NSW shop fined for not serving blind man

A take-away shop on the NSW south coast has been fined after a blind man with his guide dog was allegedly told to leave by the owner.

The 67-year-old vision-impaired man was asked leave the takeaway store in Batemans Bay on Saturday after he sat down with his dog, according to police.

"We encourage everyone in the community to include and support guide dogs and their companions," Assistant Commissioner Denis Clifford said.