The tracking and management of local animals, while overseen by the City of Greater Geelong, is regulated by a state law, the Domestic (Feral and Nuisance) Animals Act.
A number of on-the-spot fines apply. Generally, offences relating to dogs fall into three categories:
| Registration |
 Failure to register: $227 fine.
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| Wandering |
Day-time: $170 fine.
Night-time: $227 fine.
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| Tags |
Failure to wear a registration tag: $57 fine.
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Cats must also be registered.
