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BYLAW NO. 1122
OF THE TOWN OF HINTON
IN THE PROVINCE OF ALBERTA TO REGULATE SAFETY,
HEALTH, WELFARE AND PROTECTION OF PEOPLE AND
PROPERTY
IN THE TOWN OF HINTON
WHEREAS it is deemed advisable to regulate Animals within the municipal boundaries of
the Town of Hinton.
NOW THEREFORE, the Municipal Council of the Town of Hinton, in the Province of Alberta,
duly assembled enacts as follows:
1 .0
This Bylaw may be cited as the "Animal Control Bylaw."
2.0
INTERPRETATION
2.1
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.
2.2
Nothing in this Bylaw relieves a person from complying with any provision of any
federal or provincial law or regulation such as the Animal Protection Act, Dangerous
Dog Act, or other bylaw or any requirement of any lawful permit, order or licence.
2.3
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 therefor.
2.4
All the schedules attached to this Bylaw shall form a part of this Bylaw.
2.5
This Bylaw does not apply to the Town or other local Government Enforcement
Agencies in respect of Animals used for the purpose of land management, including
weed control or other work purposes on Town-owned lands.
3.0
ANIMALS AND FOWL
3.1
Except as otherwise provided, no person shall keep, or permit to be kept, at any
residence or premises, more than two (2) of any species of Animal or Fowl, provided
that the young of any of the permitted species may be kept for a period not exceeding
four (4) months after birth.
3.1 .1
Any person wanting to keep more than the permitted number of Animals or
Fowl shall make application to the Town by completing Schedule "C" attached
for the keeping of such; and
3.1 .2
Any person wanting to keep any Animal or Fowl not expressly stated in this
bylaw shall make application to the Town by completing Schedule "C"
attached for the keeping of such.
3.2
For the purpose of integrating the Town of Hinton Animal Control Bylaw with the
Breeders/Exhibitors Licence which allows Breeders or Exhibitors to own a maximum
of five (5) adult Dogs, the Town may issue an Over-Limit Permit under this Bylaw to
a Dog Owner to allow a Breeder or an Exhibitor to keep up to five (5) Dogs at a
residence. The Protective Services Manager may or may not approve such Over-
Limit
Permit
based
on
location,
Property
size,
parking,
occupancy
level,
neighborhood and other factors as required.
The applicant must comply with the
regulations applicable to the Over-Limit Permit and shall obtain written consent from
the registered owners of all Adjacent and Surrounding Properties at the time of
making the application. The Protective Services Department may request additional
consent from additional Property owners at their discretion.
3.3
No person shall keep within the Town any Livestock as defined in Section 48.20
except within those areas in which the same are expressly allowed to be kept in
accordance with a permit issued under this Bylaw by the Town. Any person wishing
to obtain a permit to keep Livestock must complete an application as attached as
Schedule "I" to this Bylaw and described in Section 25 and comply with the following
requirements:
3.3.1
Livestock shall be kept in a building or stable;
3.3.2
Such building or stable shall be, as per the current Land Use Bylaw, a distance
of at least 91 .44 metres from any School Grounds, church, public hall, store,
dwelling or other premises used for human habitation or occupancy other than
premises occupied exclusively by the keeper of such Livestock or member of
his/her immediate family;
3.3.3
The floors of such building or stable shall be of durable material, impervious
to moisture, so laid and provided with gutters so that drainage is affected into
a sewer.
A wooden platform above such flooring is permitted if an air space
of at least two (2) inches is provided above the floor;
3.3.4
Where a sanitary sewer is not available, provision for drainage of sanitary
wastes shall be made in accordance with the requirements of all provincial
laws and regulations;
3.3.5
All doors, windows and openings of such building or stable shall, at all times
between the first (1st) day of April and the thirtieth (30th) day of November
following in each year, be kept protected by screens effective against flies and
small insects; and
3.3.6
All manure shall be peremptorily collected and deposited
in a manure
receptacle of adequate size which shall be provided and constructed as
follows:
a)
The floor and all portions of the walls to be of concrete and to be water
tight; the receptacle shall be provided with an opening with a self-
closing, fly-proof door, and the whole to be so constructed that
objectionable odours are not allowed to escape, and
b)
Such building or stable, together with any yard under 204.5 square
metres in which the Livestock are allowed to run shall be kept at all
times free from manure and other refuse and shall be properly cleaned
or dug up and deodorized by means of chloride of lime or other suitable
deodorant.
4.0
OVER-LIMIT PERMITS
4.1
Any Owner wishing to obtain an Over-Limit Permit must complete an Over-Limit
Permit application form as attached as Schedule "C" to this Bylaw and submit the
completed application form together with the fee set out in Schedule "A" to the
Town's Protective Services Department. The Over-Limit Permit must be approved
prior to purchase of the Animal(s) or Fowl over the limit.
4.2
As part of the application process, an Owner wishing to obtain an Over-Limit Permit
shall obtain written consent from the registered owners
of
all Adjacent and
Surrounding Properties at the time of making application. The Protective Services
Department may request additional consent from additional Property owners at their
discretion. Upon receipt of a completed Over-Limit Permit application form, the
Protective Services Manager or Animal Control Officer shall consider the application,
and may, in his/her sole and absolute discretion:
4.2.1
Refuse to grant an Over-Limit Permit;
4.2.2
Grant an Over-Limit Permit; or
4.2.3
Grant an Over-Limit Permit upon such additional terms and conditions as
deemed appropriate.
4.3
An Over-Limit Permit shall not be transferrable.
4.4
The Protective Services Manager or Animal Control Officer may revoke an Over-
Limit Permit if:
4.4.1
The Town receives bona fide complaints from two (2) or more Property
owners Adjacent to the Over-Limit Permit holder's residence;
4.4.2
The Over-Limit Permit holder shelters Animals in excess of the number
permitted by the Over-Limit Permit; or
4.4.3
The Over-Limit Permit holder is guilty of an offence pursuant to the Town of
Hinton Animal Control Bylaw.
4.5
If the Protective Services Manager or Animal Control Officer revokes an Over-Limit
Permit, no refund of the Over-Limit Permit application fee shall be made.
5.0
DOG AND CAT LICENSING REQUIREMENTS
5.1
No person shall own or keep any Dog or Cat within the Town unless such Dog or
Cat is licensed as provided in this Bylaw.
5.1.1
The holder of a Dog or Cat license must be eighteen (18) years of age or
older;
5.1.2
The Owner of a Dog or Cat shall ensure that his/her Dog or Cat wears the
current tag purchased for that Dog or Cat, when the Dog or Cat is off the
Property of the Owner;
5.1.3
The Owner of a Dog or Cat shall obtain a license for such Dog or Cat at such
times and in the manner as specified in subsections 5.1 .4 and 8.1; and
5.1 .4
The Owner of a Dog or Cat shall:
a)
Subject to the provisions of subsection 5.1.4(c), obtain a license for
such Dog or Cat immediately upon the Dog or Cat becoming four (4)
months of age,
b)
Obtani a licence on the first day on which the Protective Services
Department is open for business after he/she becomes Owner of the
Dog or Cat, and
c)
Obtain a licence for a Dog or Cat notwithstanding that it is under the
age of four (4) months, where the Dog or Cat is found At-Large.
