755-PL-22 Animal Care and Control Bylaw (Unofficial Consolidation as of January 27, 2026)
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CITY OF COLD LAKE
BYLAW 755-PL-22
ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL BYLAW
Unofficial Consolidation as of January 27, 2026
Please note: in a bylaw that is "Unofficially Consolidated", the original approved
bylaw is updated to include all of the approved amendments to that bylaw.
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A BYLAW OF THE CITY OF COLD LAKE, IN THE PROVINCE OF ALBERTA, FOR THE
PURPOSE OF REGULATING ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL WITHIN THE CITY
WHEREAS Council deems it necessary, and in the public interest, to regulate the care and control
of Animals within the City of Cold Lake;
AND WHEREAS the Municipal Government Act, RSA 2000, c. M-26 provides that Council may
pass bylaws for municipal purposes respecting wild and domestic Animals and activities in relation
to them;
AND WHEREAS the Municipal Government Act, RSA 2000, c. M-26 provides that Council may
by bylaw regulate, prohibit, or provide for a system of licenses, permits, or approvals including
establishing fees for such licenses, permits, and approvals;
NOW THEREFORE, by the authority of the Council of the City of Cold Lake, in the Province
of Alberta, Council enacts the bylaw as follows:
SECTION 1 - TITLE
1.
This bylaw shall be cited as the "Animal Care and Control Bylaw".
SECTION 2 - DEFINITIONS
2.
In this bylaw:
2.1.
"Animal" means any animal, either wild or domesticated, and includes Dogs, Cats,
and Livestock, unless otherwise stated in this bylaw.
2.2.
"Animal Care and Control Centre" (ACCC) means a place designated by the City
to act as an animal intake and holding facility where Animals can be placed and
impounded temporarily.
2.3.
"Animal Control Officer" means a Peace Officer, Bylaw Officer, a member of the
RCMP or any person, firm, or corporation appointed by the Chief Administrative
Officer of the City or under contract to the City to enforce the provisions of this
bylaw, and also includes a Special Constable or Peace Officer of the Alberta SPCA.
2.4.
"Animal Control Tribunal" means a committee of the Council of the City of Cold
Lake that shall hear appeals relating to an Animal that has been designated a
Vicious Animal.
2.5.
"Animal License" means a metal tag issued to any Owner of a Dog or Cat upon
registration of that Animal with the City and payment of an annual licensing fee.
2.6.
"Animal Waste" means all forms of waste from Animals or the treatment of
Animals, and includes, but is not limited to, Animal feces and Animal carcasses.
2.7.
"Attack" means a physical attack by an Animal on another Animal or human by
means of biting, scratching, jumping on, knocking over, charging, or similar action,
which may or may not result in physical bodily damage or damage to property (such
as clothing).
2.8.
"Bite" means a physical bite by an Animal on another Animal or human, which
may or may not result in a puncture or breaking of the skin, bleeding, broken bones,
loss of flesh, bruising, any similar injury, or damage to property (such as clothing).
2.9.
"Breeder" means any person or corporation engaged in the breeding of Dogs or
Cats and offering the offspring for sale or trade to the general public. Breeders
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must be able to verify their status by providing the City proof of membership in the
Canadian Kennel Club or Canadian Cat Association. Breeders must also possess a
valid City business license.
2.10.
"Cat" means any domesticated feline Animal of either sex.
2.11.
"City" means the municipal corporation of the City of Cold Lake or the
geographical area falling within the corporate limits of the City of Cold Lake, as
the context requires.
2.12.
"Designated Official" means a person or organization, and their employees or
agents, appointed by the City to be in charge of the Animal Care and Control
Centre, and the shelter and welfare of the Animals kept therein, and can include an
Officer.
2.13.
"Dog" means any domesticated canine Animal of either sex.
2.14.
"Highway" means the same as defined in the Traffic Safety Act Revised Statutes of
Alberta 2000 Chapter T-6 and its amendments and regulations, and includes a
parking lot that the public normally is permitted access.
2.15.
"Livestock" means any bovine, equine, porcine, ruminant animal, pigeons, rabbits,
fowl, or any other Animal that may be involved in a commercial or agricultural
undertaking.
2.16.
"Motor Vehicle" means the same as defined in the Traffic Safety Act Revised
Statutes of Alberta 2000 Chapter T-6 and its amendments and regulations.
2.17.
"Municipal Violation Tag" means a tag or similar document issued by the City
pursuant to the Municipal Government Act R.S.A. 2000 as amended.
2.18.
"Muzzle" means a humane fastening or covering device of adequate strength placed
over the mouth of an Animal to prevent it from Biting, and words "Muzzled" or
"Muzzling" shall have a similar meaning.
2.19.
"Off-Leash Area" means area(s) shown in Schedule "C" that are designated by the
City through visible signage, where Dogs are free to run without the need of a leash
or tether, though other provisions of this bylaw still apply.
2.20.
"Officer" means a Peace Officer, a Bylaw Officer, a member of the RCMP, or any
person appointed by the Chief Administrative Officer to enforce this bylaw, and
includes an Animal Control Officer as the context may require.
2.21.
"Owner" shall mean:
2.21.1. Any person or corporate body who has legal title to an Animal;
2.21.2. Any person who possesses or harbours an Animal;
2.21.3. Any person who suffers any Animal to remain about that person's
residence or premises;
2.21.4. Any person occupying a residence where an Animal is kept, harboured, or
allowed to remain;
2.21.5. Any person who is in temporary control of an Animal; or
2.21.6. Any person in direct or indirect physical control of an Animal; and
2.21.7. In the case where the Owner is a dependent under the age of eighteen (18),
the Owner shall be that child's parent or guardian.
2.22.
"Possession" shall mean:
2.22.1. Having direct or indirect physical control of an Animal;
2.22.2. Having given physical control of an Animal to another person for a period
of time; or
2.22.3. Where one of two or more people has physical control of an Animal, it
shall be deemed to be in the control of each and all of them.
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2.22.
"Prohibited Animal" means any Animal that is prohibited from being owned or
kept within the City, as indicated by Schedule "D" of this bylaw.
2.23.
"Provincial Violation Ticket" has the same meaning as in the Provincial Offences
Act R.S.A. 2000 as amended.
2.24.
"Provocation" means the intentional teasing, irritation, annoyance, or incitement of
an Animal resulting in its indignation or anger.
2.25.
"Right of Access" means the right of an Officer to enter onto any property,
excluding inside a private dwelling house, to inspect the property and determine
whether a violation has occurred, or to enforce the provisions of this bylaw,
including the capture of an Animal Running At Large.
2.26.
