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Bylaw C 11-24
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CITY OF FORT SASKATCHEWAN
RESPONSIBLE PET OWNERSHIP BYLAW
BYLAW NO. C11-24
WHEREAS Part 2 of the Municipal Government Act, RS.A. 2000, c. M-26, as amended or
repealed and replaced from time to time, provides that a Council of a Municipality may pass a
bylaw respecting wild and domestic animals and activities in relation to them;
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the City of Fort Saskatchewan, duly assembled enacts as
follows:
1.
SHORT TITLE
This Bylaw is called the "Responsible Pet Ownership Bylaw".
2.
DEFINITIONS
For the purposes of this Bylaw:
a.
"Animal" means any live creature, both domestic and wild, and includes Dogs,
Nuisance Dogs, Restricted Dogs, Cats, fowl, fish and reptiles, but does not include
humans.
b. "Animal Shelter'' means the premises designated by the City for the purpose of
impounding and caring for all Dogs, Cats, and other Animals when required by this
Bylaw.
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c. "At Large" means and includes the situation where:
i.
a Dog, Nuisance Dog, Restricted Dog, or Cat is found on any place other
than the Owner's property; and
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while on such place, the Dog, Nuisance Dog, Restricted Dog, or Cat is not
being restrained by a leash and under the effective control of the owner or
someone acting on behalf of and with the authority of the owner, as required
by this Bylaw.
d. "Attack" means force applied by an Animal to another Animal or a Person which
involves direct physical contact that results in, or could reasonably result in harm,
injury, or death.
e. "Cat" means either a male or female of the Felidae family.
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f.
"City" means the municipal corporation of the City of Fort Saskatchewan or any lands
within the City's corporate limits, where the context requires.
g. "City Manager" means the City's Chief Administrative Officer or designate.
h. "Council" means the municipal Council for the City of Fort Saskatchewan.
1.
"Disabled Person" means an individual who has any degree of disability except
blindness or visual impairment and is dependent upon a Service Dog.
j.
"Dog" means either a male or female member of the Canidae family, other than a
Nuisance Dog or Restricted Dog.
k. "Guide Dog" means a dog trained as a guide for a visually impaired person and
identified on an identification card issued by the Canadian National Institute for the
Blind under the provisions of the Blind Persons' Rights Act.
I.
"Harass" means to continuously subject an animal to physical contact, noise, or other
stimuli that is likely to provoke a reaction, potentially leading to injury or distress.
m. "Herding Dog" means a Dog trained to herd sheep situated on public or private
property, for the sole purpose of rounding up or herding sheep, as part of the City's
Sheep Grazing Program.
n. "Injure" means to cause physical harm to a person or Animal.
o. "Livestock" means Poultry, horses, cattle, sheep, swine, goats, donkeys and mules.
p. "Municipal Tag" means a tag or similar document issued by the City pursuant to the
Municipal Government Act (MGA) for the purpose of notifying a person that an
offence has been committed, and which fine or prosecution may follow.
q. "Night Time" means the period beginning at 10:00 PM and ending the following day
at:
i. 7:00 AM if the following day is Monday through Friday; or
ii. 9:00 AM if the following day is a Saturday, Sunday or Statutory Holiday
r. "Nuisance Dog" means any Dog that has been the subject of three or more
convictions within the previous three years for any combination of offences listed in
Section 4, Section 6, or Section 7 in this Bylaw.
s. "Off-Leash Area" means an area designated by the City Manager or designate where
a Dog or Nuisance Dog is permitted and is not required to be held by a leash.
t.
"Order" means a written order pursuant to the MGA, to remedy a contravention of
this Bylaw.
u. "Owner" means any person:
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i.
in actual or apparent possession or control of the Animal, or property where
an Animal resides.
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having legal title ownership, temporary care, control or custody or permanent
possession of an Animal.
v. "Peace Officer" means a Peace Officer as defined in the Provincial Offences
Procedure Act.
w. "Poultry" means domestic fowl, such as chickens, turkeys, ducks, and geese, and
includes any bird from the Phasianidae family.
x. "Prohibited Animal" means any of the following :
i.
