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Fee from dog higher than last year

We have a lot of ridiculous dans, and one of them is for having a dog.

We have a lot of ridiculous dans, and one of them is for having a dog.

This year it is higher by an average 5 PLN in relation to previous years.

We have a lot of ridiculous dans, and one of them is for having a dog. This year it is higher by an average 5 PLN in relation to previous years.

The four-legged fee is paid only by some municipalities and is collected for various purposes, including in many places for animal shelters or local animal organisations. The amount of the fee shall be determined by the Ministry of Finance, which this year increased the maximum rate to 130.3 PLN For one four-legged, the final rate depends on the decision of the municipality. If we have more, we multiply the amount by the number of animals.

Persons who themselves have taken a dog from a shelter, disabled persons with one dog, seniors with one four-legged, diplomatic staff, farmers who have no more than 2 dogs, people above 65 the years of age which own the household.

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