"Run(ning) At Large" means an Animal that is found on any public property or
private property without consent from the owner of that property that is not under
the direct physical control of a person by means of a leash or other similar device.
2.27.
"Service Animal" means any Animal that is trained by a specialized school for
service and:
2.27.1. Is a guide Dog for the blind or visually impaired;
2.27.2. Is a guide Dog for the deaf or hearing impaired;
2.27.3. Is a special skills Animal for other disabled persons, which includes
animals used in therapy that are registered with a recognized organization
for that purpose;
2.27.4. Is a trained and certified Animal used in search and rescue operations; or
2.27.5. Is an Animal owned by the RCMP or other police service that is engaged
in police work.
2.28.
"Vicious Animal" shall mean any Animal that, when on or off the property of its
Owner:
2.28.1. Shows or has shown a propensity, disposition, or potential to Attack, Bite,
or injure without Provocation other Animals or humans;
2.28.2. Without Provocation chases or charges any person approaching it or
passing by it;
2.28.3. Is a continuing threat of serious harm to other Animals or humans; or
2.28.4. Without Provocation has Attacked or Bitten any Animal or human.
SECTION 3 - INTERPRETATION
3.1.
Each provision of this bylaw is independent of all other provisions, and if any
provision is declared invalid for any reason by a Court of competent jurisdiction all
other provisions of this bylaw remain valid and enforceable.
3.2.
Nothing in this bylaw relieves a person from complying with the provision of any
federal or provincial law or regulation, other bylaw, or any requirement of any
lawful permit, order, or license.
3.3.
Any heading, subheading, or tables of content in this bylaw are included only for
convenience, and shall not form part of this bylaw.
3.4.
Where this bylaw refers to another Act, bylaw regulation, or agency, it includes
reference to any Act, bylaw regulation, or agency that may be substituted therefore.
3.5.
All schedules attached to this bylaw shall form part of this bylaw.
SECTION 4 - GENERAL AUTHORITY
4.1.
The Chief Administrative Officer is hereby delegated the authority to:
4.1.1.
Carry out any investigations or inspections to determine compliance with
this bylaw;
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4.1.2.
Take any steps or carry out any actions required to enforce this bylaw;
4.1.3.
Take any steps or carry out any actions required to remedy any
contravention of this bylaw;
4.1.4.
Establish investigation and enforcement procedures with respect to a
contravention of this bylaw;
4.1.5.
Establish any forms for the purposes of this bylaw;
4.1.6.
Issue licenses with such terms and conditions as deemed appropriate; or
4.1.7.
Delegate any powers.
4.2.
The Chief Administrative Officer may appoint any person or corporation to act as
an Animal Control Officer and/or a Designated Official and may set the
remuneration to be paid to each.
4.3.
Council may designate, by way of resolution, any Animal as a Prohibited Animal,
and such Animal shall be listed in Schedule "D" of this bylaw.
SECTION 5 - ANIMAL LICENSING
5.1.
Every Owner of a Dog or a Cat that is apparently six (6) months of age or older
must register their Animal with the City and obtain an Animal License.
5.2.
The Owner applying for an Animal License must provide:
5.2.1.
Name, street address, postal address, and phone number;
5.2.2.
Name and description of Animal to be Licensed;
5.2.3.
A certificate acceptable to the City certifying that the Dog or Cat to be
Licensed has received a rabies vaccination within the last twelve (12)
months; and
5.2.4.
Any other information that may be required by the City.
5.3.
The Owner must obtain a License prior to January 1st in each calendar year, for
each Dog or Cat to be Licensed, and shall pay the annual License fee outlined in
Schedule "A".
5.4.
Upon payment of the License fee, the City shall issue the Owner a metal License
tag, on which shall be inscribed a registration number corresponding to the
registration in a master database kept by the City.
5.5.
Animal Licenses shall be valid from January 1st and expire on December 31st of
each year.
5.6.
A licensed Breeder shall notify the City of the birth of any Dogs or Cats and shall
obtain an Animal License for each Dog or Cat that remains in their Possession once
the Animal reaches six (6) months of age.
5.7.
An Animal License must be securely affixed to the collar of the Dog or Cat that it
belongs to any time that Animal is off the property of its Owner.
5.8.
Should an Animal License become lost for whatever reason, a new License shall
be required. The replacement License shall be issued by the City upon the payment
of the fee set out in Schedule "A".
5.9.
Where a License fee required pursuant to this bylaw has been paid by an uncertified
cheque, the License:
5.9.1.
Is issued subject to the cheque being honoured by the bank without any
mention of this condition on the License; and
5.9.2.
Is automatically revoked if the cheque was not honoured by the bank from
which it was issued.
5.10. No person shall be entitled to a rebate or refund for a License issued pursuant to
this bylaw.
5.11. No Animal License shall be required for:
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5.11.1. A Dog or a Cat that is accompanying a person who is visiting the City,
provided that they do not stay in the City in excess of thirty (30) days, the
proof of which shall be on that person;
5.11.2. Any Animal that is brought into the City for the purposes of a competition,
parade, fair, exhibition, or other similar event, provided that those Animals
are under the care and supervision of a competent person at all times; or
5.11.3. A police Dog, provided that that Animal is recognized by the federal or
provincial government as such.
5.12. Notwithstanding subsection 5.11, all other provisions of this bylaw shall still apply
unless otherwise stated.
5.13. No person shall use, or permit to be used, an Animal License that belongs to a
different Animal.
5.14. Any person who provides false information, or willfully misrepresents themselves
on the Animal License application is guilty of an offence.
SECTION 6 - GENERAL REGULATIONS
6.1.
No person, including an Owner, shall knowingly or unknowingly allow an Animal
under their control to:
6.1.1.
Run At Large within the City;
6.1.2.
Notwithstanding subsection 6.1.1, a Dog may be allowed to run off-leash
in a designated Off-Leash Area;
6.1.3.
Pursue or bark at any vehicle on a Highway so as to constitute a nuisance;
6.1.4.
Pursue or bark at any person so as to constitute a nuisance;
6.1.5.
Enter into any parkland, playground, or other public area where signs
erected by the City clearly indicate that no Animals, or no Dogs, are
allowed;
6.1.6.
Be in a floral area of any parkland;
6.1.7.
Enter upon any cemetery;
6.1.8.
Upset any garbage container;
6.1.9.
Cause damage to any person, Animal, or property;
6.1.10. Enter any public swimming, bathing, wading pool or splash park;
6.1.11. Bark, howl, or create noise in an excessive manner that disturbs the peace
and quiet of any person in the City;
6.1.12. With respect to a female Dog or Cat in estrus or in heat, allow said Animal
to be on their property without securing the Animal, with a tether or in an
enclosure, to prevent it from Running At Large; or
6.1.13. Enter into any City-owned facility;
6.1.14. Notwithstanding subsection 6.1.13, an Animal may enter a City-owned
facility if it is a Service Animal, or if there is a special event at the facility
and Animals are permitted to be there.