Livestock;
ii.
bees; (unless permit issued)
iii.
poisonous snakes, poisonous reptiles, or poisonous insects; and
iv.
any other animal except a Dog, Nuisance Dog, Restricted Dog, or Cat, in the
adult form or weighing more than 5 kilograms, or the young of that animal.
y. "Restricted Dog" means any dog which:
has, attacked, injured, or threatened any person or Animal causing physical
injury; or
ii.
has been made the subject of an Order under the Dangerous Dogs Act.
z. "Service Dog" means a Dog trained as a guide for a Disabled Person and having the
qualifications prescribed by the Service Dog Act of Alberta.
aa. 'Threaten" means engaging in behaviours that suggests or signals danger to, or an
intent to inflict physical harm upon, an Animal or Person which may include, but not
be limited to stalking, chasing, baring teeth, growling, barking, snarling, lunging, or
snapping.
bb. "Violation Ticket" shall mean a Violation Ticket as defined in the Provincial Offences
Procedure Act.
3. IDENTIFICATION
3.1
The Owner of a dog, nuisance dog, restricted dog or cat shall ensure a visible tag
attached to a collar or harness containing the phone number of the Owner is
worn at all times by the dog, nuisance dog, restricted dog or cat when off the
property of the owner.
a) The owner of the dog, nuisance dog, restricted dog or cat shall ensure the
telephone number on the tag is a current telephone number at which the
Owner can be contacted.
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b) The onus of proving a telephone number is current is on the person
alleging the telephone number is current.
3.2
A visible tag shall not be required for a Hearding Dog, Police Service Dog or
Service Dog.
4.
REGULATION OF DOGS AND CATS
4.1
No more than three Dogs, Nuisance Dogs, or Restricted Dogs, in any
combination, shall be kept at any municipal address within the City. This Section
shall not apply:
a.
in the case of Dogs, Nuisance Dogs, or Restricted Dogs under the age of
six months;
b.
if the person has a valid Business Licence to operate a small animal
breeding/boarding establishment or the general business of a pet store
pursuant to other applicable City bylaws; or
c.
to any veterinary clinic or hospital.
4.2
No more than three Cats shall be kept at any municipal address within the City.
This Section shall not apply:
a.
in the case of Cats under the age of six months;
b.
if the person has a valid Business Licence to operate a small animal
breeding/boarding establishment or the general business of a pet store
pursuant to other applicable City bylaws; or
c.
to any veterinary clinic or hospital.
4.3
The Owner or any other person having care or control of a Dog, Nuisance Dog,
Restricted Dog, or Cat shall not permit the animal to be At Large within the City.
4.4
Notwithstanding Section 4.3, this Section shall not apply to:
a.
Herding Dogs when they are actively engaged in rounding-up or herding
sheep, and under control of the Owner or any other person; or
b.
when the Animal is within a designated off-leash area.
4.5
Any person who takes control of a Dog, Nuisance Dog, Restricted Dog, or Cat
who is At Large, other than the Owner of the Animal, shall notify the City, provide
the required information and surrender the Animal to a Peace Officer, if directed
to do SO.
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4.6
The Owner of a Dog, Nuisance Dog, Restricted Dog, or Cat shall not permit the
animal to damage public or private property.
4.7
The Owner of a Dog, Nuisance Dog, Restricted Dog, or Cat shall not permit the
animal to:
a.
chase a motor vehicle, bicycle, skateboard, micromobility device or other
wheeled device used for transportation;
b.
chase a person or another Dog, Nuisance Dog, Restricted Dog, or Cat
belonging to another person;
c.
Threaten a person or another Dog, Nuisance Dog, Restricted Dog, or Cat
belonging to another person;
d.
Harass a person or another Dog, Nuisance Dog, Restricted Dog, or Cat
belonging to another person;
e.
Attack a person or another Dog, Nuisance Dog, Restricted Dog, or Cat
belonging to another person;
f.
Injure a person or another Dog, Nuisance Dog, Restricted Dog, or Cat
belonging to another person; or
g.
kill a person or another Dog, Nuisance Dog, Restricted Dog, or Cat
belonging to another person.
