His Excellency the Lieutenant-Governor, with the advice of the Executive Council, has made the following Regulation under the Companion Animals Act 1998.
PAUL LYNCH, M.P.,Minister for Local Government
Part 1 Preliminary
1 Name of Regulation
This Regulation is the Companion Animals Regulation 2008.
2 Commencement
This Regulation commences on 1 September 2008.Note—This Regulation replaces the Companion Animals Regulation 1999 which is repealed on 1 September 2008 by section 10 (2) of the Subordinate Legislation Act 1989.
3 Definitions
(1) In this Regulation:means:(a) a veterinary practitioner (other than a veterinary practitioner whose authority to identify companion animals has been withdrawn under clause 11), or(b) a person who is, for the time being, accredited under Part 2 as an authorised identifier of companion animals., in respect of an authorised identifier accredited under Part 2, means the accreditation number allocated to the identifier in connection with his or her accreditation.microchip means a subcutaneous full duplex electronic radio transponder.pet shop means a shop used for the conduct of a business in the course of which an animal is kept for sale.recognised breeder means a person who is a member of:(a) Royal New South Wales Canine Council Limited, or(b) NSW Cat Fanciers’ Association Inc., or(c) Waratah State Cat Alliance Inc., or(d) any other body approved by the Director-General for the purposes of this definition by order published in the Gazette.registration agent means:(a) a council, or(b) a person appointed under clause 13 (2).RSPCA means the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, New South Wales.the Act means the Companion Animals Act 1998.Note—The Act defines desexed to mean rendered permanently incapable of reproduction.(2) Notes included in this Regulation do not form part of this Regulation.
Part 2 Permanent identification of companion animals
4 Categories of identified companion animals
(1) For the purposes of this Regulation, the following categories of identified companion animals are specified:(a) category 1 companion animals, being companion animals that are required to be identified for the purposes of section 8 of the Act,(b) category 2 companion animals, being companion animals identified on a voluntary basis by the implantation of a microchip on or after 1 October 2001,(c) category 3 companion animals, being companion animals identified on a voluntary basis by the implantation of a recognised microchip before 1 October 2001,(d) category 4 companion animals, being companion animals identified by the implantation of a recognised microchip while in a place other than New South Wales.(2) A category 3 or category 4 companion animal is taken to be identified for the purposes of section 8 of the Act.(3) A reference in subclause (1) to a companion animal identified on a voluntary basis is a reference to an identified companion animal that is not required to be identified for the purposes of section 8 of the Act.(4) In subclause (1), recognised microchip means a microchip that, in the opinion of the Director-General:(a) has been implanted in the companion animal concerned in accordance with the procedure set out in clause 5 (2), and(b) has allocated to it a unique identification number, and(c) functions properly.
5 Manner in which category 1 and 2 companion animals are to be identified
(1) The identification of a category 1 or category 2 companion animal is to be by means of the implantation in the animal of a microchip of a type or specification approved by the Director-General by order published in the Gazette.(2) The implantation is to be subcutaneous in the dorsum between the scapulae in such a way that the microchip lies at an oblique angle to the plane of the skin. The microchip must function properly.(3) Different types or specifications of microchip may be approved from time to time.(4) The Director-General may, by order published in the Gazette, withdraw the approval of a type or specification of microchip.(5) A microchip implanted before the publication of an order withdrawing the approval of that type or specification of microchip remains a microchip of an approved type or specification notwithstanding the withdrawal.
6 Identification of category 1 or 2 companion animals only by authorised persons
(1) A person must not implant a microchip in a category 1 or category 2 companion animal unless the person:(a) is an authorised identifier, or(b) does so under the supervision of an authorised identifier who is a veterinary practitioner.Maximum penalty: 15 penalty units.(2) A person must not advertise or otherwise represent himself or herself as being authorised to identify category 1 or category 2 companion animals unless the person is an authorised identifier under this Regulation.Maximum penalty: 8 penalty units.
