Environment

Pet-Related Fines

A small white dog Owning an animal means your pet is reliant on you to do what is best for it. The community also needs pet owners to act responsibly.

If you have been issued a fine or penalty notice then please visit the State Debt Recovery Office to make a payment.

The following on-the-spot fines are specified under the NSW Companion Animals Act 1998.

Unleashed dog in a public place - $165
Dog not wearing a collar and ID tag in public - $165
Animal not permanently identified/microchipped - $165
Selling an animal that is not microchipped - $165
Animal not registered - $165
Failure to remove - $165
Not notifying change in registration ID - $165
Dog in a prohibited place* - $165
Failure to remove dog faeces - $165
Cat not wearing an ID tag - $165
Cat in a prohibited place* - $165

*Prohibited places include, school/preschool/kindergarten grounds, shopping centres, public bathing areas (including beaches), food preparation areas, sporting fields, play grounds and wildlife protection areas.