Selective Inspection Program
STATUTORY NOTICE OF SELECTIVE INSPECTION PROGRAM
Animal Management (Cats and Dogs) Act 2008 – Section 113
01 September 2025 – 28 November 2025
Under section 113 of the Animal Management (Cats and Dogs) Act 2008, Council has approved by resolution (Resolution No. OM/07.2025/22) a Selective Inspection Program (SIP) to allow authorised persons to enter and inspect selected properties in parts of the local government area.
In accordance with section 113(5)(c) of the Animal Management (Cats and Dogs) Act 2008, inspections may occur at premises located within the townships of Amby, Injune, Jackson, Mitchell, Muckadilla, Mungallala, Roma, Surat, Wallumbilla, and Yuleba, being areas defined as designated town areas in Schedule 13 of Subordinate Local Law No. 2 (Animal Management) 2011, where an authorised person has a reasonable belief that unregistered and/or regulated dogs may be present.
Program duration:
From Monday 1 September 2025 to Friday 28 November 2025
Purpose of the inspection program:
- To assess compliance with the Animal Management (Cats and Dogs) Act 2008, specifically:
• Dog registration requirements
• Regulated dog provisions
Focus:
Premises in designated town areas where a Council authorised person has a reasonable belief that unregistered and/or regulated dogs may be present on an urban allotment.
Officers:
Inspections will be conducted by authorised Council officers carrying valid Council-issued identity cards.
Viewing the resolution:
The Council resolution authorising this program is available in the minutes of the General Meeting held 24 July 2025, at www.maranoa.qld.gov.au, or by request at any of Council’s Customer Service Centres. A copy can be posted for a nominal fee. The resolution will be available for viewing or purchase until the end of the program.
For more information, contact:
Council’s Community Safety Team on 1300 007 662.
Maranoa Regional Council conducts an annual Selective Inspection Program to to check on pet registrations and regulated dog permit conditions.
The program is designed to monitor compliance with the State Government’s Animal Management (Cats & Dogs) Act 2008 which prescribes pet registration and regulated dog provisions.
Dates for the 2025 Selective Inspection Program are yet to be approved by Council.
Why do we conduct inspections?
We strive to make the Maranoa a pet-friendly region to live in, while also recognising that pet ownership can impact your neighbours and others in the community.
Pet registration is a part of responsible ownership and the Selective Inspection Program is designed to ensure that the rights of pet owners are balanced with those of the community, while ensuring Council meets its requirements under the Act.
The program encourages responsible animal ownership within the Maranoa region by reducing the number of unregistered dogs and ensuring that provisions for regulated dogs are maintained.
Who conducts inspections?
Inspections are carried out by authorised officers from Maranoa Regional Council. The program allows authorised persons to enter and inspect selected properties within the local government area. All authorised persons will carry identity cards issued by Council.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Outcomes depend on whether Council determines compliance with legislative requirements. If all requirements are met, no action will be taken.
- Infringement for Registration Non-Compliance:
If an authorised person identifies a dog as unregistered for the current financial year, an infringement notice may be issued. The fine for failing to register a dog is 2 penalty units, or $322. - Non-compliance with Regulated Dog Provisions:
If permit conditions are not met, a compliance or infringement notice may be issued. A compliance notice requires the responsible person to comply within 21 days, or a fine may be issued. The fine for non-compliance is 7 penalty units, or $1129.
If Council is unable to determine compliance or requires further information, a calling card will be left at the property, requesting the resident contact the Community Safety Team for further information.
- Infringement for Registration Non-Compliance:
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For more information on Council's Local Laws, follow the links below:
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