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DOG CONTROL ACT 2000 - SECT 36 Payment of fees relating to seized dogs

DOG CONTROL ACT 2000 - SECT 36

Payment of fees relating to seized dogs

(1)  The owner of a dog seized under section 35 must pay, within 5 working days after the notice under section 35(2) has been given –
(a) any fees in relation to the seizure and detaining of the dog; and
(b) the reasonable cost of the dog's detention; and
(ba) the cost of implanting the dog with a microchip under section 35(6) ; and
(c) any other fees or charges relating to the dog that have not been paid under this Act; and
(d) in the case of an unregistered dog, the appropriate registration fee.
Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 5 penalty units.
(2)  On payment of any fees and charges under subsection (1) in respect of a dog, the general manager is to release the dog to its owner.