Fines
If you lose your dog or cat and we pick it up, we won't charge you a fine for the first offence if your dog is registered with Benalla Rural City Council. If it's not the first offence, the release fee is $125.
This table shows the current schedule of fines:
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Offence
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Fine
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Failure to register your dog or cat with the Council
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$395
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Failure to renew dog or cat registration with the Council
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$395
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Dog not securely confined to owners' premises - day
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$296
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Dog not securely confined to owners' premises - night
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$395
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Cat not securely confined to owners' premises
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$99
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Dog or cat causing a nuisance
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$99
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Dog or cat not wearing Council registration tag
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$99
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Dog rushing or chasing any person
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$198
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Non-serious injury caused by dog attack
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$494
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Dog off leash in a public place
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$198
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