6.2.
No person, including an Owner, shall:
6.2.1.
Allow an Animal under their control to defecate on public or private
property, other than the property of its Owner, and fail to immediately
remove and clear such defecation.
6.2.2.
Allow a property under their control to contain an unreasonable buildup of
Animal Waste so as to create a nuisance or health concern.
6.3.
The provisions of subsection 6.2 shall not apply to a Service Animal where the
person in care or control of that Animal has a physical disability, including visual
impairment, that would prevent them from being able to clean up after their Animal.
6.4.
No person shall run a Dog or Dogs in a harness so as to obstruct traffic or
pedestrians; and:
6.4.1.
When operating a bicycle or other wheeled conveyance on a pathway or
sidewalk, no person shall do so with an Animal on a leash;
6.4.2.
The provisions of subsection 6.6 shall not apply to a person operating a
device designed for persons with disabilities.
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6.5.
No person shall keep or harbour any Livestock on non-agricultural land within the
City.
6.6.
Notwithstanding subsection 6.7, Livestock is permitted within the City if it is
involved in a competition, parade, fair, exhibition, zoo, or other similar event,
provided that the Livestock is kept secure and under the control of a competent
person at all times.
6.7.
No person shall keep a Prohibited Animal, as outlined in Schedule "D" of this
bylaw.
6.8.
Notwithstanding subsection 6.9, Prohibited Animals are permitted within the City
if they are involved in a competition, parade, fair, exhibition, zoo, or other similar
event, provided that prior written permission is obtained from the Chief
Administrative Officer of the City, and the Animals are kept secure and under the
control of a competent person at all times.
6.9.
No person shall keep, in or about a dwelling unit on land zoned as residential within
the City, more than:
6.9.1.
Three (3) Dogs;
6.9.2.
Three (3) Cats;
6.9.3.
Two (2) rabbits; or
6.9.4.
Where a combination of Dogs, Cats, and rabbits are kept, a total number
of five (5) Animals.
6.9.
No person shall keep, in or about a dwelling unit within the City, more than a total
number of five (5) Animals which shall include any combination of Dogs, Cats and
rabbits.
Amended by Bylaw 782-PL-23
April 11, 2023
6.10. The provisions of subsection 6.9 shall not apply to:
6.10.1. A business operating as a pet shop or pet store, provided that the business
possesses a valid City business license and is operating on lands zoned for
that purpose;
6.10.2. A Breeder, provided that the Breeder possesses a valid City business
license and is operating on lands zoned for that purpose;
6.10.3. A foster home for Animals, provided that they are registered with the local
Humane Society or SPCA as a foster home;
6.10.4. A facility for the training of certified Service Animals;
6.10.5. A designated ACCC or animal shelter; or
6.10.6. Any lands zoned as agricultural.
6.11 Notwithstanding subsection 6.5, a person may keep a hen on non-agricultural
lands within the City if the person is authorized to do so by a license issued under
Bylaw No. 704-AD-21, Urban Hen Keeping Bylaw.
SECTION 7 - IMPOUNDMENT
7.1.
Council shall designate a place to be operated as an ACCC to keep Animals
impounded pursuant to this bylaw and may make any rules and regulations
pursuant to this bylaw that Council feels is necessary for the operation of an
ACCC.
7.2.
Any Animal caught Running At Large in the City is subject to seizure and
impoundment at an ACCC.
7.3.
Any Officer may seize, using no more force than is necessary, and impound any
Animal that is:
7.3.1.
Found Running At Large; or
7.3.2.
Found in contravention of this bylaw.
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7.4.
At the discretion of the Officer, an Animal found Running At Large may also be
returned to the Owner, or to the Owner's property provided someone is there to
take possession.
7.5.
Any person may seize an Animal Running At Large, using no more force than is
necessary and notifying an Officer of such actions, and may deliver the Animal to
an Officer or to an ACCC.
7.6.
Where an Animal is delivered to the ACCC, the ACCC shall:
7.6.1.
Take custody of the Animal and provide all the necessary care to ensure
the Animal is fed and sheltered;
7.6.2.
Take all reasonable steps to locate and contact the registered Owner of the
Animal through the current Animal License, provided one is attached;
7.6.3.
Keep registration information for the Animal, which includes:
7.6.3.1.
Photo of the Animal;
7.6.3.2.
Description of the Animal, including sex and any registration
number available;
7.6.3.3.
Owner information associated with registration number, if
available;
7.6.3.4.
Date of impoundment;
7.6.3.5.
Date of release to owner or transfer documentation if
applicable; and
7.6.3.6.
Fees, penalties, and expenses collected, including any vet care
fees, if applicable.
7.7.
Animals shall be held at an ACCC for the time period indicated in Schedule "B",
subject to earlier reclaim by their Owner(s), if applicable.
7.8.
Unless the Animal is held in a mandatory hold pursuant to subsection 10.4, an
Owner may reclaim their Animal from an ACCC within the holding period
identified in Schedule "B" upon the Owner:
7.8.1.
Paying all ACCC fees in accordance with Schedule "B";
7.8.2.
Providing proof of an annual Animal License, or purchasing an annual
Animal License if the Animal is not currently Licensed in accordance with
the fees in Schedule "A"; and
7.8.3.
Paying any outstanding fines related to the Animal in accordance with
Schedule "E".
7.9.
Any Animal left at an ACCC beyond the holding period identified in Schedule "B"
may be disposed of by the ACCC at their discretion by:
7.9.1.
Transferring the Animal to an animal shelter, animal care, or SPCA facility
for adoption purposes; or
7.9.2.
Where all other reasonably practicable options have been exhausted,
transferring the Animal to any certified educational institution for
vivisection or other uses, or having the Animal destroyed by a qualified
veterinarian in a humane manner.
7.10. If an Animal is disposed of in accordance with subsection 7.9, the ownership of the
Animal is deemed to vest in the person or organization who executes the Transfer
Acknowledgement Form, and any previous claim of ownership on the Animal shall
be deemed null and void.
7.11. Should an Animal be suspected of being rabid, the Animal shall be quarantined and
dealt with in accordance with the provisions of the Animal Health Act, Statutes of
Alberta, 2007, Chapter A-40.2 and all its associated regulations.
7.12. The City shall not be held responsible for any Animal impounded for more than the
holding period identified in Schedule "B".
7.13. Where an Animal is transferred pursuant to this bylaw, the proceeds of the transfer
of the animal shall be paid to the City, unless an agreement states otherwise.
