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BY-LAW 2016/09
OF THE TOWN OF MILLET
IN THE PROVINCE OF ALBERTA
A BY-LAW OF THE TOWN OF MILLET IN THE PROVINCE OF ALBERTA REGULATING THE OPERATION OF AN
OFF-LEASH DOG AREA
WHEREAS by-laws may be passed, pursuant to Section 7h) of the Municipal Government Act, for wild or
domestic animals and the activities in relationship to them.
NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF MILLET HEREBY ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Definitions
a. "Off Leash Dog Area" shall mean an area of land designated in Schedule "A" of this by-
law
for which signs are posted indicating that dogs are permitted to run at large all
year round.
b. "Owner/handler" includes any person who owns, keeps, possesses, harbors or acts as a
guardian of a dog for any length of time, whether or not that person has a
license for the dog,
and, where the owner is a minor, the person responsible for the
custody of the minor.
c. "Vaccinated" includes rabies, distemper and Bordetella (kennel cough).
2. A dog owner may permit their dog licensed under Bylaw 2012/08, or any successor bylaw
thereto, to run at large in an Off-Leash Dog Park Area all year round.
3. Owners of dogs whose dogs are required to be muzzled and secured by a leash, including any
dog deemed as a "Dangerous Dog", under Bylaw 2012/08 may not permit the dog that is
required to be muzzled to run at large in the Off-Leash Dog Park Area and must be secured by a
leash.
4. Aggressive Dogs are not permitted in the Off-Leash Dog Park Area. Persistent aggressive action
by dogs or people will not be permitted.
5. No person shall permit a dog to run at large, unless that person is in the Off-Leash Dog Park
Area, within sight of the dog and under verbal control at all times.
6. No person shall play or practice any "organized" sporting activity except walking within an Off-
Leash Dog Area, without prior permission of the Town of Millet.
7. No person shall convey to or on, or enter or be on any area in an Off-Leash Dog Park Area while
in the possession of any bottles, containers or any other articles, equipment, or utensils, made
of glass, china, ceramic or other breakable substance capable of causing injury to a dog.
8. No person shall permit any animal other than a dog of which he/she is the owner/handler to be
at large in an Off-Leash Dog Park Area.
9. No person shall enter the Off-Leash Dog Park Area with more than 2 dogs per handler. An
owner/handler aged 12 or older must be present and in control of their dogs at all times.
10. Owners/handlers must abide by the Off-Leash Dog Park Rules as outlined in Schedule 'B'
attached to this By-law.
11. Dogs must be licensed by a Municipality and have a current vaccination for rabies; and both tags
must be affixed to the dog's collar and visible at all times, or owner must be able to provide
proof of vaccination and registration.
12. Owners/ handlers must stoop, scoop and dispose of excrement left by their dog.
13. The Enforcement Officer may deny access to any dog that he deems as a nuisance at any time.
That dog will NOT be permitted to re-enter the park without written notice from the
Enforcement Officer.
14. Any person who contravenes the provisions of this By-law is guilty of an offence and upon
conviction thereof is subject to the penalty as follows:
i. the sum of Sixty ($60.00) Dollars in respect of a first offence;
ii. the sum of One Hundred ($100.00) Dollars in respect of a second offence;
iii. the sum of One Hundred and Fifty ($150.00) Dollars in respect of a third and
subsequent offence;
15. The terms and provisions of this Bylaw shall be severable and should any term or provision be
found by a court of competent jurisdiction to be legally unenforceable, inoperative or invalid,
the remainder of the By-law shall continue to be in full force and effect.
16. That Schedules "A" and B" form part of this By-law.
This By-law shall come into full force and effect upon the final passing thereof.
READ a first time this 14th day of December, 2016
READ a second time this 10th day of May, 2017
READ a third time this 10th of April, 2017.
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____________________________
Mayor
Chief Administrative Officer
SCHEDULE "A" - MAP
OFFLEASH DOG PARK
CHAINLINK FENCE GATE
NATURAL BORDER
SCHEDULE "B" BY-LAW 2016/09 OFF LEASH DOG PARK RULES OF USE
The purpose of these rules is to make sure all users enjoy the park, and ensure the safety of the users
and their pets.
1. The park will be open 24 hours a day.
2. Dogs must have current dog tags, or proof of registration and vaccinations.
3. Dogs must be current on all vaccinations. Puppies under six (6) months are not allowed in the
park as they will not have all vaccinations.
4. Dogs must be leashed when entering and exiting the park.
5. Aggressive dogs will not be permitted in the park.
6. Dogs classified as a Dangerous Dog, as per Bylaw 2012/08, or any animal that the Enforcement
Officer deems as aggressive must be muzzled and are not permitted to run at large in the Off-
Leash Dog Park Area.
7. Female dogs in heat are prohibited from entering the park.
8. Dog owners must be in the park and within view of their dogs at all times. Please do not bring
more than two dogs to the park at one time to ensure you have control over your dogs. Be
ready to take control of any situation, you are responsible for your dog's behavior.
9. As per Bylaw 2012/08, owners must clean up after their dogs, and deposit waste in designated
containers. It is possible that you missed picking up after your pet, so next time you pass an
item that needs cleaning up, please pick it up to maintain the park.
10. Failure to abide by park rules will result in loss of privileges
11. Some dogs exhibit unpredictable behavior around small children. For safety of children please
do not bring children in to the dog park unless closely supervised.
12. The Dog Park is for dogs, their owners/handlers and those accompanying them. THIS IS NOT A
CHILDREN'S PLAYGROUND. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult at all times and
kept under strict supervision. Do not allow children to run in the area and chase after dogs.
13. Owners of a dog are responsible for the acts and conduct of their animal at all times when it is in
the park. Park users and dog owners assume all risks related to the use of the dog park.
14. Fill in any holes created by your dog, or make appropriate repairs to disturbed areas.
15. If a large event is planned in adjoining parks, the off-leash area may be closed.
16. Enjoy, and comments are welcome.