7 Procedure for identification of category 1 and 2 companion animals
(1) The following procedures are to be followed by an authorised identifier when identifying a category 1 or category 2 companion animal for the purposes of clause 5:(a) immediately before the microchip is implanted in the animal:(i) the animal must be scanned to ensure that it does not already have a functioning microchip properly implanted, and(ii) the microchip must be scanned to ensure that it is functioning properly and to check that its scanned number is as shown on the supporting documentation applicable to it as the unique identification number allocated to the microchip,(b) immediately after implantation, the animal must be scanned to confirm proper implantation and functioning of the microchip,(c) any guidelines issued by the Director-General under subclause (2) that apply to the authorised identifier must be complied with.(2) The Director-General may:(a) issue guidelines applying to authorised identifiers with respect to the procedures to be followed by them when identifying category 1 or category 2 companion animals, and(b) issue guidelines applying to authorised identifiers and councils with respect to the procedures to be followed by them when entering identification information on the Register for the purposes of section 70 (3) of the Act.(3) A council must comply with any guidelines issued by the Director-General under subclause (2) that apply to the council.
8 Identification information in relation to all categories of companion animals
The following information is the identification information for companion animals for the purposes of the Act:(a) the unique identification number allocated to the microchip implanted in the animal in connection with the identification of the animal,(b) in the case of a category 1 or category 2 companion animal, the name of the authorised identifier who carried out, or supervised, the implantation of the microchip and, if the authorised identifier is accredited, their authorised identifier number,(c) the date on which the animal was identified,(d) the full name and residential address of the owner of the animal together with any other available contact details for the owner,(e) the address of the place at which the animal is ordinarily kept,(f) the name of the council of the area in which the animal is ordinarily kept,(g) the type of animal (dog or cat), and the breed of the animal,(h) the animal’s date of birth (known or approximate),(i) the animal’s gender,(j) the animal’s colour and details of any unusual or identifying marks on the animal.
9 Accreditation of persons as authorised identifiers
(1) The Director-General may, by notice in writing given to any person, authorise the person to accredit other persons as authorised identifiers of companion animals.(2) However, a person authorised by the Director-General under subclause (1) must not accredit another person as an authorised identifier of companion animals unless the person is satisfied, after making reasonable enquiries, that the other person:(a) is qualified and competent to be an authorised identifier, and(b) will comply with the requirements of this Regulation with respect to the identification of companion animals.(3) The Director-General may withdraw a person’s authorisation under subclause (1) if satisfied that the person has failed to make reasonable enquiries before accrediting a person as an authorised identifier of companion animals.(4) Before withdrawing a person’s authorisation under subclause (3), the Director-General must:(a) notify the person of the proposed withdrawal of the authorisation, and(b) give the person a reasonable opportunity to make submissions to the Director-General in respect of the proposed withdrawal, and(c) have due regard to any such submissions.(5) The Director-General must cause a person whose authorisation is withdrawn to be notified of the withdrawal in writing. Withdrawal of an authorisation takes effect on the date on which the notice is given to the person whose authorisation is to be withdrawn, or from a later date as specified in the notice.(6) A person who is dissatisfied with the failure or refusal of a person authorised by the Director-General under subclause (1) to accredit the person as an authorised identifier of companion animals may make a written application for that accreditation to the Director-General.(7) The Director-General must, after consultation with the person who failed or refused to accredit the applicant as an authorised identifier of companion animals, grant or refuse the application.(8) The applicant is to be given written notice of the grant or refusal of the application within 28 days after the application is made.
10 Withdrawal of accreditation
(1) The Director-General may withdraw the accreditation of a person as an authorised identifier of companion animals if the Director-General is satisfied that:(a) the person is not qualified or competent to be an authorised identifier, or(b) the person has been negligent or incompetent in connection with the exercise of the person’s functions as an authorised identifier, or(c) the person has failed to comply with a requirement imposed by or under the Act with respect to the identification of companion animals, or(d) it is otherwise appropriate to do so.(2) The accreditation of a person is withdrawn when the Director-General gives the person notice in writing that accreditation has been withdrawn.