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SECTION 8 - TRAPS
8.1.
It shall be lawful for an Officer or Designated Official to employ the use of lure,
bait, nets, sonic, tranquilizers, mechanical devices, snares, catch poles, cages, or
combination of same, or any other means whatsoever, for the purposes of capturing
an Animal Running At Large.
8.2.
Private traps may be used by the public to capture nuisance Animals on a person's
own property, provided that such traps or trapping methods:
8.2.1.
Receive approval from an Officer prior to their use;
8.2.2.
Are of a type that ensure the humane trapping of an Animal;
8.2.3.
Do not cause any physical or undue emotional or psychological harm to
the Animal; and
8.2.4.
No trapping takes place in temperatures below zero (0) degrees Celsius.
8.3.
It shall be a serious offence to use an inhumane trap or trapping method, including
leg hold traps, to capture an Animal.
8.4.
The provisions of subsection 8 shall not apply to:
8.4.1.
A provincial or federal wildlife Officer fulfilling their sworn duties;
8.4.2.
A pest control Officer employed by the City of Cold Lake; or
8.4.3.
A pest control worker employed by a pest control company that possesses
a valid City business license.
8.5.
If available at an ACCC, traps may be rented to members of the public for use to
capture nuisance Animals on a person's own property in accordance with the
following:
8.5.1.
Traps shall be rented at the prices listed in Schedule "B";
8.5.2.
The City shall collect 100% of the deposit and/or rental fees prior to
releasing the trap to the renter;
8.5.3.
Traps shall be rented on a first-come, first-serve basis; however, the City
reserves the right to refuse any renter at the City's discretion;
8.5.4.
No trapping shall take place in temperatures below zero (0) degrees
Celsius;
8.5.5.
The City shall have no responsibility whatsoever to transport the traps, use
or remove animals from traps or relocate animals from the traps subject to
the exception that if a Dog or Cat is trapped, the renter may call an Officer
for transportation of the Animal to an ACCC; and
8.5.6.
Traps shall be used by renters at their own risk.
SECTION 9 - GENERAL ANIMAL CARE AND WELFARE
9.1.
Every person or Owner who keeps an Animal within the City has a duty and shall
ensure that the Animal is provided with the following basics:
9.1.1.
A clean and sanitary environment free from an unreasonable accumulation
of Animal Waste;
9.1.2.
Shelter from the elements protecting the Animal from injurious heat or
cold;
9.1.3.
An adequate and appropriate supply of food and clean water; and
9.1.4.
The opportunity for physical movement and activity.
9.2.
Where an Officer believes that an Animal is not being provided with the basics
under subsection 9.1, the Officer is authorized to:
9.2.1.
Inspect the conditions that an Animal is being kept in to see if a violation
occurs;
9.2.2.
Issue a written letter to the Owner of the Animal directing them to rectify
any substandard conditions, set a date by which those conditions must be
corrected, and set a date for re-inspection;
9.3.
Where an Officer feels that the health of an Animal is in immediate jeopardy
constituting an emergency situation, the Officer is authorized to:
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9.3.1.
Seize that Animal from the Owner or property, and immediately take it to
qualified veterinarian for medical care, the costs of which shall be assessed
against the Owner;
9.3.2.
Take the Animal into protective impoundment at an ACCC for a maximum
period of five (5) days, the costs of which shall be assessed against the
Owner; and
9.3.3.
After the five (5) day period, release the Animal back to the Owner if
arrangements have been made and all fees have been paid, or treat the
Animal as a normal impoundment.
9.4.
An Officer is authorized to receive Animals pursuant to an eviction, incarceration,
fire, medical emergency, or similar situation. Such Animals shall be taken to an
ACCC and, if arrangements have been made and all fees paid, the Animal shall be
released back into the Owner's custody. If no arrangements have been made, the
Animal shall be treated as a normal impoundment.
9.5.
No person shall keep an Animal tethered on a rope, chain, or similar restraining
device unless:
9.5.1.
The tether is of an appropriate length for the species tethered;
9.5.2.
The Animal has unrestricted movement within the range of such tether;
9.5.3.
The Animal cannot become entangled in a way that would cause injury or
impairment to the Animal;
9.5.4.
The Animal cannot injure themselves in any way as a result of the
tethering; and
9.5.5.
The tether does not allow the Animal to go beyond its own property.
9.6.
Notwithstanding subsection 9.5, any person who keeps an Animal on a tether on
their own property shall ensure that the tether is at minimum three (3) metres in
length, provided the Animal cannot go beyond its own property.
9.7.
No person shall tether an Animal on their own property using a choke chain, choke
collar, pronged collar, or any other similar device when the Animal is unattended.
9.8.
No person shall:
9.8.1.
Injure, maim, torture, abuse, or cause harm to any Animal;
9.8.2.
Intentionally kill an Animal that does not belong to them;
9.8.3.
Tease, distress, or torment an Animal in an inhumane way;
9.8.4.
Intentionally provoke an Animal, inciting it to anger;
9.8.5.
Untie, let loose, or set free any Animal that was secured on public or
private property, causing such Animal to Run At Large;
9.8.6.
Open any cage, gate, or similar enclosure causing an Animal to Run At
Large;
9.8.7.
Leave an Animal in a vehicle where the Animal could suffer, or does
suffer, as a result of the weather conditions; or
9.8.8.
Leave an Animal unsecured in a vehicle, including in the back of a pickup
truck, allowing the Animal to come into unrestricted contact with people
or other Animals;
9.8.9.
For the purposes of subsections 9.8.7 and 9.8.8, the registered owner of the
vehicle involved in the offence shall be guilty of the offence, unless the
owner satisfies the Court that the vehicle was:
9.8.9.1.
Not being driven or parked by the registered owner; and
9.8.9.2.
That the person driving or parking the vehicle at the time of
the offence did so without the registered owner's expressed or
implied consent.
9.9.
No person shall allow an Animal to be outside of the passenger cab of a motor
vehicle on a Highway, regardless of whether the vehicle is in motion or not.
9.10. Notwithstanding subsection 9.9, a person may place an Animal outside the
passenger cab of a motor vehicle, including a pickup truck or flatbed truck,
provided that the Animal is:
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9.10.1. Inside a fully enclosed trailer;
9.10.2. Inside a topper enclosing the bed area of a truck;
9.10.3. Contained in a ventilated kennel or similar device that is securely fastened
to the bed of the truck; or
9.10.4. Securely tethered in a way that the Animal is not standing on bare metal,
cannot jump or be thrown from the vehicle, is not in danger of
strangulation or dragging, and cannot reach beyond the outside edges of
the vehicle.
