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owner of an animal which has subsequently been sold or destroyed.
vi. "excessively" means continually for a period of one half hour or longer vii. "former owner" means the person who at the time of impoundment was the horses, sheep, goats, and pigs;
as a household pet including but not limited to dogs, cats, rabbits, ferrets, cows, v. "domestic animal' means any animal kept by a person for domestic purposes or Officer.
enforce the provisions of this Bylaw, including any member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Bylaw Enforcement Officer, or Community Peace iv. "Designated Officer" means any person appointed by the Village Manager to ili. "Council' means the Council of the Village of Hill Spring R.S.A. 2000, Chapter M-26;
Council in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Government Act, ii. "Administrative Officer" means the Village Manager of the Village appointed by bylaw.
of a threat to another domestic animal or person; or
3. without provocation, threatened or created the reasonable apprehension property; or
2. without provocation, damaged or destroyed any public or private or person;
1. without provocation, chased, injured or bitten any other domestic animal property which has:
i. "aggressive dog" means any dog, whatever its age, whether on public or private a. In this Bylaw unless the context otherwise requires:
2. INTERPRETATION AND APPLICATION
a. This Bylaw may be cited as the "Dog Control Bylaw".
1. TITLE
follows:
NOW THEREFORE, the Council of the Village of Hill Spring duly assembled enacts as AND WHEREAS the Council deems it expedient to license and control dogs in the Village of Hill Spring, them WHEREAS the Municipal Government Act, being Chapter M 26, RSA 2000, provides a municipality may pass Bylaws respecting wild and domestic animals and activities in relation to
## SPRING
BEING A BYLAW OF THE VILLAGE OF HILL SPRING TO PROVIDE FOR THE LICENSING REGULATION AND CONTROL OF DOGS IN THE VILLAGE OF HILL
DOG CONTROL BYLAW
## BYLAW NO: 2025-309
## VILLAGE OF HILL SPRING
running at large;
owner;
A Designated Officer may capture and impound any dog which is: off the premises of its owner or when it is pursued on to the premises of its
4. IMPOUNDING AUTHORITY
Except in areas of the Village which have been designated as an "Off Leash Area" by the Village, the owner of a dog shall ensure that such dog is not running at large.
RUNNING AT LARGE
area contained within the boundary thereof as the context requires.
xvi. "Village" means the municipal corporation of the Village of Hill Spring or the
## animals.
designated as an off leash area by the Village: or
2. a dog or dogs which are under the control of a person responsible by of the sideralk Park or other public place which has not been occupation, or upon any highway, thoroughfare, street, road, trail, avenue, parkway, lane, alley, sidewalk (including the boulevard portion xy. "running at large" means:
1. a dog or dogs which are not under the control of an owner responsible by means of a leash and is or are actually upon property other than the property in respect of which the owner of the dog or dogs has the right of designate for the confinement of dogs impounded.
xiv. "Provincial Court means The Provincial Court of Alberta.
xii. "Person" means any individual or corporate body; xili. "pound" means a place or places that Council of the Village shall provide or
7. Park roadways;
5. Pathways;
6. Trails; and
4. Sports Fields;
3. Natural Areas;
2. Cemeteries;
1. Playgrounds;
enjoyment and includes:
be used by the public for rest, recreation, exercise, pleasure, amusement, and
xi. "Park" means a public space controlled by the Village and set aside as a Park to remain on his premises.
x. "owner" means a natural person or body corporate that has legal title to the animal, and includes any person who has possession or custody of the animal, either temporarily or permanently, or harbours the animal, or allows the animal to is being used.
vili. "Judge" means a Judge of the Provincial Court of Alberta. ix. "leash" means a chain or other material capable of restraining the dog on which it i. the dog does not, without provocation:
The owner of an aggressive dog shall ensure that:
dog.
aggressive dog, he shall make an order in a summary way declaring the dog an aggressive b. Upon application, if it appears to the Judge that the dog should be declared to be an of the hearing.
determination by the Provincial Court, a minimum of ten (10) clear days before the date a. The owner of a dog alleged to be aggressive shall be provided notice of a hearing for the
7. AGRESSIVE DOGS
the owner shall remove such defecation immediately.
b. If a dog defecates on any public or private property other than the property of its owner, ventilation.
prevent access to persons as long as such restraint provides for suitable
vili. be left unattended in any motor vehicle unless the dog is restricted so as to street, lane or other public property or in or about premises not belonging to or in the possession of the orner of the dog.
