the age of 3 months. The registration period runs from the 1st November to 31st October in the following year. Registration can be paid at the Council Office, proof may be required for some concessions.
Registration Fees
| Annual Registration - Unsterilized dog/bitch | $30.00 |
| Annual Registration - Sterilized dog/bitch | $10.00 |
| Guide Dogs | nil |
| Dogs used for droving or tending stock | 25% of fee otherwise payable |
| Dogs owned by pensioners | 50% of fee otherwise payable |
| Registration after 31 May in any year | 50% of fee for registration in that year otherwise payable |
Three year registration - Unsterilized dog/bitch | $75.00 |
| Three year registration - Sterilized dog/bitch | $18.00 |
The penalties for unregistered and in particular, dangerous or nuisance dogs are high. Some examples are listed below. Further details can be found in the Dog Act 1976 available for inspection at the Council Office.
Fines
| General Penalty | Dangerous Dog | |
|---|---|---|
| Unregistered Dog | $100 | $200 |
| Dog causing nuisance | $100 | $200 |
| Dog in public place without collar or registration tag | $50 | $100 |
| Dog in place without consent | $100 | $200 |
| Seizure and impounding of a dog | $32 | N/A |
| Maintenance of a dog in a pound | $10 per day | N/A |
Last modified
04-12-2008 02:33 PM