Dogs & animal control — Starland County, Alberta

Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?

Municipal District of Starland County has 3 adopted bylaws on file, verified against the original documents on 2026-06-08.

Bylaw 1185 Prohibited Animal(s) Bylaw adopted bylaw
fine range $1,000.00; $2,000.00; $3,000.00; plus daily charges ($200.00, $250.00, $300.00); not more than $10,000.00 Schedule "B"; s. 6.3
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Prohibits keeping specified animals within Starland County, listing animals not permitted to be kept or harboured by residents.

Bylaw 1189 Dog Control Bylaw adopted bylaw
licence required True s. 3.1
licence fee $20.00 neutered; $30.00 unaltered Schedule "A"
leash rule Dog not At Large; leash not exceed 3 metres held by person. s. 4.1; s. 2.1; s. 2.13
max animals three (3) s. 3.10
fine range $250.00; $500.00; $1000.00 or COURT Schedule "B"
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Governs dog ownership and control in Starland County including licensing, leashing, impoundment, and dangerous dog provisions; repeals Bylaws 985 and 1030.

Bylaw 2000 Hamlet Chicken Bylaw adopted bylaw
leash rule keep each Chicken in the Coop at all times s. 4.1(d)
max animals 6 s. 3.1(b)
fine range not less than $100.00; Schedule "A": $100, $250, $1000 or Court s. 5.2; Schedule "A"
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Regulates the keeping of chickens within Starland County hamlets, setting limits on numbers, enclosure requirements, and conditions of keeping.

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