vi. cause damage to property or other animals;
vii. upset any waste receptacle or scatter the contents thereof either in or about a y. bark, howl excessively or otherwise disturb any person iv. bite, bark at, or chase livestock, bicycles, automobiles, or other vehicles;
threatened is a trespasser on the property of the owner ii. do any other act that injures a person or persons;
ili. chase or olherwise threaten a person or persons, unless the person chased or i. bite a person or persons;
a. The owner of a dog shall ensure that the dog shall not:
6. NUISANCE
include a building used as a dwelling house.
a. For the purpose set out in Section 4 herein a Designated Officer may enter any privately owned premises, provided however, that in this Section the word "premises" does not
5. ENTERING
ix. declared "aggressive" and in violation of any provision of this Bylaw. Said dog may be kept in impound until such time as a Provincial Judge has made a final determination of the matter in accordance with Section 18.
of this Bylaw;
vili. or, in the opinion of a Designated Officer, the owner is in breach of any provision vii. a Nuisance;
that belonging to the owner of the dog;
iv. biting or attempting to bile any person while running at large;
V. actually or apparently affected with rabies or any other contagious disease;
vi. chasing, worrying or annoying any other domestic animal on property other than Dangerous Dogs Act, Alberta;
ili. named or described or otherwise designated in a complaint made pursuant to The iii. shall keep the dog confined for not less than ten (10) days at the cost of the further spread of the disease; and ii, shail confine or isolate the dog, in such a manner as prescribed so as to prevent Directorate or to a Designated Officer;
i. shall immediately report the matter to Agriculture Canada, Veterinary Inspection a. An owner of a dog suspected of having rabies:
## 10. COMMUNICABLE DISEASES
purpose.
any public swimming area, bathing or wading pool, or other area generally used for this b. The owner of any dog shall not place, permit or allow said dog to enter into, or remain in a. The owner of any dog shall not permit that dog to be in any park unsupervised, unleashed and not under direct control of the owner or person in custody and control of the dog.
## 9. PROHIBITED AREAS AND RELAXATION OF LEASH REQUIREMENT
(2) dogs by paying the fee set out in Schedule A.
b. An owner may acquire a Dog Fanciers License which shall allow for an additional two Fanciers License on a residential property within corporate limits unless the owner is in receipt of a Dog a. A maximum number of two (2) dogs are permitted to be kept, housed, or boarded in or
## 8. MAXIMUM NUMBER OF DOGS PERMITTED
v. such dog is not running at large.
3. under the control of a person over the age of eighteen (18) years.
public or private property, and other domestic animals or humans as well as preventing damage to
2. harnessed or leashed on a least which length shall not exceed one (1)
metre in a manner that prevents the dog from chasing, injuring or biting
1. muzzled, and;
iv. at all times, when off the property of the owner, the dog is securely dog while on the property of the owner.
preventing the entry of any person not in control of the dog, or
3. the dog is kept as if the provisions of Section (7)(c)(v) applied to such constructed to prevent the escape of the aggressive dog and capable of
2. when the dog is outdoors it is in a locked pen or other structure,
1. the dog is either confined indoors, or ill. when the dog is on the property of the owner:
6. bite other domestic animals.
5. injure other domestic animals; or bite a person: or chase other domestic animals; or injure a person; or
1. chase a person; or owner.
thereon to a Designated Officer prior to a license being issued at the expense of the declared aggressive have a licensed veterinarian tattoo or implant an electronic g. The owner of an aggressive dog shall within three (3) days after the dog has been dog.
vi. notify the Village Office if the dog is running at large.
transfer is given to a Designated Officer;
v. remain liable for the actions of, the dog until formal notification of sale, gift or another person;
aggressive dog;
ili. in the event an aggressive dog is purchased, obtain a license on the first day on which the Village Office is open for business after becoming the owner of an declared aggressive;
i. be at least the age of eighteen (18) years;
ii. obtain an aggressive dog license pursuant to the provisions of Section I1 on the first day on which the Village Office is open for business after the dog has been year.
iv. obtain an annual license for the dog on the first business day in January each where the dog is found running at large;
ili. obtain a license for a dog notwithstanding that it is under the age of six months, after he becomes owner of the dog;
for business after the dog becomes six months of age;
ii. obtain a license on the first day on which the Village Office is open for business i. obtain a license for ali dogs on the first day on which the Village Office is open d. The owner of a dog shall:
license.
c. No person shall give false information when applying for a dog license or Aggressive dog Designated Officer may require in order to determine the license payable by that osner.