6.0
DANGEROUS ANIMAL LICENSING
6.1
No person shall own or keep any Dangerous Animal within the Town unless such
Animal is licensed as provided in this Bylaw:
6.1.1
The holder of a Dangerous Animal license must be eighteen (18) years of age
or older;
6.1 .2
The Owner of a Dangerous Animal shall ensure that his/her Animal wears the
current tag purchased for that Animal when the Animal is off the Property of
the Owner;
6.1.3
The Owner of a Dangerous Animal shall obtain an annual licence for such
Dangerous
Animal
at such times and
in the manner as specified
in
subsections 6.1 .4 and 7.1 and shall pay an annual fee as set out in Schedule
"A" of this Bylaw; and
6.1 .4
The Owner of a Dangerous Animal shall:
a)
Obtain a licence for such Dangerous Animal on the first day on which
the Protective Services Department is open for business after the
Animal has been declared as Dangerous,
b)
Obtain a licence on the first day on which the Protective Services
Department is open for business after he/she becomes Owner of the
Dangerous Animal, and
c)
Subject to the provisions of subsection 6.1 .4(a), obtain an annual
licence for the Dangerous Animal no later than the first day on which
the Protective Services Department is open each year.
7.0
LICENSING INFORMATION
7.1
When applying for a licence under this Bylaw, the Owner shall provide the following:
7.1 .1
A description of the Cat, Dog, or Dangerous Animal including breed, name,
gender and age, and whether or not it has been declared a Nuisance Animal;
7.1 .2
The name, address and telephone number of the Owner;
7.1.3
Where the Owner is a corporate body, the name, address and telephone
number of the natural person responsible for the Cat, Dog, or Dangerous
Animal;
7.1.4
Information establishing whether the Cat, Dog, or Dangerous Animal, is
neutered or spayed;
7.1.5
Any other information an Animal Control Officer may require; and
7.1.6
The licence fee for each Cat, Dog, Dangerous Animal or Nuisance Animal, as
set out in Schedule "A" of this Bylaw.
7.2
No person shall give false information when applying for a licence pursuant to this
Bylaw.
7.3
An Owner shall forthwith notify the Protective Services Department of any change
with respect to any information provided in an application for a licence under this
Bylaw.
6.0
REPLACEMENT OF LOST TAG
8.1
Upon losing a tag, an Owner of a licensed Animal shall request a new tag from the
Protective Services Department according to the fee set out in Schedule "A" of this
Bylaw upon the production of Government-Issued Identification.
9.0
NON-TRANSFERABLE
9.1
A licence issued pursuant to this Bylaw is not transferable.
10.0
NO REBATE
10.1
No person shall be entitled to a licence rebate under this Bylaw.
77.0
UNCERTIFIED CHEQUES
11.1
Where a licence required pursuant to this bylaw has been paid for by the tender of
an uncertified cheque, the licence:
11.1.1 Is issued subject to the cheque being accepted and cashed by the bank
without any mention of this condition being made on the licence; and
11 .1 .2 Is automatically revoked if the cheque is not accepted and cashed by the bank
on which it is issued.
72.0
SERVICE DOGS
12.1
Where the Protective Services Manager is satisfied that a disabled person is the
Owner of a Dog trained and used to assist such disabled person and can provide
identification and certification for the service Dog team, there shall be no fee payable
by the Owner for a licence. As per the Alberta Service Dogs Act, a qualified service
Dog team has the right to access public spaces and has the right to go anywhere the
public may go. This does not apply to non-public areas such as food preparation
areas, sterile hospital rooms or restricted access areas. If other persons are present
who are allergic to Dogs, afraid of Dogs, or avoid Dogs for religious reasons, the
rights of both parties must be taken into account.
73.0
ANIMALS AT LARGE
13.1
The Owner of an Animal shall ensure that such Animal is not At Large. Animals must
always remain on a Permitted Leash in Town limits except when on the private
Property of the Owner or in "Off-Leash Areas" as described in section 14.
14.0
DOGS IN OFF-LEASH AREAS
14.1
Notwithstanding section 13.1, an Owner of a Dog is not required to have the Dog on
a Permitted Leash in any area which has been designated as an "Off-Leash Area"
by the Town.
14.1.1 The Owner of a Dog in an "Off-Leash Area" shall ensure that such Dog is
under Control at all times;
14.1 .2 An Anunal Contiol Ofticei niay.
a)
Order that a Dog be put on a Permitted Leash, and/or
b)
Order that a Dog be removed from an Off-Leash Area;
14.1.3 Whether a Dog is under Control shall be determined by an Animal Control
Officer in accordance with any or all of the following criteria:
a)
Whether the Dog is at such a distance from its Owner so as to be
incapable of responding to voice, sound or sight commands,
b)
Whether the Dog has responded to voice, sound or sight commands
from the Owner,
c)
Whether the Dog has bitten, Attacked, or done any act that injures a
person or another Animal,
d)
Whether the Dog chased or otherwise threatened a person, and
e)
Whether the Dog caused damage to Property;
14.1.4 An Owner who fails to immediately to restrain a Dog on a Permitted Leash
and/or remove a Dog from the Off-Leash Area upon being directed to do so
by an Animal Control Officer or upon a Dog engaging in any of the following
activities listed in section 20.1 is guilty of an offence; and
14.1.5 Nothing in this section relieves a person from complying with any other
provisions of this Bylaw.
15.0
ANIMALS PROHIBITED IN OFF-LEASH AREAS
15.1
No Owner of a Dangerous Animal shall permit the Animal to be in an Off-Leash Area
at any time.
15.2
No person shall allow an Animal other than a Dog to enter into or remain in an area
that has been designated by the Town as an "Off-Leash Area."
16.0
DOGS IN PROHIBITED AREAS
16.1
The Owner of a Dog shall ensure that such Dog does not enter or remain:
16.1.1 Within five (5) meters of a Spray Park or Sports Field;
16.1.2 Within five (5) meters of a Wading or Swimming Area;
16.1 .3 Within five (5) meters of a Play Structure
16.1 .4 In a Park or a Pathway which has been designated by the Town as an area
where Dogs are prohibited; or
16.1.6 Any other area where Dogs are prohibited by posted signs.
16.2
Dogs permitted on Pathways:
16.2.1 Notwithstanding subsection 16.1, the Owner of a Dog may allow such Dog to
pass along or across a Pathway, including a Pathway that runs through an
area designated as an Off-Leash Area, only if such Dog:
a)
Is Secured by a Permitted Leash,
b)
Remains on the right-hand side of the Pathway at all times unless
moving around other Pathway users, and
c)
Remains under the Owner's Control at all times ensuring that the Dog
does not interfere with or obstruct any other Pathway user.
1 6.3
Dogs shall not obstruct Pathway:
16.3.1 Notwithstanding subsection 16.2.1(a), in an Off-Leash Area that has been
designated by the Town as an area where Dogs are not required to be leashed
on Pathways, every Owner of a Dog shall ensure that such Dog does not sit
or stand on a Pathway or otherwise obstruct or interfere with users of the
Pathway.
17.0
UNATTENDED ANIMALS
17.1
The Owner of an Animal shall ensure that such Animal shall not be left unattended
while tethered or tied on premises where the public access will be impeded, whether
the access is express or implied, while considering the well-being of the Animal.
17.2
The Owner of an Animal left unattended in a motor vehicle shall ensure that:
17.2.1 The Animal is restrained in a manner that prevents contact between the
Animal and any member of the public;
17.2.2 The Animal has suitable ventilation; and
1 7.2.3 The Animal is not left unattended in a motor vehicle if the weather conditions
are not suitable for containment of an Animal.