4.8
Section 4.7 may not apply in the sole discretion of a Peace Officer, if the Dog,
Nuisance Dog, Restricted Dog, or Cat Threatens, chases, Attacks, Harasses, or
injures:
a.
a trespasser on the property where its Owner resides;
b.
a person who is physically abusing or provoking the animal; or
c.
a Dog, Nuisance Dog, Restricted Dog, or Cat that intrudes onto the
property.
4.9
A person shall not provoke or abuse a Dog, Nuisance Dog, Restricted Dog, or
Cat in any manner that could reasonably expect the animal to:
a.
damage property;
b.
chase, Attack, Threaten, or Injure any person or animal, which could
cause physical injury; or
c.
bark, howl, or meow.
5.
SECURING ANIMALS IN VEHICLES
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5.1
No person shall transport an Animal outside of the passenger cabin of a motor
vehicle on a highway.
5.2
Section 5.1 shall not apply if the Animal is:
a.
In a fully enclosed trailer;
b.
In a fully enclosed cargo area of the bed of a motor vehicle;
c.
Contained in a ventilated kennel or similar device which is securely
fastened to the cargo bed of a motor vehicle or trailer; or
d.
Is securely tethered in the cargo bed of a motor vehicle or trailer in such a
manner that the animal;
i.
Can not jump or be thrown from the cargo area of the motor vehicle
or trailer;
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Is not in danger of strangulation; and
iii.
Can not reach beyond the outside edges of the motor vehicle or
trailer.
6.
DEFECATION
6.1
The Owner of a Dog, Nuisance Dog, Restricted Dog, or Cat shall remove any
defecation left by the animal on public or private property, other than the Owner's
property.
6.2
Section 6.1 shall not apply to a visually impaired person being assisted by a
Guide Dog.
6.3
The Owner of a Dog, Nuisance Dog, Restricted Dog, or Cat, shall ensure that
defecation left by the animal on the property of the Owner does not accumulate
to an extent that it is reasonably likely to annoy or pose a health risk to others.
6.4
In the opinion of a Peace Officer, no Owner shall allow an accumulation of fecal
matter on a property in which an Animal is expected to live or be confined, in
7.
NOISE
such a quantity as to create a health hazard to the Animal or pose a health risk to
others.
7.1
The Owner of a Dog, Nuisance Dog, Restricted Dog, or Cat shall not permit the
animal to bark, howl, or meow excessively.
7.2
In determining whether the barking, howling or meowing is reasonably likely to
disturb the peace of others, consideration may be given, but not necessarily
limited, to the:
a.
Proximity of the complainants(s) to the property where the animal is
located;
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b.
duration of the barking , howling or meowing. Continuous for a one ( 1)
hour period, or continuous for a twenty (20) minute period during Night
Time.
c.
time of day and day of the week;
d.
nature and use of the surrounding area, and
e.
effect of the barking, howling or meowing on the complainant(s).
8.
NUISANCE DOGS
8.1
With fifteen (15) days written notice to the Owner, the City Manager or designate
may deem a dog a Nuisance Dog imposing any of the following conditions:
a.
that the Owner keep the Nuisance Dog indoors or secured in a fully
enclosed outdoor pen;
b.
that the Owner ensure the Nuisance Dog is muzzled while outdoors;
c.
that the Owner undertake repairs to the property where the Nuisance Dog
resides to ensure compliance with this Bylaw;
d.
that the Owner and Nuisance Dog together complete a specified
Behavioural Modification Course; and / or
e.
other conditions deemed reasonable.
8.2
An Owner may appeal the conditions imposed on a Nuisance Dog order to the
City Manager or designate within fourteen ( 14) days, pursuant to the provisions
of Section 13.3.
8.3
An Owner shall not contravene any condition of a Nuisance Dog order.
8.4
An Owner may request removing the Nuisance Dog order after one (1) full
calendar year of no violations under this Bylaw.
9. DESIGNATION OF RESTRICTED DOGS
9.1
If a Peace Officer believes on reasonable and probable grounds that a dog has:
a. damaged property;
b. Chased, Attacked, Threaten or bite any person or Animal;
c. been previously determined to be a Dangerous Dog under the Dangerous
Dog Act R.S.A 2000 c D-3, or similar legislation or bylaws from another
Municipality, Province, or Country;
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d. the Peace Officer may seize and impound the Dog and recommend to the
Municipal Enforcement Supervisor that the Dog be declared Restricted.