9.11. For the purposes of subsections 9.9 and 9.10, the registered owner of the vehicle
involved in the offence shall be guilty of the offence, unless the owner satisfies the
Court that the vehicle was:
9.11.1. Not being driven or was not parked by the registered owner; and
9.11.2. That the person driving or parking the vehicle at the time of the offence
did so without the registered owner's expressed or implied consent.
9.12. Every Owner shall ensure that any Dog or Cat that is over the age, or appears to be
over the age, of six (6) months, has an up-to-date rabies vaccination.
SECTION 10 - ANIMAL BITES AND ATTACKS
10.1. No person, including an Owner, shall permit, whether intentional or unintentional,
an Animal under their care or control to:
10.1.1. Bite, injure, or Attack a person without Provocation, regardless of whether
the Animal was on public or private property;
10.1.2. Bite, injure, or Attack an Animal without Provocation, whether the Animal
was on public or private property;
10.1.3. Cause the death of an Animal, whether the Animal was on public or private
property;
10.1.4. Cause the death of a person, whether the Animal was on public or private
property.
10.2. Notwithstanding subsections 10.1.2 and 10.1.3, no person shall be held responsible
if an Animal in their care and control Bites, injures, or Attacks an Animal that is
trespassing on private property.
10.3. An Officer is justified in using any force necessary, including destroying an
Animal, in order to prevent or stop an Attack or Bite.
10.4. Where an Animal has Bitten or Attacked, the Animal shall immediately enter a
mandatory quarantine period of ten (10) days. At the discretion of an Officer, the
quarantine may occur:
10.4.1. At the owner's residence, subject to subsection 10.5;
10.4.2. At an ACCC; or
10.4.3. At the office of a licensed veterinarian.
10.5. If an Animal is quarantined at the residence of its Owner, an Officer shall give a
letter to the Owner advising that the following conditions must be followed for the
period of the quarantine:
10.5.1. The Animal must be kept indoors at all times;
10.5.2. The Animal may be taken outdoors to relieve itself, but it must be under
the immediate supervision of a person over the age of sixteen (16), and the
Animal must remain on the owner's property;
10.5.3. At no time is the Animal allowed off the Owner's property, except to be
taken to a licensed veterinarian or an ACCC;
10.5.4. The Animal cannot come into contact with any other Animal or person that
does not normally reside at the residence; and
10.5.5. Should the Animal display any signs or symptoms of rabies, mange, canine
distemper, hepatitis, parvo virus, or a significant change in mood or
personality, the Owner shall immediately notify the Officer who issued the
quarantine letter.
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10.6. If an Owner fails to abide by the conditions of subsection 10.5, an Officer may seize
the Animal and take it to an ACCC or to a licensed veterinarian to be quarantined
for ten (10) full days from the start of the impoundment. The Owner shall be
responsible for all costs associated with the impoundment.
10.7. If an Animal quarantined at an ACCC or at the office of a licensed veterinarian is
found to show signs or symptoms of rabies, canine distemper, hepatitis, parvo virus,
or a significant change in mood or personality including depression, dehydration,
loss of appetite, or vomiting or diarrhea with or without blood, the Designated
Official or veterinarian upon notifying the Owner and the City shall have the
authority to destroy the Animal.
10.8. The owner of an Animal that has Bitten or Attacked must, upon request from an
Officer, produce proof that the Animal has a valid and current rabies vaccination.
10.9. Where in the opinion of an Officer an Animal has pursued, Attacked, or Bitten
another Animal or person, and such Animal is thought to be a danger to the public,
an Officer may issue a summons to the owner requiring them to appear before the
Court stating:
10.9.1. The date, time, and place the owner must appear; and
10.9.2. Requesting that the Court issue a destruction order for the Animal.
SECTION 11 - VICIOUS ANIMALS
11.1. A Vicious Animal is any Animal that, when on or off the property of its Owner:
11.1.1. Shows or has shown a propensity, disposition, or potential to Attack, Bite,
or injure without Provocation, other Animals or humans;
11.1.2. Without Provocation, chases or charges any person approaching it or
passing by it;
11.1.3. Is a continuing threat of serious harm to other Animals or humans; or
11.1.4. Without Provocation has Attacked or Bitten any Animal or human.
11.2. An Officer, as a result of personal observations or a public complaint, may
designate an Animal a Vicious Animal by writing a letter, and such letter shall:
11.2.1. Be hand delivered to the Owner, or sent by registered mail to the last
known address of the Owner;
11.2.2. Inform the Owner the reason(s) why their Animal has been designated
Vicious;
11.2.3. Advise the Owner that they must now abide by the conditions under
subsection 11.3 of this bylaw; and
11.2.4. Advise the Owner they may appeal the designation by following the
provisions of subsection 12.4 of this bylaw.
11.3. The Owner of a designated Vicious Animal must abide by the following conditions:
11.3.1. Obtain and maintain in force a policy of liability insurance in a form
satisfactory to the City, providing third-party liability coverage in an
amount no less than $500,000 for injuries caused by the Owner's Vicious
Animal;
11.3.2. Obtain a Vicious Animal License as outlined in Schedule "A" of this
Bylaw, and ensure that such License is always affixed to the collar of the
Vicious Animal;
11.3.3. Ensure the rabies vaccination for the Vicious Animal is kept up to date;
11.3.4. Ensure that when the Vicious Animal is on the Owner's property:
11.3.4.1.
The Animal is kept indoors;
11.3.4.2.
When outdoors, the Animal is under the immediate
supervision of a person over the age of sixteen (16); and
11.3.4.3.
If the Animal is outdoors and unattended, that it is secured in
a pen, cage, kennel, or similar enclosure that prevents the
Animal from escaping off the property, and prevents a child
from being able to enter the pen with the Animal;
11.3.5. Ensure that when the vicious animal is off the owner's property:
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11.3.5.1.
The Animal is under the immediate supervision and control of
a person over the age of sixteen (16);
11.3.5.2.
The Animal is wearing a humane Muzzle that prevents it from
being able to Bite another Animal or person; and
11.3.5.3.
The Animal is on a leash or tether no longer than three (3)
metres in length and of sufficient strength to ensure the Animal
cannot break away.
11.3.6. Post "Beware of Dog" signs, or similar cautionary signs as the case may
be, at every entrance to the Owner's property.
11.3.7. Ensure that such Dog not, without Provocation, chase, pursue, injure, or
Bite a person or other domestic Animal.
11.3.8. At all times, prevent such Dog from Running At Large.
11.3.9. Immediately notify the City upon becoming aware the Dog is Running At
Large.
