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ANIMAL CONTROL
BYLAW # 2017-02
AUTHORITY: Mayor & Council
APPROVAL:
EFFECTIVE DATE:
OF THE TOWN OF VALLEYVIEW IN THE PROVINCE OF ALBERTA
ANIMAL CONTROL BYLAW # 2017-02
A BYLAW OF THE T0WN OF VALLEYVIEW IN THE PROVINCE OF ALBERTA FOR THE PURPOSES OF LICENSING, REGULATING
AND CONFINEMENT OF ANIMALS THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF VALLEYVIEW, IN THE PROVINCE OF ALBERTA,
DULY ASSEMBLED, ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
TITLE This Bylaw may be cited as the "Animal Control Bylaw" of the Town of Valleyview
SECTION 1. - DEFINITIONS
"ANIMAL" means any vertebrate, excluding the following:
a) Humans, fish and birds;
b) a wildlife animal as defined in the Wildlife Act (Alberta), as amended from time to time, and which is held live under a
permit issued pursuant to the Wildlife Act or the keeping of which is otherwise subject to permit requirements under
the Wildlife Act'
c)
domestic mice, gerbils, guinea pigs, hamsters, hedgehogs, rabbits, ferrets, chinchillas and sugar gliders.
"ANMAL SHELTER" means premises designated by the Town for the impoundment and care of Animals.
"ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER" means a Bylaw Enforcement Officer appointed by the Town to do any act or perform any
duties under this Bylaw and includes a member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, a Municipal Peace Officer, or any
person appointed by the Town to carry out the provisions of this bylaw.
"ANIMAL TAG" means an identification tag issued by the Town showing the license number for a specific Animal and
intended to be worn on a collar attached to the Animal's neck.
"AT LARGE" means where a dog(s) is at any place other than the Owner's Property or Permitted Property and is not being
carried by any person or is not otherwise by a Permitted Leash held by a person who is physically able to handle the
animal, and that Permitted Leash is attached to a choke chain, collar or harness securely holding that dog(s), then the
dog(s) shall be deemed to be "At Large".
"BYLAW ENFORCENÆNT OFFICER" means a person appointed by CAO.
"CAT" means any feline animal of any age or gender.
"CAT CAGE" means a cage used to capture animals by affording entrance but not exit and have a door or lid actuated by a
latch.
"CHILDREN'S PLAY APPARATUS" means swings, roundabouts, climbing frames, and any other equipment specifically
intended for children's play.
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"CONTROLLED CONFNEMENT" means the confinement of an Animal as required by Section 5.3 of this Bylaw.
"DAMAGE TO PROPERTY" means damage to property other than the Owner's Property and includes defecating on such
property.
"DESIGNATED OFFICER" means a person appointed as such under the provisions of Section 210(l) of the Municipal
Government act.
"DOG" means any canine animal of age or gender.
"DOG HOUSE" means a structure that is structurally sound, has a peaked roof, is c insulated (top, bottom, sides), has a door
flap, bedding, is off the ground 3 inches and the door must face away from prevailing winds and must have spill proof water
and food containers.
"HORSE AND CATTLE" means an animal of bovine, equine species, or other diversified livestock species by whatever technical
or familiar name it is known, and includes any horse, mule, ass, pig, sheep or goat.
"INTOUNDED" means lodgments of a dog(s) at a designated pound within the Town.
"LICENSE" means a License issued by the Town in accordance with the provisions of this Bylaw and, where the context
permits, includes a Restricted License.
"LICENSE FEE" means the applicable annual fee payable in respect of any License issued pursuant to this Bylaw as set out in
Schedule "A".
"MUNICIPAL TAG" means a tag or ticket whereby the person alleged to have committed a breach of a provision of this Bylaw
is given the opportunity to pay a voluntary penalty to the Town in lieu of prosecution of an offence.
"OWNER" means a person(s) who:
a) has the care, charge, custody, possession or control of any dog(s);
b) are single, couple (married or common law) owns or who claims any proprietary interest in any dog;
c) harbors, suffers or permits a dog(s) to be present on any property owned, occupied or leased by him, or which is
otherwise under his control;
d) claims and receives any dog from the custody of the Animal Shelter or an Animal Control Officer; or
e) a person to whom a License Tag was issued for any dog(s) in accordance with this Bylaw.
For the purposes of this Bylaw is a dog may have only one (l) Owner per residence.
"OWNER'S PROPERTY" means any property in which the Owner of any Dog has a legal or equitable interest or property,
the use or control of which has been given to such Owner by the legal or equitable owner and includes, without limiting the
generality of the foregoing, land, buildings and vehicles.
"PARK AND RECREATION AREA" means any municipal reserve in the Town, or any lands designated by the Town's Director
of Parks and Recreation as a Park and Recreation area, including those listed in Schedule C.
"PERSON" means an individual and includes a firm, partnership, joint venture, proprietorship, corporation, association,
society and any other legal entity.
"PERNUTTED LEASH" means a lease not exceeding two (2) metres in length adequate to control the Dog to which it is
attached.
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"PERWLTTED PROPERTY" means private property the owner or occupier of which has given permission to the Owner of
any Dog to be there.