9.2
Upon receipt of a recommendation from a Peace Officer, the Municipal
Enforcement Supervisor may declare the Dog to be Restricted and impose
conditions on the Dog Owner that may include any one or more of the following:
a.
An Owner of a Restricted Dog shall have liability insurance specifically
covering any potential damages for personal injury or property damage
caused by the Restricted Dog in an amount not less than two million
dollars ($2,000,000.00).
i.
The Owner of a Restricted Dog shall provide proof of insurance to
the City upon request.
ii.
The certificate of insurance shall contain a provision requiring the
Owner or issuer to immediately notify the City in writing, should the
policy expire, be cancelled or terminated.
b. When off the property of the Owner, including an Off-Leash Area, the Owner
shall ensure a Restricted Dog is at all times:
i.
Muzzled;
ii.
Held on a leash not exceeding two metres in length; and
iii.
Under the effective control of the Owner or someone over the age of
18 years.
c. When on the property of the Owner:
1.
The Restricted Dog shall be under the effective control of someone
over the age of 18 years, when outdoors;
ii.
Have signs posted alerting the public that a Restricted Dog is
located on the property;
iii.
The Restricted Dog shall be secured in a fully enclosed holding pen,
when outdoors; and / or
iv.
The Restricted Dog shall be muzzled and secured by a chain
preventing the restricted dog from entering within two (2) metres of
the property's boundary, when outdoors.
d. Any other condition deemed appropriate by the Peace Officer Program
Supervisor.
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9.3
If the Municipal Enforcement Supervisor has declared a dog to be Restricted,
written notification of the declaration and any conditions imposed shall be
provided to the Dog's Owner.
9.4
During the appeal period and until final disposition has been given, the Dog
Owner shall ensure that the Dog subject to the declaration, is muzzled at all
times when off the property of the Owner.
9.5
The Owner of a Dog declared restricted pursuant to this Bylaw shall obey and
abide by all the conditions imposed pursuant to section 9.2 of this Bylaw.
9.6
In addition to the remedies set forth in this Bylaw, if a Peace Officer determines
that a Restricted Dog is in contravention of this Bylaw, they may make a
complaint pursuant to the Dangerous Dogs Act for an Order or direction that the
Animal be controlled or destroyed.
10.
CONTROL OF OTHER ANIMALS
10.1
A person shall not keep or have Prohibited Animals on any property within the
City, including land annexed by the City, unless:
a.
the Prohibited Animal is participating in a parade, circus, rodeo,
agricultural show, or any other similar function approved by the City; or
b.
A Development Permit has been issued by the City's Development
Authority for a Use allowing the Prohibited Anima l(s).
10.2
A person may keep or own no more than four (4) pigeons or rabbits, in any
combination, on any premises within the City.
10. 3
The Owner shall at all times have the pigeons or rabbits:
a.
secured in one or more fully enclosed pen(s);
b.
maintained in a clean, sanitary and inoffensive condition; and
c.
not located within two meters of the premises' boundary.
10.4
If a Peace Officer determines that pigeons or rabbits are not being kept in
accordance with this Bylaw or that the Animals have caused damage to the
property of another person, a Peace Officer may direct the Owner to restrain,
dispose of, or destroy the Animals.
11.
SEIZURE AND IMPOUNDING
11 .1
A Peace Officer is authorized to seize and impound any Animal found contrary to
any provision in this Bylaw.
11 .2
The City may keep all Animals seized and impounded pursuant to this Bylaw for
a period up to 72 hours, excluding statutory holidays.
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11.3
Any Animal seized and impounded pursuant to the Animal Protection Act shall be
addressed in a manner consistent with the provisions of that Act.
11.4
Any Animal seized pursuant to this Bylaw may be returned to the Owner or
designate upon payment of outstanding fees associated with, shelter, care, and
treatment.