11 Withdrawal of veterinary practitioner’s authorisation
(1) The Director-General may withdraw a veterinary practitioner’s authority to identify companion animals for the purposes of the Act by notice in writing served on the veterinary practitioner concerned.(2) A notice under subclause (1) is not to be served unless the Director-General is satisfied that the veterinary practitioner:(a) has been negligent or incompetent in connection with the exercise of the veterinary practitioner’s functions as an authorised identifier, or(b) has failed to comply with a requirement by or under the Act with respect to the identification of companion animals.(3) A notice under subclause (1) takes effect on and from the date the notice is served or such later date as is specified in the notice.(4) The Director-General may, at any time, reinstate a veterinary practitioner’s authority to identify companion animals for the purposes of the Act by notice in writing to the veterinary practitioner concerned.
12 Exemptions from identification requirements
(1) A companion animal is exempt from section 8 of the Act if it is exempted from section 9 (Registration required from age 6 months) of the Act by a provision of this Regulation other than clause 16 (d).(2) A companion animal that is less than 6 months of age is exempt from section 8 of the Act if a veterinary practitioner certified in writing, before the animal was 12 weeks of age, that identification of the animal as required by that section would constitute a serious health risk to the animal.(3) A companion animal is exempt from section 8 (2) of the Act in respect of its sale by a recognised breeder to a pet shop if, at the time of the sale, it is less than 12 weeks old.
Part 3 Registration of companion animals
13 Registration agents
(1) Each council is a registration agent for the purposes of this Regulation.(2) The Director-General may appoint any person or body to be a registration agent for the purposes of this Regulation.(3) The Director-General may issue guidelines with respect to the procedures to be followed by registration agents in exercising their functions. Registration agents must follow any such procedures if they are required to do so by those guidelines.(4) The Director-General may revoke the appointment of a person or body under subclause (2) at any time by notice in writing served on the person or body.(5) Before a notice under subclause (4) is served, the Director-General must:(a) notify the person or body of the proposed revocation, and(b) give the person or body a reasonable opportunity to make submissions to the Director-General in respect of the proposed revocation, and(c) have due regard to any such submissions.(6) A notice under subclause (4) takes effect on the date on which the notice is served or from such later date as is specified in the notice.
14 Application for registration
(1) An application for registration of a companion animal must be made to the Director-General or to a registration agent.Note—Applications to the Director-General can be made at Registry offices established for the purpose.(2) The application must be made using the form of application approved by the Director-General from time to time.(3) An application for registration must be accompanied by payment of the registration fee payable for registration of the animal.
15 Registered owner must be 18 or over
A natural person under the age of 18 years cannot be the registered owner of a companion animal.Note—A registered owner of a companion animal may be a natural person at least 18 years old, a corporation or a body corporate or politic.
16 Exemptions from registration requirement
The following companion animals are exempt from section 9 (Registration required from age 6 months):(a) a cat born before 1 July 1999, other than a cat whose ownership changes after that date,(b) an animal that is ordinarily kept outside New South Wales, but not if the animal has been in New South Wales for a continuous period of at least 3 months,(c) an animal in the custody of a council (including in a council pound), the Animal Welfare League NSW, The Cat Protection Society of NSW Inc. or RSPCA,(d) an animal in the custody of an organisation approved by the Director-General, for the purposes of this clause, by order published in the Gazette,(e) an animal kept at a pet shop for the purposes of sale,(f) an animal kept for the purposes of sale in the course of a business conducted at a booth or stall in a market or at a fair,(g) a greyhound registered in accordance with the rules made in relation to greyhound racing under the Greyhound and Harness Racing Administration Act 2004,(h) a dog that is ordinarily used by a police officer on official duty,(i) a dog used by a Commonwealth officer on official duty,(j) an animal in the custody of an accredited research establishment within the meaning of the Animal Research Act 1985, or the holder of an animal research authority or an animal supplier’s licence within the meaning of that Act, for purposes in connection with animal research, as authorised under that Act,(k) an animal kept at a licensed animal display establishment within the meaning of the Exhibited Animals Protection Act 1986 and lawfully exhibited in accordance with that Act,(l) a working dog that is ordinarily kept in a part of the Western Division of the State that is not within a local government area,(m) a working dog that is ordinarily kept on land categorised as farmland for the purposes of Part 3 of Chapter 15 of the Local Government Act 1993.