11.4. A period of five (5) days shall be considered a reasonable period of time for an
Owner to ensure compliance with subsections 11.3.1., 11.3.2.,11.3.3., and 11.3.6.
of the bylaw. All other provisions of subsection 11.3. must be complied with
immediately upon receipt of a Vicious Animal designation.
11.5. Any person or Owner who believes that their Animal is a Vicious Animal shall
keep such Animal in accordance with the provisions of subsection 11.3 of this
bylaw.
SECTION 12 - ANIMAL CONTROL TRIBUNAL
12.1. The City shall create an Animal Control Tribunal to hear appeals of Vicious Animal
designations, and Council shall appoint members to sit on the Tribunal.
12.2. The Tribunal shall be made up of three (3) members of Council.
12.3. Membership on the Tribunal for Councilors shall be for a term of two (2) years.
12.4. A person or Owner who receives a letter designating their Animal as a Vicious
Animal shall have fourteen (14) days from the date of the designation to appeal the
decision by:
12.4.1. Submitting a written request to the Chief Administrative Officer of the
City stating the reasons for an appeal; and
12.4.2. Delivering the letter by mail or by hand to City Hall.
12.5. The CAO, or their designate, upon receiving a letter of appeal shall:
12.5.1. Set the date, time, and location for the Tribunal to meet within thirty (30)
days of the receipt of an appeal letter;
12.5.2. Notify the Owner or person affected in writing; and
12.5.3. Notify the Officer who issued the Vicious Animal designation.
12.6. When hearing an appeal, the Tribunal shall:
12.6.1. Allow the City to present evidence as to why the designation was issued
including:
12.6.1.1.
The Officer's testimony;
12.6.1.2.
The testimony of any complainants, witnesses, victims, or
experts;
12.6.1.3.
Any pictures or supporting documents; and
12.6.1.4.
Any other relevant evidence.
12.6.2. Allow the Owner or person affected to present evidence as to why the
designation should be overturned, including:
12.6.2.1.
The Owner's testimony;
12.6.2.2.
The testimony of any witnesses or experts;
12.6.2.3.
Any pictures or supporting documents; and
12.6.2.4.
Any other relevant evidence.
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12.6.3. Upon hearing from all affected parties, make a decision to:
12.6.3.1.
Uphold the original designation;
12.6.3.2.
Add, modify, or remove certain conditions of the designation;
or
12.6.3.3.
Grant the appeal and quash the designation.
12.7. The decision of the Tribunal shall be final and binding on all parties.
SECTION 13 - OBSTRUCTION
13.1. No person, whether or not that person is the Owner of an Animal, shall:
13.1.1. Remove any collar or license from an Animal that does not belong to them;
13.1.2. Break into or break open an ACCC;
13.1.3. Remove any Animal from an ACCC without the permission of the Officer;
13.1.4. Interfere with an Officer, or any of their assistants, who is actively trying
to capture an Animal Running At Large;
13.1.5. Entice an Animal to Run At Large;
13.1.6. Induce an Animal to enter any place where it would be safe from capture
or otherwise assist an Animal to avoid capture;
13.1.7. Falsely represent oneself as the Owner of an Animal so as to establish that
the Animal was not Running At Large;
13.1.8. Interfere with, unlock, open, or remove any cage or door on an Officer's
vehicle; or
13.1.9. Remove or set free any Animal in an Officer's vehicle.
13.2. Any person who willfully or knowingly obstructs an Officer in their duties to
enforce the provisions of this bylaw is guilty of an offence.
SECTION 14 - EXEMPTIONS
14.1. The provisions of this bylaw shall not apply to:
14.1.1. An Animal used by the RCMP or other police service while that Animal is
engaged in police work; and
14.1.2. Provincial or federal wildlife officers while fulfilling their sworn duties.
SECTION 15 - ENFORCEMENT
15.1. An Officer shall have a Right of Access to any property, excluding the interior of a
private dwelling house, to enforce the provisions of this bylaw.
15.2. For the purposes of enforcing this bylaw, the Owner, possessor, or harbourer of an
Animal shall provide his or her correct name and resident address to an Officer
upon demand. Failure or refusal to do so upon first demand of the Officer shall
constitute an offence under this bylaw.
15.3. An Officer may capture and impound any Animal that they believe has contravened
a section of this bylaw.
15.4. Where an Animal cannot be captured and the Owner cannot be ascertained or
located, an Officer may destroy that Animal.
15.5. The Officer shall document all efforts involved in attempting to capture the Animal,
and all efforts involved in attempting to find an Owner. This documentation shall
be kept for a period of one (1) year.
15.6. Where in the opinion of an Officer an Animal constitutes a public nuisance as a
result of excessive noise or being at large on three (3) or more occasions within one
calendar year, an Officer:
15.6.1. Shall issue a Provincial Violation Ticket to the Owner requiring them to
appear before the Court, stating the date, time, and place the Owner must
appear; and
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15.6.2. May, at the Officer's discretion, request that the Court issue a destruction
order for the Animal.
SECTION 16 - OFFENCES AND PENALTIES
16.1. Any person or corporation that contravenes this bylaw is guilty of an offence.
16.2. Any person who willfully obstructs an Officer or assaults an Officer with the intent
to resist or prevent the lawful arrest or detainment of themselves, another person,
or an Animal in the exercise or performance of their duties related to this bylaw is
guilty of an offence.
16.3. A person who is guilty of an offence is liable, upon summary conviction, to a fine
in an amount not less than that established in Schedule "E" of this bylaw, and not
exceeding Five Thousand ($5,000.00), and to imprisonment for not more than six
months for non-payment of a fine.
16.4. The penalty for a second offence, within a calendar year, shall be double the fine
amount as indicated in Schedule "E" of this bylaw.
16.5. The penalty for a third and subsequent offences, within a calendar year, shall be
triple the fine amount as indicated in Schedule "E" of this bylaw.
SECTION 17 - MUNICIPAL VIOLATION TAGS AND PROVINCIAL VIOLATION
TICKETS
17.1. A Municipal Violation Tag or Provincial Violation Ticket may be issued in respect
to an offence, and the Violation Tag or Ticket must specify the fine amount
established by this bylaw for the offence.
17.2. The person receiving the Municipal Violation Tag or Provincial Violation Ticket
may pay the fine amount on or before the required date, and this person shall not
be prosecuted for the offence.
17.3. A Provincial Violation Ticket must be paid before the date specified by the ticket.
17.4. A Municipal Violation Tag must be paid within thirty (30) days of the date it was
issued.
17.5. If a Municipal Violation Tag has been issued, a person may, prior to the required
date, request that a Provincial Violation Ticket be issued in place of a Municipal
Violation Tag to allow that person to attend court with respect to the offence.