18.0
SECURING ANIMALS IN VEHICLES
18.1
No person shall allow an Animal to be outside of the passenger cab of a motor vehicle
on a Roadway, regardless of whether the motor vehicle is moving or parked, unless
the Animal is riding in the back of a pickup truck or flat bed truck as follows:
18.1.1 In a fully enclosed trailer;
18.1.2 In a topper enclosing the bed area of a truck;
18.1 .3 Contained in a ventilated crate or similar device Securely fastened to the bed
of the truck; or
18.1.4 Securely tethered in such a manner that it is not standing on bare metal,
cannot jump or be thrown from the vehicle, is not in danger of strangulation,
and cannot reach beyond the outside edges of the vehicle.
19M
ANIMALS SUSPECTED OF HAVING RABIES
19.1
An Owner of an Animal suspected of having rabies shall immediately report the
matter to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency or to the Protective Services
Manager or Animal Control Officer.
19.2
An Owner of an Animal suspected of having rabies shall confine or isolate the
Animal, in such a manner as directed by the Protective Services Manager, Animal
Control Officer or other applicable authority, so as to prevent further spread of the
disease.
19.3
An Owner of an Animal suspected of having rabies shall keep the Animal confined
for not less than ten (10) days at the cost of the Owner.
2U.0
NUISANCE ANIMALS
20.1
The Protective Services Manager may declare an Animal to be a Nuisance Animal if
the Animal:
20.1 .1
Chases a person or other Animal;
20.1.2
injures a person or other Animal;
20.1 .3
Bites a person or other Animal;
20.1.4
Attacks a person or other Animal;
20.1.5
Bites or chases any vehicle or transportation vessel;
20.1 .6
Excessively barks, howls or otherwise disturbs any person;
20.1.7
Causes damage to Property or another Animal;
20.1 .8
Defecates on private or public Property and such feces is not removed
immediately by the Owner;
20.1.9
Is off the Property of the Owner and not under immediate Control of
the Owner; or
20.1.10
Upsets waste receptacles or scatters that contents thereof on any
public or private Property.
20.2
The declaration of an Animal as a Nuisance Animal shall be reviewed annually by
the Protective Services Manager.
20.3
Animal Control Officers do not actively trap or catch Nuisance Animals, however a
Live Trap may be issued to residents having issues with Nuisance Animals which
are Cats. See Schedule "G" for Cat Trap Release Form.
27.0
REMOVING EXCREMENT
21.1
If an Animal defecates on any public or private Property other than the Property of
its Owner, the Owner shall remove such feces immediately.
21 .2
If an Animal is on any public or private Property other than the Property of its Owner,
the Owner shall have in his/her possession a suitable means of facilitating the
removal of the Animal's feces.
21.3
A Property owner is responsible for removing feces from his/her Property in a timely
fashion so that
it does not become a nuisance to Surrounding Properties or
neighbours.
22.0
NOISE
22.1
The Owner of an Animal shall ensure that such Animal shall not excessively bark,
howl, or otherwise make or cause a noise or noises which unreasonably interfere
with the use and enjoyment of another person's Property or a public space.
23.0
SCATTERING GARBAGE
23.1
The Owner of an Animal shall ensure that such Animal shall not upset any waste
receptacles or scatter the contents thereof either in or about a street, lane, or other
public Property or in or about Property not belonging to or in the possession of the
Owner of the Animal.
24.0
THREATENING BEHAVIOURS
24.1
The Owner of an Animal shall ensure that such Animal shall not:
24.1.1 Bite or chase people, Animals, bicycles, orautomobiles/othervehicles;
24.1 .2 Chase or otherwise threaten a person or persons, whether on the Property of
the Owner or not, unless the person chased or threatened is a trespasser on
the Property of the Owner;
24.1.3 Cause damage to others' Property whether on the Property of the Owner or
not;
24.1.4 Do any act that injures a person or persons whether on the Property of the
Owner or not;
24.1 .5 Bite a person or persons, whether on the Property of the Owner or not;
24.1 .6 Attack a person or persons, whether on the Property of the Owner or not;
24.1.7 Attack a person or persons, whether on the Property of the Owner or not,
causing severe physical injury; or
24.1 .8 Cause death to another Animal or person.
24.2
No Owner or person shall use or direct an Animal to Attack, chase, harass or threaten
a person or Animal.
25.0
LIVESTOCK AND EXOTIC ANIMALS
25.1
Except in a Park or parts of a Park which have been designated for horseback riding
by the Town, no person shall allow a horse owned or Controlled by him/herself to be
in a Park or in Town other than on private Property in accordance with an approval
from the Town.
25.2
No person shall keep Livestock or Exotic Animals within the Town except within
those areas in which the same are expressly allowed to be kept in accordance with
approvals by the Town.
25.3
Any person wishing to obtain a permit to keep Livestock or Exotic Animals must
complete an application as attached as Schedule "I" to this Bylaw and submit the
completed application form together with the fee, see Schedule "A," to the Town's
Protective Services Department.
The Livestock / Exotic Animal Permit must be
approved prior to the purchase of the Livestock or Exotic Animal.
25.4
As part of the application process, anyone wishing to obtain a Livestock Exotic
Animal Permit shall obtain written consent from the registered owners of all Adjacent
and Surrounding Properties at the time of making the application.
The Protective
Services Department may request additional consent from additional Property
owners at their discretion.
Upon receipt of a completed Livestock / Exotic Animal
Permit application form, the Protective Services Manager or Animal Control Officer
shall consider the application, and may, in his/her sole and absolute discretion:
25.4.1 Refuse to grant a Livestock / Exotic Animal Permit;
25.4.2 Grant a Livestock / Exotic Animal Permit; or
25.4.3 Grant a Livestock / Exotic Animal Permit upon such additional terms and
conditions as deemed appropriate.
25.5
A Livestock i Exotic Animal Pemiit shall not be tiansteirable.
25.6
The Protective Services Manager or Animal Control Officer may revoke a Livestock
/ Exotic Animal Permit if:
25.6.1 The Town receives bona tide complaints from two (2) or more Property
owners Adjacent to or Surrounding the Livestock / Exotic Animal Permit
holder's residence;
25.6.2 The permit holder shelters Animals in excess of the number permitted by the
Livestock / Exotic Animal Permit; or
25.6.3 The permit holder is guilty of an offence pursuant to the Town of Hinton Animal
Control Bylaw.
25.7
If the Protective Services Manager or Animal Control Officer revokes a Livestock /
Exotic Animal Permit, no refund of the Livestock / Exotic Animal Permit application
fee shall be made.
26.0
HEARINGS & ORDERS FOR DANGEROUS DOGS
26.1
The Protective Services Manager may declare an Animal to be a Dangerous Animal
if,
in his/her opinion, taking into consideration the Dr.
Ian Dunbar Bite Scale
(Schedule "H"), the number of offences and type(s) of Animal Attacks attributable to
the Animal, and if, in the opinion of the Protective Services Manager, the Animal is
likely to cause serious damage or injury, taking into account the following factors:
26.1 .1 Whether the Animal has chased any person or Animal;
26.1.2 Whether the Animal has attempted to Bite, or has Bitten any person or Animal;
26.1.3 Whether the Animal has wounded, Attacked, injured or killed any person or
Animal;
26.1 .4 Whether the Animal threatens public safety;
26.1 .5 The circumstances surrounding any previous biting, Attacking, or wounding
incidents; and
26.1.6 Whether the Animal, when unprovoked, has shown a tendency to pursue,
chase or approach in a menacing fashion, persons upon the street, sidewalk
or any public or private Property.
