Expiations and Fines
The many benefits of dog and cat ownership come with responsibility. Not only do we need to properly care for our dogs and cats, but we need to think about the impact of our pets on our neighbours and local community.
Dog and Cat Management Board Secretary Andrew Lamb (2017)
The Dog and Cat Management Board, a statutory board in South Australia, largely set the fines and expiations for dog and cat owners who break the rules. Council's also have significant powers to investigate offences.
Examples of expiations set by the Dog and Cat Management Board of South Australia include:
- Allowing your dog to attack, chase or menace another person or animal is a $315 expiation, or $750 if your dog is a prescribed breed (American Pit Bull Terrier, Fila Braziliero, Japanese Tosa, Dog Argentinia, Presa Canario).
- Not registering your dog is a $170 fine.
- Dogs wandering at large is a $210 fine.
- Failing to microchip is a $170 fine.
- Failing to desex your pet is a $170 fine.