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 "answer": "In the Town of Trochu, Alberta, licence required: True; leash rule: ensure that the Animal, other than a cat when not on the Owner's property, is leashed and under the control of a competent person; max animals: two (2) dogs or two (2) cats or a total of three (3) Animals per dwelling unit; fines: not more than $5,000 and not less than $100. Source: 2016-05 Animal Control Bylaw; 2024-05 Urban Hen Bylaw, verified 2026-06-08.",
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 "jurisdiction": "Alberta",
 "country": "CA",
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    "leash_rule": "Urban Hens must be kept in a Coop",
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   "is_official": true,
   "title": "2024-08 Amendment of Animal Control Bylaw",
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   "document_url": "https://town.trochu.ab.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/BYLAW-NO-2024-08-Amendment-of-Bylaw-2016-05-Animal-Control-Bylaw.pdf",
   "summary": "Latest amendment to Trochu's animal control bylaw updating provisions of Bylaw 2016-05.",
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