11.5
If in the opinion of a qualified veterinarian, an Impounded Dog, Nuisance Dog,
Restricted Dog, Cat or any other Animal in the possession of the City of Fort
Saskatchewan requires treatment for medical reasons, the Director of Protective
Services or designate, may direct the qualified veterinarian to:
a.
Humanely euthanize the animal; and / or
b.
Provide medical treatment to the Animal.
11 .6
The cost of any treatment will be charged to the Owner of the Animal.
11. 7
Failure to pay for the cost of treatment is an offence under the Responsible Pet
Ownership Bylaw.
12.
OTHER REGULATIONS
12.1
Any person who deliberately or through negligence, Injures, hurts or otherwise
harms any Animal, shall be guilty of an offence.
12.2
In the opinion of a Peace Officer, an Owner of a Dog, Nuisance Dog, Restricted
Dog, or Cat shall ensure that any device used to permanently secure the Animal
shall be of adequate length to be able to allow for adequate exercise of the
Animal to ensure a healthy quality of life.
12.3
An Owner or person in charge of the care of a Dog, Nuisance Dog, Restricted
Dog, or Cat must:
a.
Ensure that the Animal has adequate food and water;
b.
Provide the Animal with adequate care when the Animal is wounded or ill;
c.
Provide the Animal with reasonable protection from injurious heat or cold;
d.
Provide the Animal with adequate shelter, ventilation and space: and
e.
Not abandon the Animal at any place or location.
12.4
The Owner or person responsible for the care of a Dog, Nuisance Dog,
Restricted Dog, or Cat shall ensure that it does not upset any waste receptacle or
scatter garbage on public or private property.
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12.5
A person shall not refuse to allow a Service Dog or Guide Dog in the company of
a Disabled Person to enter any building or property that is accessible to the
public.
12.6
With exception to a Service Dog or Guide Dog, a person shall not have an
Animal in any City transit vehicle or facility, unless:
a.
It is within a fully enclosed carrier; or
b.
It is carried or held by the person at all times.
12. 7
Unless otherwise permitted by law, a person shall not leave a leg hold or foot
hold trap in any place where it may reasonably capture any Animal.
12.8
A person shall not:
a.
Interfere with or attempt to obstruct a Peace Officer who is attempting to
seize or has seized an Animal that is subject to impoundment, pursuant to
this Bylaw;
b.
Open the vehicle or enclosure in which an Animal is being held, pursuant
to seizure or impoundment;
c.
Remove, or attempt to remove, any Animal from the possession of a
Peace Officer;
d.
Untie, loosen or otherwise free an Animal that has been tied or otherwise
held by a Peace Officer;
e.
Untie, loosen or otherwise free a Dog, Nuisance Dog, Restricted Dog or
Cat which has been tied or otherwise restrained; or
f.
Open a gate, door or other opening in a fence or enclosure in which a
Dog, Nuisance Dog, Restricted Dog, Cat or any other Animal has been
confined and thereby allow the animal to run at large or escape.
12. 9
A person shall not provide false or misleading information to any Peace Officer or
the City
13.
ENFORCEMENT
13.1
Orders to Remedy Contraventions:
a.
If the City Manager or designate finds that a person is contravening this
Bylaw, the City Manager or designate may by written order in accordance
with the MGA, require any person responsible for the contravention to
remedy it.
b.
The Order may:
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i.
Direct a person to stop doing something, or to change the way in
which they are doing it;
ii.
Direct a person to take any action necessary to remedy the
contravention of this Bylaw to prevent a re-occurrence of the
contravention;
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State a specified time to comply; and / or
iv.
State that if the person does not comply within a specified time, the
City shall take necessary action, at the expense of the person.
c.
The expense and costs resulting from action taken by the City under this
Section, are due and payable by the person in contravention of this Bylaw.
d.
The City may, in accordance with the MGA, add outstanding amounts for
unpaid expenses and costs referred to in Section 13.1 (c) to a property
Tax Roll, if the contravention of the Bylaw occurred on all or part of the
owner's property.
13.2
Service of Order:
a.
In the case of an individual, an Order issued in accordance with the Bylaw
may be served:
i.
By delivering it personally to the individual;
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By leaving it for the individual at their apparent place of residence,
with someone who appears to be at least 18 years of age; or
iii.
