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 "municipality": "Duchess",
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 "jurisdiction": "Alberta",
 "country": "CA",
 "topic": "animal_control",
 "label": "Dogs & animal control",
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 "last_verified": "2026-06-08",
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    "leash_rule": "Cat must not run at large; at large means anywhere but on owner's property.",
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    "leash_rule": "Dog must be carried or restrained by a Permitted Leash (max 3 meters) off Owner's Property.",
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   "is_official": true,
   "title": "Urban Hen Bylaw 531-25",
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   "status": "adopted",
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   "document_url": "https://villageofduchess.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/531-25-Urban-Hen-Bylaw.pdf",
   "summary": "Permits and regulates the keeping of urban hens within the Village of Duchess.",
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    "leash_rule": "keep each urban hen in the coop at all times",
    "max_animals": "up to SIX (6) urban hens",
    "fine_range": "not more than Ten Thousand ($10,000) Dollars; Schedule A: $250 1st Offense, $500 2nd & Subsequent"
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