If you are found guilty of an offence against the Dog Control Act 1996, the court can decide what happens to the fine you have to pay. The court can say that up to half of the fine can go to the person who started the court case against you or to the person who gave information that helped you get convicted. This is different from what is said in section 73 of the Public Finance Act 1989. You should know that the court makes this decision. The court's decision is final.
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Notwithstanding anything in section 73 of the Public Finance Act 1989, the court before which any person is convicted of an offence against this Act may direct that part (not exceeding one-half) of any fine imposed shall be paid to the person who commenced the proceedings or to any person giving information that led to the conviction.