By registered mail addressed to the individual at their apparent
place of residence, or to any address for the individual on the
property Tax Roll of the City.
b.
In the case of a corporation, an Order issued in accordance with this
Bylaw may be served:
i.
By delivering it personally to any director or officer of the
corporation;
ii.
By delivering it personally to a person apparently in charge of an
office of the corporation at an address believed to be the
corporation's address; or
111.
By registered mail addressed to the registered office of the
corporation.
13.3
Review by Council:
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a.
A person who receives a written notice or Order under this Bylaw may
submit a written request for Council to review the notice or Order within
fourteen (14) days after the date it was received.
b.
After review, Council may confirm, vary, substitute, or cancel the notice or
Order.
13.4
Offence:
a.
A person who contravenes any provision of this Bylaw is guilty of an
offence.
b.
A person shall not interfere with a Peace Officer in the exercise of their
powers and duties under this Bylaw.
13.5
Vicarious Liability:
a.
For the purpose of this Bylaw, an act or omission by the Owner or another
person acting on their behalf is deemed to be an act or omission of the
Owner, if the act or omission occurred in the course of exercising the
powers or performing any duties on behalf of the Owner.
13.6
Corporations and Partnerships:
a.
When a corporation commits an offence under this Bylaw, every principal,
director, manager, employee or agent of the corporation who authorized
the act or omission, or agreed or participated in the act or omission that
constitutes the offence, is guilty of the offence whether or not the
corporation has been prosecuted.
b.
If a partner in a partnership is guilty of an offence under this Bylaw, each
partner in that partnership who authorized the act, who agreed or
participated in the act or omission that constitutes the offence, is guilty of
the offence.
13. 7
Fines and Penalties:
a.
A person who is guilty of an office is liable for a fine pursuant to Schedule
"A", not to exceed ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00) or for the
imprisonment of not more than six months for non-payment of a fine, as
per the MGA.
b.
Without restricting the generality of Section 13.?(a), the fine amounts set
out in Schedule "A" are established for use on Municipal Tags and
Violation Tickets, if a voluntary payment option is offered.
13.8
Municipal Tag:
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a.
A Peace Officer is hereby authorized to issue a Municipal Tag to any
person who the Peace Officer believes has contravened any provision of
this Bylaw.
b.
A Municipal Tag may be issued:
1.
Personally; or
ii.
By mailing a copy to such person at their last known municipal
address.
13. 9
The Municipal Tag shall be in a form approved by the City Manager or their
designate and shall state:
a.
The name of the person;
b.
The offence;
c.
The specified penalty established by this Bylaw for the offence;
d.
That the penalty shall be paid within seven days of the issuance; and
e.
Any other information as may be required by the City Manager or their
designate.
13.10 Payment in Lieu of Prosecution:
a.
Where a Municipal Tag is issued pursuant to this Bylaw, the person to
whom it is issued may, in lieu of being prosecuted for the offence, pay the
penalty to the City, specified within the prescribed time indicated on the
Municipal Tag.
13. 11 Violation Ticket:
a.
Where a Municipal Tag has been issued and the specified penalty has not
been paid within the prescribed time, the Peace Officer is authorized to
issue a violation Ticket pursuant to the Provincial Offences Procedure Act.
b.
Notwithstanding Section 13.11 (a), a Peace Officer is hereby authorized to
issue a Violation Ticket pursuant to the Provincial Offences Procedure Act
to any person who the Peace Officer believes has contravened any
provision of this Bylaw.
13.12 Where a Violation Ticket is issued in respect of an offence, it may:
a.
Specify the fine amount established by this Bylaw for the offence; or
b.
Require a person to appear in court, without the alternative of making a
voluntary payment.
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13.13 Voluntary Payment:
a.
A person who commits an offence may submit the voluntary payment
noting the specified penalty to the Provincial Court Clerk, on or before the
initial appearance date indicated on the Violation Ticket, if:
i.
The Violation Ticket is issued with respect to the offence; and
11.
The Violation Ticket specifies the fine amount established by this
Bylaw for the offence.
14.