17.6. If a Provincial Violation Ticket is issued in respect to an offence:
17.6.1. The Provincial Violation Ticket may specify the fine amount established
by this bylaw for the offence; and
17.6.2. The Provincial Violation Ticket may require a person to appear in court
without the alternative of making a voluntary payment.
17.7. If a Provincial Violation Ticket specifies a fine amount, a person may make a
voluntary payment equal to the fine amount specified on or before the required date,
and this person shall not be prosecuted for the offence; or
17.8. If a Provincial Violation Ticket specifies a fine amount, a person or their agent may
appear in court on the required date and elect to enter a plea with respect to the
offence.
SECTION 18 - ENACTMENT/REPEAL
18.1. This bylaw shall come into full force and effect immediately upon the date of its
final passing.
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18.2. City of Cold Lake Bylaw No. 535-PL-14, Animal Care and Control Bylaw and its
amending Bylaws including Bylaw No. 705-PL-21, Bylaw No. 632-PL-18, and
Bylaw No. 745-PL-22 are hereby repealed.
FIRST READING passed in open Council duly assembled in the City of Cold Lake, in the
Province of Alberta this 9th day of August, A.D. 2022, on motion by Councillor Bailey.
CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY
SECOND READING passed in open Council duly assembled in the City of Cold Lake, in the
Province of Alberta this 23rd day of August, A.D. 2022, on motion by Councillor Lefebvre.
CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY
THIRD AND FINAL READING passed in open Council duly assembled in the City of Cold
Lake, in the Province of Alberta this 23rd day of August, A.D. 2022, on motion by Councillor
Vining.
CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY
Executed this 6th day of September, 2022
CITY OF COLD LAKE
_____________________________________
MAYOR
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CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
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CITY OF COLD LAKE
BYLAW #755-PL-22
Schedule "A" License Fees
Animal Licensing Fees
Dog and Cat
$77.50 annually (Basic)*
$20.50 annually (Neutered or Spayed) *
Vicious Animal
$260.00 annually
Service Animal
No charge
Replacement of Lost or Stolen License $10.00
Transfer to new Animal
No charge
*No fee shall be charged for 2022 and 2023 Dog and Cat Licenses.
Amended by Bylaw 817-PL-23
November 11, 2023
Amended by Bylaw No. 847-PL-24
November 26, 2024
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CITY OF COLD LAKE
BYLAW #755-PL-22
Schedule "B" Animal Care and Control Centre (ACCC)
Holding Period
Animals with ID
10 days
Animals without ID
3 days
Animals held as per subsection 9.3.2
5 days
Animals held as per subsection 10.6
10 days
Impound Fees
Animal Intake Fee
$63
Daily Care Fee
$22
Vet Fees
Per vet bill
Trap Rentals
Deposit
$75
Daily Trap Rental Fee
$0
Amended by Bylaw 817-PL-23
November 11, 2023
Amended by Bylaw No. 847-PL-24
November 26, 2024
Amended by Bylaw No. 888-PL-26
January 27, 2026
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CITY OF COLD LAKE
BYLAW #755-PL-22
Schedule "C" - Off Leash Areas
1.
Imperial Park - 7825 51 Street, Cold Lake
2.
4 Wing Base - Mackenzie Area Off-Leash Dog Park - Glenwood Drive
3.
4 Wing Base - Bark Park - Queensway
4.
4 Wing Base - K9 Club Dog Park - Kingsway
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CITY OF COLD LAKE
BYLAW #755-PL-22
Schedule "D" - Prohibited Animals
1.
All protected or endangered Animals whose Possession or sale is prohibited because they are
designated as protected or endangered pursuant to international, federal, or provincial law,
unless the Animal has been obtained in accordance with international, federal, or provincial
law.
2.
All Dogs, other than domesticated Dogs (Canis Familiaris), including, but not limited to: the
wolf, coyote, fox, hyena, dingo, jackal, raccoon dog, bush dog, and any hybrid offspring of a
wild dog and a domesticated Dog.
3.
All Cats, other than domesticated Cats (Felis Catus), including, but not limited to: the lion,
tiger, leopard, ocelot, jaguar, puma, panther, mountain lion, cheetah, wild cat, cougar, bobcat,
lynx, serval, and any hybrid offspring of a wild cat and a domesticated Cat.
4.
All bears.
5.
All fur bearing Animals of the family Mustelidae, including, but not limited to: the weasel,
marten, mink, badger, ermine, skunk, otter, pole cat, wolverine, but not including the
domestic ferret (Putorius Furo).
6.
All Procyonidae, including: the raccoon, kinkajou, cacomistle, cat-bear, panda, and
coatimundi.
7.
All carnivorous mammals of the family Viverridae, including, but not limited to: the civet,
mongoose, and genet.
8.
All bats.
9.
All non-human primates.
10. All squirrels.
11. All rats, including the Norway rat.
12. Reptiles (Reptilia):
12.1. All Helodermatidae (Gila monster and Mexican bearded lizard);
12.2. All front-fanged venomous snakes, even if de-venomized, including, but not
limited to:
12.2.1. All Viperidae (viper, pit viper);
12.2.2. All Elapidae (cobra, mamba, krait, coral snake);
12.2.3. All Atractaspididae (African burrowing asp);
12.2.4. All Hydrophiidae (sea snake); and
12.2.5. All Laticaudidae (sea krait).
12.3. All venomous, mid- or rear-fanged, Duvernoy-glanded members of the family
Colubridae, even if de-venomized;
12.4. Any member or hybrid offspring of the family Boidae, including, but, not limited
to, the common or green anaconda and yellow anaconda, save and except members
of the family Boidae reaching an adult length of no greater than two (2) meters;
12.5. Any member of the family Pythonidae, including, but, not limited to, the African
rock python, the Indian or Burmese python, the Amethystine or scrub python, save
and except members of the family Pythonidae reaching an adult length of no greater
than two (2) meters;
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12.6. Any member of the family Varanidaew, including, but, not limited to, the white
throated monitor, the water monitor, the Komodo monitor or dragon, the Bornean
earless monitor, the Nile monitor, the crocodile monitor, save and except members
of the family Varanidae reaching an adult length of no greater than one (1) meter;
12.7. Any member of the family Iguanidae, including the green or common iguana;
12.8. Any member of the family Teiidae, including, but not limited, to the golden,
common or black and white tegu;
12.9. Any members of the family Chelydridae, including the snapping turtle and alligator
snapping turtle;
12.10. All members of the order Crocodylia, including, but not limited to, the alligator,
caiman, and crocodile;
12.11. All other snakes that reach an adult length larger than three meters; and
12.12. All other lizards that reach an adult length larger than two meters.
13. Birds (Aves):
13.1. All predatory or large birds (Accipitrids, Cathartids), including, but not limited to,
eagles, hawks, falcons, owls, vultures, and condors;
13.2. All Anseriformes, including, but not limited to, ducks, geese, and swans;
13.3. All Galliformes, including, but not limited to, pheasants, grouse, guinea fowl, and
turkeys; and
13.4. All Struthioniformes, including, but not limited to, flightless ratites such as
ostriches, rheas, cassowaries, emus, and kiwis;
13.5. Subsections 13.1. to 13.4. inclusive do not apply if the birds are kept as livestock
on land zoned as agricultural.