26.2
Where an Animal is declared to be a Dangerous Animal pursuant to the provisions
of this Bylaw, the Owner shall be given written notice of such determination by mail
to the address indicated on the license within fifteen (15) days of the determination
and shall comply with sections 6, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32 and 33 of this Bylaw.
26.3
A Dangerous Animal declaration pursuant to this Bylaw continues to apply if the
Animal is sold, given or transferred to a new Owner.
26.4
An Owner of an Animal declared to be a Dangerous Animal by the Protective
Services Manager may appeal such declaration to the Town's Chief Administrative
Officer in writing within seven (7) days of receiving notice of such declaration. The
Town's Chief Administrative Officer shall cause the matter to be reviewed as soon
as practicable and make a final determination and such determination shall be final
and binding and not subject to further appeal under this Bylaw.
27.0
DANGEROUS ANIMAL REGULA11ONS
27.1
Prior to a Dangerous Animal license being issued, the Owner of a Dangerous Animal
shall within ten (10) business days after the Animal has been declared Dangerous:
27.1.1 Have a licensed veterinarian tattoo or implant an electronic identification
microchip in the Animal;
27.1 .2 Provide the information contained on the tattoo or in the microchip to the
Protective Services Manager;
27.1.3 If the Animal is in an unaltered state, have the Animal neutered or spayed;
and
27.1 .4 Provide the Protective Services Department with proof that one million dollars
($1 ,000,000) liability insurance has been obtained.
27.2
The Owner of a Dangerous Animal shall:
27.2.1 Notify the Protective Services Manager should the Animal be sold, gifted, or
transferred to another person or die;
27.2.2 Remain liable for the actions of the Animal until formal notification of sale, gift
or transfer is given to the Protective Services Manager; and
27.2.3 Ensure that there is no more than one (1) Dangerous Animal per dwelling.
28.0
DANGEROUS ANIMAL CONTROL
28.1
The Owner of a Dangerous Animal shall ensure that such Animal does not:
28.1 .1 Chase a person or other Animal;
28.1 .2 Injure a person or other Animal;
28.1 .3 Bite a person or other Animal;
28.1 .4 Attack a person or other Animal; or
28.1 .5 Cause death to a person or other Animal.
28.2
The Owner of a Dangerous Animal shall ensure that such Animal does not damage
or destroy public or private Property.
28.3
The Owner of a Dangerous Animal shall ensure that such Animal is not At Large.
28.4
The Owner of a Dangerous Animal shall immediately notify the Protective Services
Department if the Animal is At Large.
28.5
The Owner of a Dangerous Animal shall ensure that such Animal does not, whether
leashed or not, enter or remain in or on at any time School Grounds, a Playground
or Cemetery.
29.0
DANGEROUS ANIMAL CARE
29.1
The Owner of a Dangerous Animal shall ensure that when such Animal is on the
Property of the Owner such Animal is:
29.1.1 Confined indoors; or
29. 1 .2 When such Animal is outdoors such Animal s:
a)
In a locked pen or other structure, constructed pursuant to section 30
in order to prevent the escape of the Dangerous Animal and capable
of preventing the entry of any person not in Control of the Animal, or
b)
Securely Muzzled, and under the Control of a person over the age of
eighteen (18) years by means of a Permitted Leash for a Dangerous
Animal not exceeding one (1) metre in length in a manner that prevents
the Animal from chasing, injuring or biting other Animals or people as
well as preventing damage to public or private Property.
29.2
The Owner of a Dangerous Animal shall ensure that at all times, when off the
Property of the Owner, such Animal is Securely:
29.2.1 Muzzled;
29.2.2 Harnessed or leashed on a Permitted Leash for a Dangerous Animal (the
length of which shall not exceed one (1) metre in a manner that prevents the
Dangerous Animal from chasing, injuring or biting other Animals or people as
well as preventing damage to public or private Property;
29.2.3 Under the Control of a person over the age of eighteen (18) years; and
29.2.4 Not left unattended when tethered.
30.0
DANGEROUS ANIMAL STRUCTURE
30.1
The Owner of a Dangerous Animal shall ensure that the locked pen or other
structure, as required as per section 29.1.2(a), shall:
30.1.1 Have Secure sides and a Secure top, and if it has no bottom Secured to the
sides, the sides must be embedded in the ground to a minimum depth of thirty
(30) centimeters;
30.1 .2 Provide the Dangerous Animal with shelter from the elements;
30.1 .3 Be of the minimum dimensions of one and one-half (1 .5) metres by three (3)
metres and be a minimum one and one-half (1.5) metres in height;
30.1.4 Not be within one (1) metre of the Property line or within five (5) metres of a
neighbouring dwelling unit; and
30.1 .5 Be contained within a backyard with a fence of no less than two (2) metres in
height.
30.2
The Owner of a Dangerous Animal shall, within ten (10) days of the date of the order
declaring the Animal to be a Dangerous Animal, display a sign on his/her premises
warning of the presence of the Animal in the form illustrated in Schedule "F' as
follows:
30.2.1 The sign shall be placed at each entrance to the premises where the Animal
is kept and on the pen or other structure in which the Animal is confined; and
30.2.2 The sign shall be posted to be clearly visible and capable of being seen by
any person accessing the premises from the front and rear of the Property.
30.3
The Property where the Dangerous Animal resides will be inspected by a Peace
Officer prior to approval of license and at any time after as required.
31.0
SEIZURE
31.1
An Animal Control Officer may capture and impound any Animal or Dangerous
Animal:
31.1.1 Found At Large;
31 .1 .2 That is in violation of this Bylaw; or
31 .1.3 That is required to be impounded pursuant to the provisions of any Statute of
Canada or of the Province of Alberta, or any Regulation made thereunder.
32.0
NOTIFICATION & SURRENDER
32.1
A person who takes Control of any stray Dog, Cat, or Dangerous Animal shall
forthwith notify the Protective Services Manager or an Animal Control Officer and
provide any required information.
32.2
A person who takes Control of any stray Dog, Cat, or Dangerous Animal shall
forthwith surrender the Animal to the Animal Services Centre or an Animal Control
Officer.
33.0
OBSTRUCTION AND INTERFERENCE
33.1
No person, whether or not that person is the Owner of an Animal or Dangerous
Animal which is being or has been pursued or captured shall:
33.1.1 Interfere with or attempt to obstruct an Animal Control Officer who
is
attempting to capture or who has captured an Animal which is subject to
impoundment or seizure;
33.1 .2 Open the vehicle in which Animals have been captured for impoundment or
seizure; or
33.1 .3 Remove, or attempt to remove, any Animal from the possession of an Animal
Control Officer.
33.2
No person shall:
33.2.1 Untie, loosen or otherwise free an Animal which has been tied or otherwise
restrained;
33.2.2 Negligently or willfully 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 be At Large in the Town;
33.2.3 Entice an Animal to be At Large;
33.2.4 Tease an Animal caught in an enclosed space;
33.2.5 Throw or poke any object into an enclosed space when an Animal is caught
or confined therein.
34.0
RECLAIMING
34.1
The Owner of any impounded Animal or Dangerous Animal may reclaim the Animal
or Dangerous Animal by:
34.1.1 Paying to the Protective Services Department the costs of impoundment as
set out in Schedule "B" to this Bylaw; and
34.1 .2 Wheie a licence is required under this Bylaw, obtaining the licence for such
Animal or Dangerous Animal if one has not already been obtained.
