Dangerous Dogs and Restricted Breeds
Local Orders Policy - Keeping of Animals (61.18kB)
A 'dangerous' dog is one that attacks or kills a person or other animal without being provoked. The Companion Animals Act, 1998 allows a Local Council or Court to declare a dog dangerous. Dangerous dogs must be:
- Kept in child-proof enclosures;
- Leashed and muzzled in public;
- Controlled by an adult over 18 years of age;
- Desexed.
A maximum fine of $16,500 applies for breaking these restrictions.
Restricted Dog Breeds
Four breeds of dogs are subject to import restrictions by the Federal Government. They are:
- American pit bull terrier or pit bull terrier
- Japanese tosa
- Dogo Argentino
- Fila Brasilerio
- Perro de Presa Canario
Penalties
Penalty
|
On the Spot Fine
|
Court Imposed (Maximum)
|
| Dangerous/restricted dog not permanently identified |
$1,320 |
$5,500 |
| Sell Dangerous/restricted dog not permanently identified |
$1,320 |
$5,500 |
| Dangerous/restricted dog not registered |
$1,320 |
$5,500 |
| Dangerous/restricted dog not registered (Sec10) |
$1,320 |
$5,500 |
| Dangerous/restricted dog in public place not registered |
$550 |
$1,430 |
| Fail to comply with notice to register dangerous/restricted dog |
$550 |
$1,430 |
| Not notify change in registration/identification dangerous/restricted dog |
$1,320 |
$5,500 |
| Dangerous dog without collar and tags |
$1,320 |
$5,500 |
| Restricted dog without collar and tags |
$1,320 |
$5,500 |
| Dangerous dog not on lead |
$1,760 |
$11,000 |
| Restricted dog not on lead |
$1,760 |
$11,000 |
| Dangerous dog in prohibited place |
$1,760 |
$11,000 |
| Restricted dog in prohibited place |
$1,760 |
$11,000 |
| Dog to be declared dangerous not on lead/muzzled |
$1,320 |
$5,500 |
| Fail to comply with control requirements for dangerous dog |
$1,320 |
$5,500 |
| Fail to comply with control requirements for restricted dog |
$1,320 |
$16,500 |
| Sell/advertise restricted/proposed restricted dog |
$1,320 |
$16,500 |
| Accept ownership of restricted/proposed restricted dog |
$1,320 |
$16,500 |
| Cause/permit restricted/proposed restricted dog to breed |
$1,320 |
$16,500 |
| Advertise restricted/proposed restricted dog for breeding |
$1,320 |
$16,500 |
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