Officer a spay/neuter certificate or if unavailable a statutory declaration or other acceptable documentation establishing the dog's or the Aggressive dog's age or that the dog or the Aggressive dog is neutered or spayed and such other information as a b. Every owner, when requested by a Designated Officer, shall submit to a Designated specified in this Bylaw in accordance with Schedule "A".
a. The owners of all dogs shall obtain an annual license for each dog at such times as
## 11. LICENSING
Designated Officer.
b. An owner of a dog that does not comply with the provisions of this Section 10 shall be ii. euthanize a dog after a shorter period if humane purposes warrant.
expense; or i. retain a dog for a longer period if in his opinion the circumstances warrant the i. seven (7) days if the dog has a current licence; or ii. seventy-tivo (72) hours, if the dog does not have a current license.
have been in impoundment for:
a. Unless the owner of a dog makes arrangements with a Designated Officer for the further retention of the dog, a Designated Officer may sell or destroy all unclaimed dogs which
16. SALE OR DESTRUCTION
dog.
b. Where a dog is claimed, the owner shall, upon request provide proof of ownership of the owner.
i, reclaim the dog or aggressive dog from the Village Office, or ii. where it is deemed feasible by a Designated Officer prior to taking the animal
into impoundment, reclaim the dog or aggressive dog when it is returned to the charges levied under this Bylaw:
a. The owner of any impounded dog or aggressive dog may, after paying any fines and/or
15. RECLAIMING
## in the Village.
ii. negligently or wilfully open a gate, door or other opening in a fence or enclosure in which an animal has been confined and thereby allow an animal to run at large restrained; or i. untie, loosen or otherwise free an animal which has been tied or otherwise a. No person shall:
## 14. INTERFERENCE WITH ANIMALS
impoundment.
a. No person, whether or not he is the owner of a dog or an aggressive dog which is being or has been pursued or captured shall interfere with or attempt to obstruct a Designated Officer who is attempting to capture or who has captured a dog which is subject to
13. OBSTRUCTION
be no fee payable by the owner for a license under Section 11.
a. Notwithstanding Section I1, where a Designated Officer is satisfied that a person who is disabled is the owner of a dog trained and used to assist such disabled person, there shall
12. DISABLED OWNERS
current year's license fee to a Designated Officer, sho will issue a new tag to the owner for the fee set out in Schedule ''" of this Bylaw.
h. Upon losing a dog license, an owner of a dog shall present the receipt for payment of the by a RCMP Officer or By-law officer to any person alleged to have breached any A notice or form commonly called a traffic tag or violation ticket may be issued condition(s) Council finds fit to apply.
provisions contained in the Bylaw for a specific situation(s) subject to whatever b. The council of the Village of Hill Spring by resolution may waive any of the for a term not exceeding six (6) months.
HUNDRED DOLLARS ($2,500.00) and in default of payment is liable to imprisonment liable on summary conviction to a fine of not more than TWO THOUSAND, FIVE - a. Any person who contravenes any provision of this Bylaw is guilty of an offence and is
18. SUMMARY CONVICTION
e. Subsection 17(d) does not apply to aggressive dogs.
of this Bylaw in respect of that provision times within one twelve month period, the specified penalty payable in respect of the third or subsequent contravention is triple the amount shown in Schedule "C"
respect of that provision, and twelve month period, the specified penalty payable in respect of the second contravention is double the amount shown in Schedule "C" of this Bylaw in i. where any person contravenes the same provision of this Bylaw twice within one d. Notwithstanding Section 17(c):
the amount shown in Schedule "C" of this Bylaw in respect of that provision.
c. The specified penalty payable in respect of a contravention of a provision of this Bylaw is penalty.
Bylaw, he may commence proceedings by issuing a Village Bylaw ticket with a specified b. Where a Designated Officer believes a person has contravened any provision of this ticket in accordance with Part 2 of the Provincial Offences Procedure Act.
Bylaw, he may commence proceedings by issuing a summons by means of a violation a. Where a Designated Officer believes that a person has contravened any provision of this
## 17. PENALTIES
f. When a Designated Officer agrees to put a dog to death the owner shall pay to the Village a fee as set out in Schedule "B" of this Bylaw.
as provided in Schedule D.
are not a resident of the Village and that the dog shall be kept outside the Village il. to any non-resident of the Village until they have provided an affidavit that they by the resident; or i. to any resident of the Village until a license has first been purchased for the dog e. No impounded dog shall be sold pursuant to this Bylaw:
cease thereupon;
obtain full right and title to it and the right and title of the former owner of the dog shall d. The purchaser of a dog from the Village pursuant to the provisions of this Section shall spayed or neutered, c. A Designated Officer may, before selling an unclaimed dog, require that the dog be This Bylaw shall come into effect upon third reading.