14. Arachnida and Chilopoda:
14.1. All venomous spiders, including, but not limited to, the tarantula, black widow and
solifugid, scorpion, save and except the exception of the following species of
tarantula: Chilean Rose (Grammostola rosea), Mexican Red-Knee (Brachypelma
smithi), Pink-Toed (Avicularia avicularia); and
14.2. All venomous arthropods including, but not limited to the centipede.
15. All large rodents (Rodentia), including, but not limited to, the gopher, muskrat, paca,
groundhog, marmot, beaver, prairie dog, viscacha, and porcupine.
16. All even-toed ungulates (Artiodactyla) other than domestic sheep, including, but not limited
to, the antelope, giraffe and hippopotamus.
17. All odd-toed ungulates (Perissodactyla) other than domesticated horses (Equus caballus),
including, but not limited to, the zebra, rhinoceros, and tapir.
18. All marsupials, including, but not limited to, the Tasmanian devil, bandicoot, kangaroo,
wallaby, opossum, wombat, koala bear, cuscus, numbat, and pigmy, and sugar and greater
glider.
19. Sea mammals (Cetacea, Pinnipedia and Sirenia), including, but not limited to, the dolphin,
whale, seal, sea lion, and walrus.
20. All elephants (Proboscides).
21. All hyrax (Hyracoidea).
22. All pangolin (Pholidota).
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23. All sloth and armadillo (Edentala).
24. All insectivorous mammals (Insectivora), including the aardvark (Tubulidentata), anteater,
shrew, otter shrew, mole, and hedgehog.
25. All gliding lemur (Dermoptera).
26. All other venomous or poisonous Animals.
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CITY OF COLD LAKE
BYLAW #755-PL-22
Schedule "E" - Fines*
Subsection
Description
First Offence
Second
Offence
Third
Offence
5.1
Unlicensed Animal
$100
$200
$300
5.5
Expired License
$100
$200
$300
5.7
Fail to affix License to collar
$100
$200
$300
5.14
Use License for another Animal
$100
$200
$300
5.15
Provide false information
$200
$400
$600
6.1.1
Allow Animal to Run At Large
$200
$250
$350
6.1.3
Allow Animal to pursue/bark at vehicle
$100
$200
$300
6.1.4
Allow Animal to pursue/bark at person
$150
$250
$350
6.1.5
Allow Animal to enter into prohibited area
$100
$200
$300
6.1.6
Allow Animal to enter floral area
$100
$200
$300
6.1.7
Allow Animal to enter cemetery
$100
$200
$300
6.1.8
Allow Animal to upset garbage container
$100
$200
$300
6.1.9
Allow Animal to cause damage to a
person/Animal/property
$500
$750
$1,000
6.1.10
Allow Animal to enter swimming area
$100
$200
$300
6.1.11
Allow Animal's noise to disturb the peace
$100
$200
$300
6.1.12
Fail to secure Animal in heat
$100
$200
$300
6.1.13
Allow Animal to enter City facility
$100
$200
$300
6.2.1
Allow Animal to defecate on public/private
property
$100
$200
$300
6.2.2
Allow accumulation of Animal Waste
$200
$400
$600
6.4
Run Dogs obstructing traffic
$200
$400
$600
6.4.1
Ride on pathway/sidewalk with Animal on leash
$100
$200
$300
6.5
Keep Livestock on non-agricultural land
$200
$400
$600
6.7
Keep Prohibited Animal
$500
$1,000
$1,500
6.9
Keep more Animals than permitted
$200
$400
$600
8.2
Use unapproved private trap
$200
$400
$600
8.3
Use inhumane trap
$500
$1,000
$1,500
9.1
Fail to provide basic care
$500
$1,000
$1,500
9.5
Use inappropriate tether
$100
$200
$300
9.7
Use choke chain or similar on unattended Animal
$200
$400
$600
9.8.1
Cause harm to Animal
$500
$1,000
$1,500
9.8.2
Intentionally kill Animal
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9.8.3
Torment Animal
$500
$1,000
$1,500
9.8.4
Provoke Animal
$100
$200
$300
9.8.5
Set free an Animal
$100
$200
$300
9.8.6
Open Animal enclosure
$100
$200
$300
9.8.7
Leave Animal in vehicle causing suffering
$500
$1,000
$1,500
9.8.8
Leave Animal unsecured in vehicle
$100
$200
$300
9.9
Allow Animal outside of passenger cab
$100
$200
$300
9.12
Fail to have up-to-date rabies vaccination
$200
$400
$600
10.1.1
Animal Bite/Attack person
$1,000
$2,000
$5,000
10.1.2
Animal Bite/Attack another Animal
$700
$1,000
$1,200
10.1.3
Animal cause death to an Animal
$900
$1,200
$1,500
10.1.4
Animal causing death to a person
$7,500
$10,000
$10,000
10.5
Fail to abide by quarantine
$200
$400
$600
10.9
Possess Animal that is a danger to the public
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11.3
Fail to abide by conditions of owning a Vicious
Animal
$500
$1,000
$1,500
11.7
Allow Vicious Dog to chase, pursue, injure or Bite
person or domestic Animal
$1000
$2,000
$3,000
11.8
Allow Vicious Dog to Run At Large
$500
$1,000
$1,500
13.1.1
Remove collar/License from Animal
$100
$200
$300
13.1.2
Break into/open ACCC
$300
$600
$900
13.1.3
Remove Animal from ACCC
$300
$600
$900
13.1.4
Interfere with an Officer/Designated Official
$300
$600
$900
13.1.5
Entice Animal to Run At Large
$100
$200
$300
13.1.6
Induce Animal to avoid capture
$100
$200
$300
13.1.7
Falsely represent oneself as Owner
$100
$200
$300
13.1.8
Interfere with Officer's/Designated Official's
vehicle
$200
$400
$600
13.1.9
Remove Animal from vehicle
$300
$600
$900
13.2
Obstruct Officer/Designated Official
$500
$1,000
$1,500
15.6
Possess Animal that is a public nuisance
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*Any fines indicated by provincial legislation or regulation shall supersede the above fines.