"PLAYGROUND" means any part of a Park and Recreation Area on which children's play apparatus is located and includes
the part of such area within (20) meters of any piece of such apparatus.
"POSTED AREA" means an area posted with a sign which prohibits Dog from being in that area.
"REGISTERED VETERNARIAN" means a veterinarian registered and entitled to practice in Alberta.
RESTRICTED DOG" means any breed(s) of dog(s) that shows aggression towards any O person(s) or other animals off the
owner's property and is not on leash may be deemed restricted by a Bylaw Officer, Peace Officer, RCMP, CAO or The Vet.
"RESTRICTED LICENSE" means a License issued with respect to a Restricted Dog or Vicious Dog.
"SCHOOL PROPERTY" means property within the Town owned or operated by any school district or private school.
"S.P.C.A." means the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
"SERIOUS WOUND" means an injury to a human or animal resulting from the action of an Animal which causes the skin to
be broken or flesh to be tom.
"SPECIFIED PENALTY" means the penalty specified in Schedule "B" which may be paid in response to a Violation Ticket, for
an alleged offence of any section of this Bylaw.
"TOWN" means the Town of Valleyview or the corporate limits of the Town of Valleyview, as the context may require.
"TOWN RESIDENT" means a person who lives within the Town.
"VOLUNTARY PENALTY" means the penalty specified in Schedule "B" which may be paid in response to a Municipal Tag
within thirty (30) days of the Municipal Tag being issued.
"VICIOUS DOG" means a dog(s) of any age, breed, which when on or off the property of its owner, shows a propensity,
disposition or potential to attack or injure, without provocation, to dog(s), other animals or humans, or without
provocation chases persons who approach it, or is a continuing threat of serious harm to dog(s), other animals or humans,
or without provocation, has attacked persons or other animals.
"VIOLATION TICKET" means a ticket issued pursuant to Part 2 of the Provincial Offences Procedure Act.
SECTION 2. - LICENSING PROVISIONS
2.1.1 Every person who is the Owner of any dog(s) shall pay the applicable License Fee as set out in Schedule "A". If:
a)
the person becomes the owner of the Dog; or
b) the Owner takes up residence in the Town of Valleyview;
c)
the dog(s) are of the age of 6 months.
the Owner shall obtain a License within seven (7) days of that time.
2.2 If the keeping of any Dog(s) would breach any Federal or Provincial statute or regulation or other Town Bylaw, the
Animal Control Officer shall refuse to issue a License.
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2.3 Each license issued pursuant to this Bylaw will be kept in force so long as the Dog(s) to which it pertains is kept in the
Town.
2.4 An Owner must provide such information as may be required by the Town and the Animal Control Officer.
2.5 Any person who provides the Town or an Animal Control Officer with information required pursuant to Section 2.4 of
this Bylaw which is false, or misleading is guilty of an offence.
2.6 A License is valid for a period of 12 calendar months commencing on the first day of January of each year.
2.7 A License is not transferable from one Dog to another, nor from one Owner to another.
2.8 Once the License Fee is paid; the Owner will be supplied with a License Tag bearing a number.
2.9 The Owner shall ensure that the License Tag:
a)
is securely fastened to a choke chain, collar or harness worn by the Animal; and
b) is worn by the Dog(s) at all times when the Dog is anywhere other than the Owner's Property or a Permitted
Property.
2.10 No person is entitled to a refund or rebate of any License Fee with respect to any O Dog(s), other than listed in
Schedule "A".
2.11 A License shall be issued free of charge to any Owner who is blind or otherwise handicapped and utilizes the services
of a registered guide dog and with respect to any police service dog used by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police or other
police service.
2.12 An Animal Control Officer may revoke a License if:
a)
the owner fails to comply with any condition of the License;
b) the License was issued based on incorrect information or a misrepresentation by the applicant;
c)
the License was issued in error;
d) the Owner breaches a provision of this Bylaw; or
e) a Registered Veterinarian certifies that the Dog is a health risk.
2.13 An owner of a spayed or neutered Dog must provide a fully signed Certificate from a Registered Veterinarian before he
or she is entitled to a reduced fee for a License or, alternatively, make a Statuary declaration declaring that the Dog is
spayed or neutered.
2.14 A house hold can only have 3 dog(s) living or staying within the residences within the Town limits. Except if a dog has
pups, then the owner can only keep the pups until they are 12 weeks old.
SECTION 3. ANMAL CONTROL PROVISIONS
3.1 An Owner of a Dog(s) which is at Large is guilty of an offence.
3.2 An owner who does not keep his or her dog(s) on a permitted leash at all times whilst the dog(s) is off the Owner's
Property or a Permitted Property is guilty of an offence.
3.3 An Owner whose Dog(s) barks or howls or makes another noise which disturbs the quiet or repose of any person is
guilty of an offence.
3.4 An Owner who permits or allows his or her Dog(s) to be on any School Property, Playground or Posted Area is guilty of
an offence.
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3.5 An Owner whose Dog(s) Causes Damage to property within the Town is guilty of an offence.