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21. EFFECTIVE DATE
a. Bylaw 2019-309 is hereby repealed.
20. RESCNDING BYLAW
Provincial Offences Procedure Act, (Alberta), as amended.
b. A notice or form commonly called a traffic tag or violation ticket may be issued by a RCMP Officer or By-law Officer to any person alleged to have breached any provision of this bylaw, and the said traffic tag or violation ticket shall require payment in the amount specified in this bylaw or the regulations pursuant to the conditions) Council finds fit to apply.
provisions contained in the Bylaw for a specific situation(s) subject to whatever a. The council of the Village of Hill Spring by resolution may waive any of the
## 19. SUMMARY
provision of this bylaw, and the said traffic tag or violation ticket shall require payment in the amount specified in this bylaw or the regulations pursuant to the Provincial Offences Procedure Act, (Alberta), as amended.
Male or Female unaltered dogs..... Neutered Male or Spayed Female dogs ........ Aggressive Dog Licence Fee.......... Dog Fanciers License... Replacement Tag... ... As Per User Fees and Charges bylaw .. As Per User Fees and Charges bylaw ..As Per User Fees and Charges bylaw As Per User Fees and Charges bylaw · As Per User Fees and Charges bylaw
## DOG LICENCE
## AMOUNT
The Animal Control Bylaw Annual Licence Fee
## SCHEDULE "A"
Destruction of Dog........................................................................Amount Expended Veterinary Fees.... .. Amount Expended Care and sustenance (per day or portion thereof.
................ Amount Expended
To commence at midnight on the day of impoundment).........
## AMOUNT
AMOUNT TO BE PAID TO THE VILLAGE OF HILL SPRING BY OWNER OF ANIMAL IN ORDER TO RECLAIM OR DESTROY AN IMPOUNDED DOG
## SCHEDULE "B"
## Bylaw #2025-309
(Fee reduced by ½ (50%) if payment is made within 14 days on 1" Offense)
| Section 7(c)..... (v). Section 7(C)..... (vi). Section 11(e)... (iv). Section 11(f). | Section 7(c)..... (it). Section 7(c)..... (iti). | Minimum Penalties with respect to Aggressive dogs: Section 7(c)..... (i).... | Section 11.. Section 13. Section 14. | Section 11.. -(a). Section 11... - (c). | Seclion 6(b). Section 8.. Section 10............ | SECTION Section 3.. Section 3... (ii). Section 6(a).... (i).. (ii). |
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| Failure to keep an Aggressive dog muzzled, harnessed or leashed properly... Aggressive dog running at large... Failure to notify By-Law Officer if the dog is sold, gifted, transferred or dies. Failure to wear correct license......... $500.00 $500.00 Section 11(g)...................... Failure to tattoo or implant dog with electronic identification microchip... $500.00 | Aggressive dog damaging or destroying public or private property...... Failure to keep an Aggressive dog confined. | Aggressive dogs chasing, injuring or biting a person or animal.. . $750.00 | Giving false information when applying for a dog license... Giving false information when applying for an aggressive dog license... Dog not wearing license. Obstruction.. Interference. $100.00 | ......... Failure to have any dog or Aggressive dog.... examined by a licenced veterinarian for Rabies on the demand of a Bylaw Enforcement Officer (with cause) Unlicensed dog Unlicensed Aggressive dog... ........$500.00 Per Demand | Biling, barking at, chasing stock, bicycles, automobiles or other vehicles... Barking, howling or disturbing.... Damage to property or other animal....... Upsetting waste receptacles... Defecation... Exceed maximum number of dogs permitted. (Per dog over the limit per month) 510000 $100.00 $50.00 $50.00 $100.00 | OFFENCE Running at Large (unaltered). Dog not under Control. Biting a person (s)... . Injure a person (s)... Chasing a person(s). |
| 322000 | $500.00 $1,000.00 | | $500.00 $25.00 $500.00 $500.00 | - 525000 | | PENALTY $50.00 ($100) $50.00 $200.00 $100.00 $100.00 |
## SCHEDULE "C" - (REVIEW AMOUNTS)
A COMMISSIONER FOR OATHS IN AND FOR THE PROVINCE OF ALBERTA
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## , BEFORE ME
day of In the Province of Alberta, this SWORN AT
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## (mailing and civic address)
THAT I reside at:
THAT 1 am not a resident of the Village of Hill Spring.
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(occupation)
TO WIT:
in the Province of Alberta, PROVINCE OF ALBERTA
of the of
of CANADA
## AFFIDAVIT OF NON-RESIDENT
## SCHEDULE, "D"
## Bylaw # 2025-309