34.3
Where an Animal or Dangerous Animal is claimed, the Owner shall provide proof of
ownership of the Animal.
34.4
The Owner of an Animal or Dangerous Animal who has been found not guilty of
committing an offence under this Bylaw may request the return of any tees paid by
him/her for reclaiming his/her Animal.
35.0
INSPECTIONS
35.1
Subject to the entry notice provisions of the Municipal Government Act, R.S.A. 2000
c.M-26, a designated officer of the Town, bearing proper identification, may enter a
premise to conduct an inspection in order to determine whether or not this Bylaw or
an order issued pursuant to this Bylaw is being complied with.
35.2
No Person shall interfere with or attempt to obstruct an Animal Control Officer who
is attempting to conduct an inspection.
36.0
AUTHORITY OF ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER OR PROTECTIVE SERVICES
MANAGER
36.1
The Protective Services Manager or Animal Control Officer may:
36.1.1 Receive Animals into protective care pursuant to fire, flood, or other reasons;
36.1.2 Retain the Animals temporarily;
36.1 .3 Charge the Owner fees pursuant to Schedule "B" for costs of impoundment;
and
36.1 .4 At the end of the protective care period, if no other arrangements are made
between the Owner and the Protective Services Manager or Animal Control
Officer, treat such Animals as impounded Animals.
36.2
The Protective Services Manager or Animal Control Officer may offer for sale,
euthanize, or otherwise dispose of all unclaimed Animals which have been received
at the Town of Hinton Animal Services Centre or Hinton & District SPCA.
36.3
The Protective Services Manager or Animal Control Officer shall not sell, euthanize,
or otherwise dispose of an impounded Animal or Dangerous Animal until an Animal
is retained in the Town of Hinton Animal Services Centre or Hinton & District SPCA
for a period of three (3) business days or as per the Animal Protection Act.
36.4
The Protective Services Manager or Animal Control Officer may confine all Animals
seized for violation of this Bylaw subject to the Owner's right to redeem that Animal
within three (3) business days from the time of seizure upon paying the fees pursuant
to Schedule "B" for costs of impoundment. Any Animal not redeemed within the time
specified herein may be sold, destroyed, adopted, or otherwise disposed of.
36.4
The Protective Services Manager or Animal Control Officer may retain an Animal for
a longer period or otherwise dispose of an Animal, including by euthanasia, if in
his/her opinion the circumstances warrant it, or if he/she has reasonable grounds to
believe that the Animal is a continued danger to persons, Animals, or Property.
37.0
RE)UIRE SPAY/NEUTER
37.1
The Protective Services Manager or Animal Control Officer may, before selling an
unclaimed Animal, require that the Animal be spayed or neutered.
38.0
FEE FOR EUTHANIZING
38.1
When the Protective Services Manager or Animal Control Officer agrees to euthanize
an Animal, the Owner shall pay the fee as set out in Schedule "B" of this Bylaw.
39.0
FULL RIGHT AND TITLE
39.1
The purchaser of an Animal from the Protective Services Department pursuant to
the provisions of this Bylaw shall obtain full right and title to it and the right and title
of the Former Owner of the Animal shall cease thereupon.
40.0
OWNER LIABILITY
40.1
If an Animal is involved in a contravention of this Bylaw, the Owner of that Animal is
guilty of an offence.
41.0
GENERAL PENALTY PROVISIONS
41.1
Every Owner of an Animal who contravenes any of the provisions of this Bylaw is
guilty of an offence.
41 .2
Any person who is convicted of an offence pursuant to this Bylaw is liable on
summary conviction for a fine not exceeding ten thousand dollars ($1 0,000.00), and
in default of payment of any fine imposed, for imprisonment for not more than six (6)
months.
42.0
VIOLATION TAGS, TICKETS & PENALTIES
42.1
Where an Animal Control Officer believes that a person has contravened any
provision of this Bylaw, he/she may commence proceedings by issuing a summons
by means of a Violation Tag or ticket, in accordance with the Provincial Offences
Procedure Act, R.S.A. 2000, c.P-34.
42.2
The specified penalty payable in respect of a contravention of a provision of this
Bylaw is the amount shown in Schedules "D" and "E" in respect of that provision.
42.3
The minimum penalty payable in respect of a contravention of a provision of this
Bylaw is the amount shown in Schedule "D" and "E" in respect of that provision.
42.4
Notwithstanding subsection 42.2:
42.4.1 Where any person has been convicted of a contravention of the same
provision of this Bylaw twice within one twelve-month period, the specified
penalty payable in respect of the second conviction is double the amount
shown in Schedule "D" and Schedule "F" of this Bylaw in respect of that
provision; and
42.4.2 Where any person has been convicted ot a contravention of the same
provision of this Bylaw three or more times within one twelve-month period,
the specified penalty payable in respect of the third or subsequent conviction
is triple the amount shown in Schedule "D" and Schedule "E" of this Bylaw in
respect of that provision.
42.5
Notwithstanding subsection 42.3:
42.5.1 Where any person has been convicted of a contravention of the same
provision of this Bylaw twice within one twelve-month period, the minimum
penalty payable in respect of the second conviction is double the amount
shown in Schedule 1D and Schedule "E" of this Bylaw in respect of that
provision; and
42.5.2 Where any person has been convicted of a contravention of the same
provision of this Bylaw three or more times within one twelve-month period,
the minimum penalty payable in respect of the third or subsequent conviction
is triple the amount shown in Schedule "D" and Schedule "E" of this Bylaw in
respect of that provision.
42.6
Notwithstanding subsections 42.2 and 42.4, if an Animal has been declared to be a
Nuisance Animal, and where, subsequent to the declaration, any person is convicted
of a contravention of any provision of this Bylaw in respect of that Animal, the
specified penalty payable in respect of the conviction is double the amount shown in
Schedule "D" and Schedule "E" of this Bylaw in respect of that provision.
42.7
Notwithstanding subsections 42.3 and 42.5, if an Animal has been declared to be a
Nuisance Animal, and where, subsequent to the declaration, any person is convicted
of a contravention of any provision of this Bylaw in respect of that Animal, the
minimum penalty payable in respect of the conviction is double the amount shown in
Schedule "D" and Schedule "E" of this Bylaw in respect of that provision.
43.0
CONTINUING OFFENCES
43.1
In the case of an offence that is of a continuing nature, a contravention constitutes a
separate offence in respect of each day, or part of a day, on which the offence
continues and any person guilty of such an offence is liable to a fine in an amount
not less than that established by this Bylaw for each such day.
44.0
LiABILITY FOR FEES
44.1
The levying and payment of any fine or the imprisonment for any period provided in
this Bylaw shall not relieve a person from the necessity of paying any fees, charges
or costs for which he/she is liable under the provisions of this Bylaw.
45.0
PROOF OF LICENCE
45.1
The onus of proving a person has a valid and subsisting licence is on the person
alleging the licence exists.
45.2
The onus of proving the age of an Animal is on the person alleging the age.
46.0
CERTIFIED COPY OF RECORDS
46.1
A copy of a record of the Town, certified by the Protective Services Manager as a
true copy of the original, shall be admitted in evidence as prima facie proof of the
facts stated in the record without proof of the appointment or signature of the person
signing it.
47.0
VALIDITY OF EXISTING LICENCES
47.1
An existing licence issued under Animal Control Bylaw 1021 remains valid until the
term of such licence expires.