17 Registration fee
(1) The registration fee payable for the registration of a companion animal is whichever of the following fees is applicable in the particular case:(a) for a desexed animal (except an animal owned by an eligible pensioner)—$40,(b) for a desexed animal owned by an eligible pensioner—$15,(c) for an animal that is not desexed (except an animal kept by a recognised breeder for breeding purposes)—$150,(d) for an animal that is not desexed and that is kept by a recognised breeder for breeding purposes—$40.(2) There is an exemption from payment of a registration fee for the registration of the following:(a) any animal the Director-General is satisfied is in the service of a public authority,(b) a working dog.Note—A working dog is defined in the Act as a dog used primarily for the purpose of droving, tending, working or protecting stock (or a dog being trained as a working dog). If the dog is declared to be a dangerous dog, it ceases to be a working dog while the declaration is in force.(3) In this clause:eligible pensioner means:(a) a person who is a member of a class of persons prescribed by the regulations under the Local Government Act 1993 for the purposes of the definition of eligible pensioner in that Act, or(b) if no such class of persons is prescribed, a person who is the holder of a card issued by the Commonwealth and known as the Pensioner Concession Card, being a card that is in force.Note—See clause 32 for payments to registration agents from the Companion Animals Fund.
18 Registration fee exemption for assistance animals
(1) There is an exemption from payment of a registration fee for the registration of an animal that is an assistance animal or is undergoing training to be an assistance animal.(2) The exemption ceases to apply if the animal ceases to be an assistance animal or ceases training without becoming an assistance animal.(3) If the exemption ceases, the registration fee for the animal’s registration must be paid within 28 days after the exemption ceases.(4) If the registration fee is not paid within that time, the council of the area in which the animal is ordinarily kept may cancel the registration of the animal by noting the cancellation on the Register.(5) Before cancelling the registration of an animal under subclause (4), the council must notify the owner of the animal in writing of the proposed cancellation and of any associated action proposed to be taken (including subsequent prosecution of the owner for being the owner of an unregistered animal).(6) A council that cancels the registration of an animal under this clause must notify the Director-General of the cancellation within 7 days.(7) The council or the Director-General may reinstate the registration of an animal that was cancelled under subclause (4) by noting the reinstatement on the Register.
19 Permanent identification a pre-condition to registration
A companion animal must not be registered unless it is an identified companion animal.
20 Registration information
The following information is (to the extent that it is relevant and applicable to the animal concerned) the registration information for a companion animal:(a) the identification information for the animal (but not including the matters referred to in clause 8 (b) or (c) if those matters are not known to the owner of the animal),(b) whether or not the animal is desexed,(c) in the case of a dog—whether the animal is a dangerous dog and, if so, on what date the relevant order or declaration was made,(d) in the case of a dog—whether the animal has been declared under Division 6 of Part 5 of the Act to be a restricted dog and, if so, the date on which the declaration took effect,(e) the date of registration,(f) if the animal’s registration was cancelled under clause 18 (4) at any time but subsequently reinstated—the date the reinstatement of the registration took effect.
21 Exemption while registration application pending
(1) While an application for registration of a companion animal (including an application required by clause 22) is pending, the animal is exempt from sections 9, 10, 10A, 10B, 51 (1) (k) and 56 (1) (h) of the Act.(2) An application is pending from the time the application is properly made to the Director-General or a registration agent and payment is tendered of any registration fee payable for registration of the animal until the animal is registered pursuant to the application.
