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Fees and charges

Infringement fees set in the Dog Control Act 1996 apply.

The fees and charges set out below are effective from 1 July 2019. They cover the period 1 July 2019-30 June 2020 and include Goods and Services Tax (GST).

Dog registration

Renewal registration fees

Registration type	Fee
Entire dog - paid before 31 July	$135.00
Neutered dog - paid before 31 July	$100.00
Responsible Dog Owner (RDO) status - paid before 31 July	$75.00
All general dog registration fees paid after 31 July	$185.00
Classified "Dangerous" dog - paid by 31 July	$150.00
Classified "Dangerous" dog - paid after 31 July	$225.00
Disability assist/companion dogs	NIL

New registration fees

Registration type	Fee
New puppies from three months of age	Pro rata
Disability assist/companion dogs	NIL

Application fees

Application type	Fee
RDO status	$75.00
Licence to keep more than two dogs	$65.00

Service fees

Service type	Fee
Replacement registration tags	$5.00
Euthanasia at owner's request	$35.00
Microchipping	$35.00
RDO property inspection	$65.00
Dog surrender fee (plus sustenance if required - see below)	$35.00
Requested dog pick-up/delivery	$65.00
Dog boarding fee per day at Seaview and Moa Point - limited spaces	$25.00

Impounding and sustenance

Registered dogs

Service	Fee
First impounding during year of registration	$100.00
Second impounding during year of registration	$160.00
Sustenance fee per dog per day	$25.00
After hours collection	$40.00
Seizure fee	$80.00

Unregistered dogs

Service	Fee
First impound during year of registration	$120.00
Second impound during year of registration	$200.00
Sustenance fee per dog per day	$25.00
After hours collection	$40.00
Seizure fee	$120.00