36Payment of fees relating to seized dogs

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) [Section 36 Subsection (1) amended by No. 72 of 2009, s. 18, Applied:01 Jul 2010] 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.