22 Requirement for registration of nuisance and other animals
(1) If an order is issued in respect of an animal under section 21 (Nuisance dogs) or 31 (Nuisance cats) of the Act and the animal is not otherwise required to be registered under the Act, the council of the area in which the animal is ordinarily kept may, by notice in writing given to the owner of the animal, direct that the animal must be registered under the Act before a specified date (being a date not less than 7 days after the notice is given).(2) If a person is convicted of an offence under the Act or pays an amount under section 92 (Penalty notices) of the Act, the council of the area in which any companion animal currently owned by the person is kept may, by notice in writing given to the person, direct that any such animal that is not otherwise required to be registered under the Act must be registered under the Act before a specified date (being a date not less than 7 days after the notice is given).(3) An animal to which a notice under this clause applies must be registered under the Act before the date as specified in the notice.Note—Section 10 of the Act allows the regulations to require a particular class or description of companion animal (not otherwise required to be registered) to be registered, and makes the owner of such an animal guilty of an offence if it is not registered.
23 Requirement for registration of lost and impounded animals
A companion animal not otherwise required to be registered under the Act that is taken into the custody of a council (including in a council pound) or an approved animal welfare organisation must be registered under the Act before it is returned to its owner from that custody.
Part 4 Dangerous or restricted dogs
24 Enclosure requirements for dangerous or restricted dogs
(1) For the purposes of sections 51 (1) (c) and 56 (1) (a1) of the Act, the requirements set out in subclauses (2)–(4) are prescribed as the requirements that must be complied with in relation to an enclosure for a dangerous or restricted dog.(2) The enclosure must:(a) be fully enclosed, constructed and maintained in such a way so that the dog is not able to dig or otherwise escape under, over or through the enclosure, and(b) be constructed in such a way so that a person cannot have access to it without the assistance of an occupier of the property who is above the age of 18 years, and(c) be designed to prevent children from having access to the enclosure, and(d) not be located on the property in such a way so that people are required to pass through the enclosure to gain access to other parts of the property, and(e) have a minimum height of 1.8 m and a minimum width of 1.8 m, and(f) have an area of not less than 10 square metres for each dangerous or restricted dog kept on the property, and(g) have walls that are fixed to the floor and constructed to be no more than 50 mm from the floor, and(h) have walls, a fixed covering and a gate that are constructed of:(i) brick, timber, iron or similar solid materials, or(ii) mesh that complies with subclause (4), or(iii) a combination of the materials referred to in subparagraphs (i) and (ii), and(i) have a floor that is constructed of sealed concrete and graded to fall to a drain for the removal of effluent, and(j) provide a weatherproof sleeping area of sufficient dimensions to enable each dangerous or restricted dog kept on the property to shelter from the weather.(3) Any gate to the enclosure must:(a) contain a self-closing and self-latching mechanism that enables the enclosure to be securely locked when the dog is in the enclosure, and(b) be kept locked when the dog is in the enclosure, and(c) display the warning sign referred to in clause 26.(4) Mesh used in the construction of an enclosure must be:(a) chain mesh manufactured from at least 3.15 mm wire to form a maximum mesh spacing of 50 mm, or(b) weldmesh manufactured from at least 4 mm wire with a maximum mesh spacing of 50 mm.
25 Maximum fee for issuing certificate of compliance in relation to prescribed enclosure
For the purposes of section 58H (2) (b) of the Act, the fee of $100 is prescribed.
26 Warning signs for dangerous or restricted dogs
(1) For the purposes of sections 51 (1) (d) and 56 (1) (c) of the Act, a sign or signs complying with subclause (2) must be situated so that the words “Warning Dangerous Dog” are legible to any person immediately before entering the property by way of any gate, door or other entry point.(2) Each such sign must:(a) be no smaller than 40 cm × 40 cm, and(b) be made of durable materials, and(c) show the words “Warning Dangerous Dog” in letters that are, in any case, at least 50 mm high and 10 mm wide.