48.0
DEFINITIONS
In this Bylaw, the terms below are defined as follows, unless the context otherwise requires.
48.1
Adjacent: next to, adjoining or next-door.
48.2
Animal: Any domesticated animal.
48.3
Animal Control Officer: a person appointed as such by the Town of Hinton to
enforce the provisions of this Bylaw; also means any Peace Officer, Community
Peace Officer, Bylaw Enforcement Officer or RCMP Officer.
48.4
Animal Services Centre: the Town facility established for the holding of impounded
Animals as set out in this Bylaw.
48.5
At Large: when an Animal is at any place other than the Owner's Property and is not
restrained by a Permitted Leash which is Securely held by a competent and
physically capable Owner, unless the Animal is otherwise permitted by this Bylaw.
48.6
Attack: an assault resulting in bleeding, bone breakage, sprains, serious bruising, or
other injuries.
48.7
Bite: wound to the skin causing it to bruise, redden, puncture, or break.
48.8
Cat: any member of domestic feline species.
48.9
Cemetery: land within the Town managed and controlled by the Town that is set
apart or used as a place for the burial of dead human bodies or other human remains
or in which dead human bodies or other human remains are buried.
48.10 Chief Administrative Officer: the person designated by Council as the chief
administrative officer of the Town or that person's designate.
48.11 Control: Animal returns immediately to the side of the Owner in response to verbal
command or physical gesture.
48.12 Dangerous Animal: any Animal, whatever its age, whether on public or private
Property, that has:
48.12.1
Chased, injured or bitten any other Animal or human;
48.12.2
Damaged or destroyed any public or private Property;
48.12.3
Threatened or created the reasonable apprehension of a threat to a
human; or
48.12.4
Been previously determined to be a Dangerous Animal under this
Bylaw.
48.13 Dog: any member of domestic canine species.
48.14 Exotic Animal:
an animal not indigenous to the area, such as reptiles including
small snakes, lizards, turtles, tortoises, and insects and bees.
48.15 Former Owner: the person who, at the time of impoundment, was the Owner of an
Animal which has subsequently been sold or destroyed.
48.16 Fowl: domesticated chicken kept for its eggs or as a household pet.
48.17 Justice: as defined in the Provincial Offences Procedure Act, R.S.A. 2000, c.P-34,
as amended or replaced from time to time.
48.18 Kennel: a dwelling shelter, room or place housing or keeping of three (3) or more
Animals over the age of four (4) months but does not include an Animal Services
Centre. A Kennel:
48.18.1
May be permitted on residential Property as per the Town of Hinton
Land Use Bylaw; and
48.18.2
Shall not be operated so as to, in the opinion of the Animal Control
Officer, cause a nuisance to neighbours.
48.19 Live Trap: a device used to humanely and safely capture domestic Animals found to
be in contravention of this bylaw.
48.20 Livestock: includes, but is not limited to:
48.20.1
A horse, mule, ass, swine, any domesticated pig (such as but not
limited to pot-bellied pigs or tea-cup pigs), emu, ostrich, camel, llama,
alpaca, sheep or goat;
48.20.2
Domestically-reared or kept deer, reindeer, moose, elk, or bison;
48.20.3
Farm-bred fur-bearing Animals including foxes or mink;
48.20.4
Animals of the bovine species;
48.20.5
Turkeys, ducks, geese, roosters or pheasants; and
48.20.6
All other Animals that are kept for agricultural purposes, not including
Cats, Dogs, chickens, or other domesticated household pets.
48.21 Muzzle: a device of sufficient strength placed over an Animal's mouth to prevent it
from biting.
48.22 Nuisance Animal: an Animal declared to be a Nuisance Animal by the Protective
Services Manager in accordance with section 20.
48.23 Off-Leash Area: area that is designated by the Town where Dogs are not required
to be on a leash. Owners use this area at their own risk.
48.24 Over-Limit Permit: a permit, in the form attached as Schedule "C" to this Bylaw,
issued to an Owner pursuant to section 4 of this Bylaw permitting the Owner to keep
or harbour on land or premises, Animals in excess of the number permitted pursuant
to this Bylaw. This Permit is intended for use by Animal Owners who have more than
the permitted number of Animals at the time of the writing of this bylaw as well as
new residents to Hinton.
48.25 Owner: any natural person or corporate body, or his/her designate:
48.25.1
Who is the licensed Owner of the Animal;
48.25.2
Who has legal title to the Animal;
48.25.3
Who has possession or custody of the Animal, either temporarily or
permanently;
48.25.4
Who harbours or feeds the Animal, or allows the Animal to remain on
his/her premises; or
48.25.5
Is the person having the powers and authority of ownership over a
Property or is the registered owner of the Property under the Land
Titles Act where the Animal resides or is harboured.
48.26 Pathway: a multi-purpose thoroughfare controlled by the Town and set aside for use
by pedestrians, cyclists and persons using wheeled conveyances, which is improved
by asphalt, concrete or brick, whether or not it is located in a Park, and includes any
bridge or structure with which it is contiguous.
48.27 Permitted Leash: a chain or other material no more than two (2) metres in length
capable of being attached to and restraining the Animal on which it is being used.
48.28 Permitted Leash for a Dangerous Animal: a chain or other material no more than
one (1) metre in length capable of being attached to and restraining the Animal on
which it is being used.
48.29 Playground: land within the Town controlled by the Town upon which apparatus
such as swings and slides are placed.
48.30 Property: lands, buildings, premises or structures.
48.31 Protective Services Manager: supervisor of the Protective Services Department as
appointed by the Chief Administrative Officer of the Town or that person's Degnate.
48.32 Provincial Court: The Provincial Court of Alberta.
48.33 Roadway: any street or highway, whether publicly or privately owned, any part of
which the public is ordinarily entitled or permitted to use for the passage or parking
of vehicles.
48.34 School Ground: the area ot land Adjacent to a school and that is Property owned or
occupied by the school board.
48.35 Secure:
firmly fixed or attached so that it cannot be moved, become loose, or be
lost.
48.36 Severe Injury: any injury resulting in a broken bone(s), disfiguring lacerations,
sutures, cosmetic surgery or any other injury as determined to be severe by a Court
upon hearing the evidence.
48.37 Sports Field: land within the Town and controlled by The Town which is set apart
and used for the playing of a sport including baseball diamonds, field hockey or
cricket pitches, and rugby, soccer or football fields.
48.38 Surrounding Property: Properties Adjacent to, nearby or across the street.
48.39 Town: the Town of Hinton, Alberta.
48.40 Violation Tag: a tag or similar document used by the Town, pursuant to the Municipal
Government Act and the regulations thereunder.
48.41 Violation Ticket: a ticket issued pursuant to the Provincial Offences Procedure Act
and the regulations thereunder.
48.42 Wading or Swimming Area: any area designated as an outdoor wading or
swimming area. This shall include any decks surrounding such facility and shall
include that area within twenty (20) metres in all directions of the outside dimensions
of such facility unless the Park boundary is a lesser distance.
EFFECTIVE DATE
This Bylaw comes into force on the day it is passed.
Animal Control Bylaw 1021 and amendments thereto are hereby rescinded.
READ A FIRST TIME THIS 11th DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2018.
READ A SECOND TIME, AS AMENDED, THIS 18th DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2018.
READ A THIRD TIME THIS 2nd DAY OF OCTOBER, 2018.