POWERS OF THE CITY MANAGER
14.1
Without restricting any other power, duty, or function granted by this or any other
Bylaw, the City Manager or designate may:
a.
Carry out inspections to determine compliance with this Bylaw;
b.
Take steps or carry out actions required to enforce this Bylaw;
c.
Take necessary steps or carry out actions required to remedy a
contravention of this Bylaw;
d.
Establish forms for the purposes of this Bylaw;
e.
Establish an Animal Shelter for seized and impounded Animals; to make
rules and regulations for an Animal Shelter; and to regulate the conduct
and form of an Animal Shelter, pursuant to this Bylaw.
f.
Establish Off-Leash Area(s);
g.
Approve any parade, circus, rodeo, agricultural show, or any similar
function which contains prohibited animals, within the City; and
h.
Delegate powers, duties or functions under this Bylaw to an employee of
the City.
15.
GENDER REFERENCES
All references in this Bylaw will be read with such changes in number and gender as
may be appropriate, and references shall be read as a corporation or partnership, and
pronouns shall be deemed to not be gender specific.
16.
INTERPRETATION
16.1
References to provisions of statutes, rules or regulations shall be deemed to
include references to such provisions as amended, modified or re-enacted from
time to time.
16.2
Nothing in this Bylaw relieves any person from compliance with any other bylaw
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or applicable federal or provincial law, regulation or enactment.
17.
SEVERABILITY
If any portion of this Bylaw is declared invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the
invalid portion shall be severed and the remainder of the Bylaw is deemed valid.
18.
EFFECTIVE DATE
This Bylaw becomes effective January 1, 2025.
19.
PRIOR BYLAWS
This Bylaw supersedes and takes precedence over all previously passed bylaws which
refer to animal control, as well as any previously passed resolutions which may be in
conflict with this Bylaw.
20.
REPEAL OF BYLAWS
Upon third reading of this Bylaw C11 -24, Bylaw C7-16 - Animal Control Bylaw and all
amendments thereto are hereby repealed.
READ a first time this
READ a second time this
READ a third time this
12th
12th
26th
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day of
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November
2024
2024
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Bylaw C11-24
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CITY OF FORT SASKATCHEWAN
RESPONSIBLE PET OWNERSHIP BYLAW
BYLAW NO. C11-24
SCHEDULE "A"
SPECIFIED PENALTIES
Section
Offence
Penalty
1st
Offence
Penalty 2nd
and
Subsequent
Offence
3.1
Failure to attach a tag to a dog, nuisance dog,
restricted dog or cat's collar or harness
$200
$300
3.1(a)
Failure to keep information on a dog, nuisance
dog, restricted dog or cats tag current
$200
$300
4.1
Harbouring more than three dogs, nuisance
dogs, or restricted dogs
$150
$300
4.2
Harbouring more than three cats
$150
$300
4.3
Permitting dog or cat to be at large
$200
$300
4.3
Permitting a nuisance dog to be at large
$250
$500
4.3
Permitting a restricted dog to be at large
$500
$1000
4.6
Allowing a dog, nuisance dog, restricted dog, or
cat cause damage to public or private property
$150
$300
4.7(a)
Allowing a dog, nuisance dog, restricted dog, or
cat to chase a motor vehicle, bicycle,
skateboard, micromobility device or other
wheeled device
$250
$500
4.7(b)
Allowing a dog, nuisance dog, restricted dog, or
cat to chase a person or another dog, nuisance
dog, restricted dog, or cat belonging to another
person
$250
$500
4.7(c)
Allowing a dog, nuisance dog, restricted dog, or
cat to threaten a person or another dog,
nuisance dog, restricted dog, or cat belonging
to another person
$250
$500
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4.7(d)
Allowing a dog, nuisance dog, restricted dog, or
cat to harass a person or another dog, nuisance
dog, restricted dog, or cat belonging to another
person
$250
$500
4.7(e)
Allow a dog, nuisance dog, restricted dog, or
cat to attack a person or another dog, nuisance
dog, restricted dog, or cat belonging to another
person
$500
$1000
4.7(f)
Allow a dog, nuisance dog, restricted dog, or
cat to injure a person or another dog, nuisance
dog, restricted dog, or cat belonging to another
person
$750
$1000
4.7(g)
Allow a dog, nuisance dog, restricted dog, or
cat to kill a person, or another dog, nuisance
dog, restricted dog, or cat belonging to another
person
$1000
$2000
4.9
Provoking or abusing a dog, nuisance dog,
restricted dog, or cat
$500
$1000
5.1
Allow an animal to be riding outside of the
passenger cab of a motor vehicle
$150
$300
6.1
Failure to remove dog, nuisance dog, restricted
dog, or cat defecation from private or public
property, other than the property of the owner
$150
$300
6.3
Failure to ensure that defecation left by the
animal on the property of the owner does not
accumulate to an extent that it is reasonably
likely to annoy or pose a health risk to others
$150
$300
6.4
Allow an accumulation of fecal matter on a
property in which an animal is expected to live
in such quantity as to create a health hazard to
the animal or pose health risk to others
$150
$300
7.1
Permitting a dog, nuisance dog, restricted dog,
or cat to bark, howl, or meow excessively
$250
$500
8.1
Failure to meet the conditions of a Nuisance
Dog order.