27 Distinctive collars for dangerous or restricted dogs
(1) For the purposes of sections 51 (1) (d1) and 56 (1) (c1) of the Act, a collar is of the prescribed kind if:(a) it consists of red stripes alternatively spaced with yellow stripes, each stripe being 25 mm wide and set diagonal to the rim of the collar at an angle of 45 degrees, and(b) all of the stripes of at least 1 of the 2 colours are sufficiently reflective so as to be visible in low light, and(c) it is made of durable materials, and(d) it is able to be securely fastened, and(e) it has a device or other facility that enables it to be attached to a leash, and(f) it has a minimum width of:(i) 25 mm for a dog weighing less than 20 kg, or(ii) 40 mm for a dog weighing between 20 kg and 40 kg, or(iii) 50 mm for a dog weighing more than 40 kg.(2) A dog must not wear any such collar unless the dog is a dangerous dog or a restricted dog.(3) If subclause (2) is contravened:(a) the owner of the dog, oris guilty of an offence.(b) if the owner is not present at the time of the offence and another person who is of or above the age of 16 years is in charge of the dog at that time—that other person,Maximum penalty: 8 penalty units.(4) A person does not commit an offence under this clause if the person does not know, or could not reasonably be expected to know, that the collar is of the kind prescribed for the purposes of section 51 (1) (d1) or 56 (1) (c1) of the Act.
28 Breed identification or registration certificates issued by Canine Council
Any breed identification certificate or breed registration certificate issued by the Royal New South Wales Canine Council Limited in relation to a dog is prescribed for the purposes of section 58C (3) of the Act, but only if the certificate contains the unique identification number allocated to the microchip that has been implanted in the dog in connection with its identification under this Regulation.
Part 5 General
29 Local authority for certain places
(1) Pursuant to section 6 (2) of the Act, the functions of the local authority for any of the following places specified below are, for the purposes of the provisions of the Act specified in subclause (2), to be exercised by the person specified below in relation to that place:(a) the Trust lands within the meaning of the Centennial Park and Moore Park Trust Act 1983—the Centennial Park and Moore Park Trust,(b) Sydney Olympic Park within the meaning of the Sydney Olympic Park Authority Act 2001—the Sydney Olympic Park Authority,(c) the trust lands within the meaning of the Parramatta Park Trust Act 2001—the Parramatta Park Trust.(2) The provisions of the Act are as follows:(a) sections 12, 13, 14, 15, 20, 29 and 30,(b) sections 69E, 69F, 69G, 69H and 92 in their application in respect of the provisions referred to in paragraph (a),(c) the definition of in section 5, in its application in respect of the provisions referred to in paragraphs (a) and (b).Note—For a place specified in subclause (1), the relevant local authority functions are to be exercised by the person specified in respect of that place (instead of by the council of the area in which the place is located).
30 Notification of changes and events by owners of identified companion animals
(1) A notification for the purposes of section 11 of the Act:(a) in the case of the notification of the death of a companion animal—is to be given by telephone or in writing in the approved form, and(b) in any other case—is to be given in writing in the approved form, and(c) may be given to the Director-General by being given to a registration agent.(2) Section 11 (1) of the Act, in so far as it imposes an obligation to notify the Director-General of the change of ownership of an identified companion animal that is registered, does not impose that obligation on the new owner.Note—Section 11 (3) of the Act provides that, in the event of a change of ownership of a registered animal, the certificate of registration showing the registration information as changed is to be provided to the new owner.(3) Section 11 (1) of the Act does not apply to the owner of a category 3 or category 4 companion animal if the identification information for the animal has not been entered on the Register.
31 Former owner to notify change of ownership of unregistered animal
(1) If the ownership of an identified companion animal that is not registered changes, the person who ceases to be the owner of the animal is to notify the Director-General of that change of ownership.Maximum penalty: 8 penalty units.(2) This clause does not affect any obligation of the owner of an identified companion animal that is not registered to notify the Director-General under section 11 (1) of the Act in respect of the change of ownership.