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DIRECTOR OF CORPORATE SERVICES
SCHEDULE "A"
LICENCE FEES
$25.00 Annually or
$75.00 for Three (3) Years or
$250.00 for the Lifetime of the Dog
Male or Female Dogs
-- including tag
For each Dog
$15.00 Annually or
.
.
$45.00 for Three (3) Years or
Male or Female Cats
-- including tag
$150.00 for the Lifetime of the Cat
For each Cat
Dangerous Animal Licence Fee
$275.00 Annually
Includes Dangerous Animal Sign
Nuisance Animal Licence Fee
$110.00 Annually
Replacement Tag
$5.00
Over-Limit Permit Per Animal
-- One Time Fee
$100.00 for the lifetime of the Animal
Livestock I Exotic Animal Permit
-- One Time
$100.00 for the lifetime of the Animal
Fee
SCHEDULE "B"
AMOUNT(S) TO BE PAID TO THE TOWN OF HINTON OR THE SPCA BY OWNER
OF ANIMAL IN ORDER TO RECLAIM OR DESTROY AN ANIMAL
Dog Impoundment Fees
$40.00 per day
Cat Impoundment Fees
$40.00 per day
.
$275.00 per day
Dangerous Animal Impoundment Fees
Veterinary Fees
As Required
Destruction of Dog or Cat
Veterinary Fees
Schedule "C" Over-Limit Permit Page 1/2
Name:
Address:
Current Animals:
Phone:
Breed
Name
Age
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
No further Over-Limit Permits will be issued to the Animal Owner following the passing of current/approved
Animals.
The following additional animals are requested for this Property:
Fee Paid
$
Breed
Age
2
3
4
D
This application has not been approved for the following reason(s):
D
The following permit has been approved in accordance with the following conditions:
The Town of Hinton reserves the right to revoke this permit if:
-
The Town of Hinton receives bona fide complaints from two (2) or more Property
owners Adjacent to the Over-Limit Permit holder's residence; or
-
The permit holder shelters Animals in excess of the number permitted by the Over-
Limit Permit; or
-
The permit holder is guilty clan offense pursuant to the Town of Hinton Animal
Control Bylaw.
Applicant Signature
Permit Issuer Signature & Title
Date
Date
Schedule "C" Over-Limit Permit Page 2/2
ADJACENT & SURROUNDING PROPERTIES CONSENT FORM
I (property owner's name)
the registered property owner of the
following property:
Address:
Legal Description:
Lot
Block
Plan
Telephone #
Do hereby give consent for (applicant's name)
to apply for
From the Town of Hinton.
Property Owner Signature
Date
I (property owner's name)
the registered property owner of the
following property:
Address:
Legal Description:
Lot
Block
Plan
Telephone #
Do hereby give consent for (applicant's name)
to apply for
From the Town of Hinton.
Property Owner Signature
Date
SCHEDULE "D"
OFFENCE PENALTIES
MINIMUM
SPECIFIED
SECTION
OFFENCE
PENALTY
PENALTY
31
Keep more than two Animals or Fowl
$100.00
$250.00
species
3.3
Keep Livestock without a permit
$100.00
$250.00
3.3.1
Livestock not kept in a building or stable
$100.00
$250.00
3.3.2
3.3.3
3.3.4
Livestock building requirements not met
$100.00
$250.00
3.3.5
3.3.6
4.1
Failure to obtain Over-Limit-Permit
$100.00
$250.00
5.1
Unlicensed Dog or Cat
$100.00
$250.00
5.1 .2
Dog or Cat not wearing tag
$100.00
$250.00
7 2
Give false information when applying for
licence
$250.00
$500.00
73
Failure to notify change of license
$100.00
$250.00
application information
13.1
Animal At Large
$100.00
$250.00
14.1.1
Dog not under Control at Off-Leash Area
$100.00
$250.00
14 1 4
Fail to restrain/remove Dog from Off-
Leash area
$100.00
$250.00
1 5.2
Animal other than Dog in Off-Leash area
$100.00
$250.00
16.0
Dog in prohibited area
$100.00
$250.00
Leave Animal unattended while tethered in
17.1
a public place and impeding public access
$100.00
$250.00
Animal left unattended in vehicle
improperly, in unsuitable
17.2
weather conditions or with
$250.00
$ 500.00
unsuitable ventilation
MINIMUM
SPECIFIED
SECTION
OFFENCE
PENALTY
PENALTY
18.1
Animal outside cab of vehicle
$100.00
$ 500.00
19.1
Fail to report suspected case of rabies
$250.00
$ 500.00
1 9.2
Fail to confine Animal suspected of having
$250.00
$500.00
rabies
1 9 3
Fail to confine Animal suspected of having
$250.00
$500.00
.
rabies for 10 days
21.1
Fail to remove Animal feces
$150.00
$250.00
21 .2
No suitable means to remove feces
$1 50.00
$250.00
21 .3
Fail to remove feces from private Property
$100.00
$250.00
22.1
Animal disturbing the peace
$100.00
$250.00
23.1
Animal scatter garbage
$50.00
$100.00
24 1
1
Bite, bark at, or chase Animals,
$100.00
$200.00
.
.
bicycles or vehicles, chase or
24.1.2
otherwise threaten a person
24.1.3
Cause damage to Property or other Animal
$100.00
$250.00
24.1 .4
Animal injure a person
$100.00
$300.00
24.1 .5
Animal Bite a person
$200.00
$350.00
24.1 .6
Animal Attack a person
$500.00
$750.00
24.1 .7
Animal Attack a person causing Severe
$750.00
$1 ,500.00
24.1.8
Cause death to Animal
$500.00
$1,000.00
24 2
Direct Animal to Attack, chase, harass
$500.00
$1 ,000.00
or threaten a person or Animal
25.1
Horse in prohibited area
$100.00
$250.00
25.2
Livestock in prohibited area
$100.00
$250.00
32.0
Failure to notify or surrender a stray Animal
$100.00
$250.00
33.1 .1
Obstruct or interfere with officer
$250.00
$500.00
MINIMUM
SPECIFIED
SECTION
OFFENCE
PENALTY
PENALTY
33.1.2
Open a vehicle in which seized Animals
$100.00
$500.00
have been captured
Remove or attempt to remove impounded
33.1.3
Animal
$100.00
$500.00
33.2.1
Untie, loosen, or free restrained Animal
$100.00
$500.00
Open gate, door or opening allowing
00.00
$500.00
33.2.2
Animal to be At Large
33.2.3
Entice an Animal to be At Large
$100.00
$500.00
33.2.4
Tease an Animal in an enclosure
$100.00
$500.00
33.2.5
Throw or poke at Animal in an enclosure
$100.00
$500.00
SCHEDULE "E"
DANGEROUS ANIMAL PENALTIES
SEC ION
FFENC
MINIMUM
SPECIFIED
T
0
E
PENALTY
PENALTY
6.1
Unlicensed Dangerous Animal
$250.00
$500.00
6.1.2
Dangerous Animal not wearing licence
$250.00
$500.00
15.1
Dangerous Animal in Off-Leash Area
$1,000.00
$1500.00
Tattoo or microchip the Animal and provide
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such information to the Protective Services
Manager. Provide the Protective Services
$250.00
$500.00
Dept with proof of $1 ,000,000 liability
insurance. Spay or neuter the Animal
Fail to notify Protective Services Department
27.2.1
of sale, gift, transfer or death of Dangerous
$250.00
$500.00
Animal
Allow more than one (1) Dangerous Animal
27.2.3
per dwelling
$250
$500.00
Dangerous Animal
-- Chase, injure, Bite or
28.1
Attack a person or Animal or cause death to
$1,500.00
$2,000.00
an Animal
28 2
Dangerous Animal
-- Damage or destroy
Property
$250.00
$7,500.00
28.3
Dangerous Animal
-- At Large
$500.00
$1 ,000.00
Fail to notify Protective Services Department
28.4
of Dangerous Animal At Large
$250.00
$500.00
Dangerous Animal
-- on School Grounds,
28.5
Playground or Cemetery
$250.00
$500.00
Fail to keep Dangerous Animal confined
29.1.1
indoors and under Control of an adult
$1 000.00
$1 500.00
person 18 years of age or older
29.1 .2
Fail to keep a Dangerous Animal confined
$7,000.00
$1,500.00
Fail to keep a Dangerous Animal Muzzled,
29.2
harnessed or Leashed properly when off
$1 000.00
$1 500.00
private Property
30.1
Improper pen or structure for Dangerous
Animal
$1,000.00
$1,500.00
30.2
Fail to post Dangerous Animal sign
$1 ,000.00
$1 500.00
303
Property where Dangerous Animal is not
$250.00
$500.00
approved by a Peace Officer
SCHEDULE "F"
DANGEROUS ANIMAL SIGN
Form required for a Dangerous Animal sign pursuant to the Bylaw.