$250
$500
9.2(a)
Failure to insure a restricted dog
$250
$500
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9.2(b)
Failure to follow restricted dog conditions, when
off the owner`s premises
$1000
$2000
9.2(c)
Failure to follow restricted dog conditions, when
on the owner`s premises
$1000
$2000
10.1
Harbouring prohibited animals
$250
$500
10.2
Harbouring more than four pigeons or rabbits,
in any combination
$150
$300
10.3
Failure to follow conditions of owning pigeons
or rabbits
$150
$300
11.7
Fail to pay for the cost of treatment
$500
$1000
12.1
Any person who deliberately injures, hurts or
otherwise harms any animal
$250
$500
12.2
Device used to permanently secure an animal
not adequate length to allow for adequate
exercise and ensure healthy quality of life
$150
$300
12.3(a)
Owner or person in charge of the care of a dog,
nuisance dog, restricted dog, or cat fail to
provide adequate food and water
$250
$500
12.3(b)
Owner or person in charge of the care of a dog,
nuisance dog, restricted dog, or cat fail to
provide adequate care when animal is wounded
or ill
$250
$500
12.3(c)
Owner or person in charge of the care of a dog,
nuisance dog, restricted dog, or cat fail to
provide animal with reasonable protection from
injurious heat or cold
$250
$500
12.3(d)
Owner or person in charge of the care of a dog,
nuisance dog, restricted dog, or cat fail to
provide animal with adequate shelter,
ventilation and space
$250
$500
12.3(e)
Owner or person in charge of the care of a dog,
nuisance dog, restricted dog, or cat abandon
the animal at any place or location
$500
$1000
12.4
Allow a dog, nuisance dog, restricted dog or cat
to upset any waste receptable or scatter
garbage on public or private property
$150
$300
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12.5
Refuse to allow a service dog in the company of
a person requiring its assistance to enter any
building or property accessible to the public
$250
$500
12.6
Allowing an animal in any City transit vehicle or
facility that is not in an enclosed carrier or held
at all times
$150
$300
12.7
Use of an illegal trap
$250
$500
12.8(a)
Interfere or obstruct a Peace Officer who is
attempting to or has seized an animal under
this Bylaw
$500
$1000
12.8(b)
Open vehicle or enclosure in which an animal is
being held pursuant to seizure or impoundment
$500
$1000
12.8(c)
Remove, or attempt to remove, any animal from
the possession of a Peace Officer
$500
$1000
12.8(d)
Untie, loosen, or otherwise free an animal that
has been tied or otherwise held by a Peace
Officer
$500
$1000
12.8(e)
Untie, loosen, or otherwise free a dog, nuisance
dog, restricted dog or cat which ahs been tied
or otherwise restrained
$250
$500
12.8(f)
Person open a gate, door or other opening in a
fence or enclosure that an animal is confined in,
allowing it to run at large
$250
$500
12.9
Provide false or misleading information to a
Peace Officer or the City
$1000
$1500
13.4(b)
Interfere with a Peace Officer in the exercise of
their powers and duties under this Bylaw
$1000
$1500