32 Payments out of Companion Animals Fund
(1) An amount, as determined by the Director-General from time to time, is to be paid to a registration agent from the Fund, out of amounts collected as registration fees under the Act.(2) Different amounts may be determined under subclause (1) for different registration agents or classes of registration agent.Note—The amounts payable to registration agents are paid out of the Companion Animals Fund established under the Act (into which registration fees are paid). Arrangements can be made by the Director-General under section 85 (4) of the Act for an agent to deduct an amount payable to that agent at the point of payment of registration fees.
33 Listing of identification or registration information on databases
For the purposes of section 89 (4) (d) of the Act, a database is of a prescribed class if it operates primarily for the purposes of the recovery of lost animals.
34 Penalty notice offences
(1) For the purposes of section 92 of the Act:(a) each offence created by a provision specified in Column 1 of Schedule 1 is prescribed as a penalty notice offence, and(b) the prescribed penalty for such an offence is the amount specified in Column 2 of Schedule 1.(2) If the reference to a provision in Column 1 of Schedule 1 is qualified by words that restrict its operation to specified kinds of offences or to offences committed in specified circumstances, an offence created by the provision is a prescribed offence only if it is an offence of a kind so specified or is committed in the circumstances so specified.
35 Notices
(1) A notice that is required to be given in writing under this Regulation may be served personally or by post.(2) If a council is required under the Act to notify the Director-General of any matter, the notice is to be given in accordance with such arrangements as may be determined by the Director-General.
36 Savings
Any act, matter or thing that had effect under the Companion Animals Regulation 1999 immediately before the repeal of that Regulation is taken to have effect under this Regulation.
Schedule 1 Penalty notice offences
(Clause 34)
Column 1 | Column 2 |
Provision | Penalty |
Offences under the Act | |
Section 8 (3) | $1,320 (in the case of a dangerous or restricted dog) or $165 (in any other case) |
Section 8 (4) | $1,320 (in the case of a dangerous or restricted dog) or $165 (in any other case) |
Section 9 (1) | $1,320 (in the case of a dangerous or restricted dog) or $165 (in any other case) |
Section 10 | $1,320 (in the case of a dangerous or restricted dog) or $165 (in any other case) |
Section 10A | $550 (in the case of a dangerous or restricted dog) or $165 (in any other case) |
Section 10B (2) | $550 (in the case of a dangerous or restricted dog) or $165 (in any other case) |
Section 11 (1) (but only in relation to the matters referred to in section 11 (1) (a), (b) or (d1)) | $1,320 (in the case of a dangerous or restricted dog) or $165 (in any other case) |
Section 12 (2) | $1,320 (in the case of a dangerous or restricted dog) or $165 (in any other case) |
Section 12A (1) | $220 |
Section 13 (2) | $1,760 (in the case of a dangerous or restricted dog) or $220 (in any other case) |
Section 14 (2) | $1,760 (in the case of a dangerous or restricted dog) or $330 (in any other case) |
Section 15 (2) | $165 |
Section 16 (1) (but only in the case of a dog that is not a dangerous or restricted dog) | $550 |
Section 20 (1) | $275 |
Section 21 (5) | $275 |
Section 29 (3) | $110 |
Section 30 (2) | $110 |
Section 31 (5) | $165 |
Section 36 (1) | $1,320 |
Section 51 (2) | $1,320 |
Section 52A (1) | $1,320 |
Section 52B (1) | $1,320 |
Section 56 (2) | $1,320 |
Section 57A (1) | $1,320 |
Section 57B (1) | $1,320 |
Section 57C | $1,320 |
Section 58B (1) | $1,320 |
Section 60 (1) | $165 |
Section 61 (1) | $165 |
Section 62 (1) | $550 |
Section 69G (2) | $275 |
Section 76 (1) | $165 |
Offences under this Regulation | |
Clause 6 (1) | $275 |
Clause 6 (2) | $165 |
Clause 27 (3) | $220 |
Clause 31 (1) | $165 |