ISES
SCHEDULE "G"
CAT TRAP LEASE AGREEMENT
I DO HEREBY AGREE
THAT in the event the cat trap herein is stolen or lost while leased to my name
I shall pay to the
Town of Hinton the full replacement cost of $85.00 for such cat trap;
THAT should the cat trap become damaged while leased to my name
I shall accept full
responsibility for such damages and
I agree to pay to the Town of Hinton the full cost of repairs
to such damaged cat trap;
THAT the trap will be returned within five (5) days of the date of release.
THE CAT TRAP POLICY IS AS FOLLOWS:
The cat trap is only to be used during regular bylaw business hours. When a cat is trapped in the
cage
I shall make every effort to treat the cat humanely. The Lessee is responsible for the well
being of any Animal caught in a trap. To prevent distressing the cat we suggest covering the cage
and immediately contacting Animal Control at 780-865-6009.
If the temperature is below -10 degrees Celsius OR above 15 degrees if not in a shaded area out
of the sun the cat trap is not to be set up. The trap needs to be monitored on a regular basis.
NAME OF LESSEE
ADDRESS & PHONE 4 OF LESSEE
SIGNATURE OF LESSEE
DATE
PEACE OFFICER/ANIMAL CONTROL SIGNATURE
DATE
SCHEDULE "H"
Dr. Ian Dun bar's Dog Bite Scale (Official Authorized Version)
An assessment of the severity of biting problems based on au objective evaluation of WOLI11d pathoh)gy
Level 1. Obnoxious or
ressive behavior but no skm--contact by teeth.
Level 2. Skin--contact by teeth but uio skiii--puncttuue. However. may he skin nicks (less thaii one teiitli of an inch
deep) and slight bleedi iig caused by lbrwarcl or lateral movement ol teeth agau ilst ski ii. but no vertical punctures.
Level 3. One to ftir punctures from a sinele bite with no puncture deeper than half the length of the clog's
canine teeth. Maybe lacerations in a single direction, caused by victin tilIing hand away. owner ptilling dog
away. or gravity (little dog jumps. bites and drops to floor).
Level 4. One to tour punctures from a single bite with at least one puncture deeper than half the length of the
clog's canine teeth. May also have deep bruising around the wotinci (clog held cm or N seconds antI bore clown)
or laceiat ions in both cli rect ions (clog held on and shook its head from si tie to si tie).
Level 5. Multiple--bite incident with at least two Level 4 bites or multiple--attack incident with at least one Level 4
bite in each.
Level 6. Victim dead.
The above list concerns unpleasant behavior auici so. to acid perspective:
Levels
I
and 2 comprise well over 99% of dog incidents. The dog is certainly not dangerous and
more likely to he fearful. rambunctious, or out of control. Wonderful progno. Quickly resolve the problem
with basic training (control)
-- especially oodles of Classical Conditioning. numerous repetitive Retreat ii'
Treat. Come/SitlFood Reward and Back- up/Approach/Food Reward sequences. progressive desensitization
handling exercises, plus ntimerocis bite--inhibition exercises and games. Hand feed only until resolved: do NOT
waste potential food rewards by feeding from abowl.
Level 3: Prognosis is fair to good. provided that you have owner compliance. Howes er. treatment is both time--
consuming and not without danger. Rigorous bite--inhibition exercises are essential.
Levels 4: The dog has insufficient bite inhibition and is very dangerous. Prognosis is poor because of the
difficulty and danger of trying to teach bite inhibition to an adult hard-biting dog and because absolute owner-
compliance is rare. Only work with the dog in exceptional circuimstances. e.g., the owner is a clog professional
and has sworn 100% compliance. Make sure the owner signs a form in triplicate stating that they understand
and take full responsibility that: I. The dog is a Level 4 biter and is likely to cause an equivalent amount of
damage WHEN it bites again (which it most probably will) and should therefore be confined to the home at all
times and only allowed contact with adult owners. 2. Whenever, children or gciests visit the house, the dog
should be confined to a single locked room or roofed, chain-link run with the only keys kept on a chain around
the neck of each aduilt owner (to prevent children or guests entering the dogs confinement area.) 3. The dog is
muzzled before leaving the house and only leaves the house for visits to a veterinary clinic. 4. The incidents
have all been reported to the relevant authorities
animal control or police. Give the owners one copy. keep
one copy for your files and give one copy to the dogs veterinarian.
Level 5 and 6: The dog is extremely dangerous and mutilates. The dog is simply not safe around people. I
recommend euthanasia because the quality of life is so poor for clogs that have to live out their lives in solitary
confinement.
The Association of Professional Dog Trainers
104 South Calhoun Street, Greenville, SC 29601
www.apdt.com - [email protected] - 1-800-PET-DOGS
Name:
Schedule "I" Livestock / Exotic Animal Permit Page 1/2
Phone:
Address:
Current Animals:
Breed
Name
Age
1
2
3
4
5
6
The following additional Animals are requested for this Property:
Fee Paid
$
Breed
Age
1
2
3
4
This application has not been approved for the following reason(s):
D
The following permit has been approved in accordance with the following conditions:
The Town of Hinton reserves the right to revoke this permit if:
-
The Town of Hinton receives bona fide complaints; or
-
The permit holder shelters Animals in excess of the number permitted; or
-
The permit holder is guilty of an offense pursuant to the Town of Hinton Animal Control
Bylaw.
Applicant Signature
Permit Issuer Signature & Title
Date
Date
Schedule "I" Livestock I Exotic Animal Permit Page 2/2
ADJACENT & SURROUNDING PROPERTIES CONSENT FORM
I (property owner's name)
the registered property owner of the
following property:
Address:
Legal Description:
Lot
Block
Plan
Telephone #
Do hereby give consent for (applicant's name)
to apply for
From the Town of Hinton.
Property Owner Signature
Date
I (property owner's name)
the registered property owner of the
following property:
Address:
Legal Description:
Lot
Block
Plan
Telephone #
Do hereby give consent for (applicant's name)
to apply for
From the Town of Hinton.
Property Owner Signature
Date