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 "municipality": "Smoky Lake",
 "status_type": "Town",
 "jurisdiction": "Alberta",
 "country": "CA",
 "topic": "animal_control",
 "label": "Dogs & animal control",
 "status": "found",
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    "leash_rule": "Keep each hen in a secured area at all times",
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    "fine_range": "$115.00; $230.00"
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   "title": "Bylaw No.015-2023 Animal Control Bylaw",
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    "leash_rule": "Dog off owner property must be on leash not exceeding two (2) meters, unless in Off-Leash Area.",
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   },
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 "source": "https://govanswers.org/ca/ab/smoky-lake/animal-control/"
}