3.6
(a) An owner of a Dog(s) is guilty of an Offence if such Dog(s) threatens, harasses, barks at, chases in an aggressive
way towards a person, animal and or their dog(s) while off the owner's property. The Dog then may be deemed a
Restricted Dog or Vicious Dog by a Peace Officer, Animal Control Officer, RCMP and or a Registered Veterinarian
and can also be seized or banned from c Town. Owners are responsible for all costs incurred at the Veterinary
Clinic.
(b) An owner of a Dog(s) is guilty of an Offence if such Dog(s) attacks or Bites, the dog is then Quarantined for 10 days
and then may be euthanized. The owner is responsible for all costs at the Vets.
3.7 If a Dog(s) defecates on property which is not the Owner's Property, the Owner shall cause the feces to be removed
immediately and disposed of in a sanitary manner, and an Owner who fails to do so is guilty of an offence.
3.8 The Owner of any Property where a Dog(s) is kept shall maintain such Property always in a clean, sanitary and
inoffensive condition.
3.9 An Owner of a female Dog(s) shall keep it housed and confined in a building or kennel during the entire period while it is
in heat. The dog may be allowed outside any such building or kennel for a reasonable period for the sole purpose to urinate
or defecate on the Owner's Property.
3.10 No person shall tease, torment, annoy, abuse or injure any Dog(s).
3.11.1 No person shall untie, loosen or otherwise free any Dog(s) which is not in distress unless such person has the
authorization of the Owner.
3.11.2 No person shall have more than 3 dog(s) within the residence.
3.12 No person shall interfere with, hinder, or impede an Animal Control Officer in the performance of any duty authorized
by this Bylaw.
3.13 Owners of any dog(s) that are left outside must make sure to have a proper dog house or access to inside of a garage
or building where the dog(s) can get out of the elements. The owner must make sure that the dog(s) has food and water.
Food and water containers must be attached to something so they can't be spilled.
3.14 Any person who has a complaint about a cat running at large or causing damage to his or her property may obtain a
Cat Trap from an Animal Control Officer for a fee as set out in Schedule "A".
3.15 Any person who has a Cat Trap must check the trap a minimum of twice daily. If a cat is trapped, it must be taken to
the local Veterinarian immediately. Use of the cat traps in cold weather will be at the discretion of the Town.
3.16 Where a person is allowed to lead, ride or drive a horse and or cattle, that person shall:
a)
have safe care and control of the horse or cattle at all times;
b) do so with due care and attention;
c)
do so in a manner with reasonable consideration of other persons and animals;
d) do so in a manner that complies with or conforms to the Traffic Safety Act and regulations;
3.17 Any person desiring to operate a horse and or cattle drawn vehicle for commercial or tourist purposes, for providing
sightseeing or entertainment, may make application for horse or cattle drawn vehicle permit to the Designated Officer.
3.18 The Designated Officer may grant permission to the applicant for the operation of the horse or cattle drawn vehicle.
3.19 A person who rides or holds a horse and or cattle drawn vehicle permit must meet O the following conditions:
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a)
within one hour following the conclusion of the event, remove excrements from a street, road, or other public
place dropped by the horse or cattle used to pull the vehicle;
b) operation of the horse or cattle drawn vehicle shall not take place later than one-half hour after sunset or earlier
than one-half hour before sunrise, unless the vehicle is equipped with lighting as required by the provisions of the
Traffic Safety Act and regulations;
c)
operation of the horse drawn vehicle may be restricted to certain locations or areas in the Town;
d) parking the horse drawn vehicle shall be limited to "off-street" parking spaces unless authorized in the permit;
e) the operator must be insured for an amount of not less than $1,000,000 against any claim arising from the
operation of the "horse or cattle drawn" vehicle.
3.20
No person shall keep any animal associated with farming within the Town's limits.
SECTION 4. CONTROLLED CONFINEMENT
4.1 A person who has received a Serious Wound or the Owner of any Dog(s) which have received a Serious Wound and the
Owner of any Dog(s) which has inflicted the Serious Wound shall promptly report the Dog(s) to an Animal Control
Officer who may thereupon place the Dog(s) under Controlled Confinement. Any Dog(s) so placed shall not be released
from Controlled Confinement except with the written permission of a Registered Veterinarian and an Animal Control
Officer. At the discretion of the Animal Control Officer, such Controlled Confinement may be on the premises of the
Owner, with a Registered Veterinarian within the Town or at an Animal Shelter.
4.2 Upon demand made by the Animal Control Officer, the Owner shall forthwith surrender for quarantine, any Dog(s)
which has inflicted a Serious Wound to any person, or any Dog(s) which the Animal Control Officer has reasonable and
probable grounds to suspect of having been exposed to rabies or other disease. The Dog(s) may be reclaimed by the
Owner if:
a)
adjudged free of rabies or other disease;
b) confinement expenses are paid; and
c)
the licensing provisions of this Bylaw are complied with.
SECTION 5. RESTRICTED & VICIOUS ANIMAL
5.1 An owner of a Restricted Dog(s) must apply for and at all times keep in force a Restricted License for his or her animal. A
photograph of the dog(s) must be presented at the time of registration.
5.2 An owner of a Restricted Dog or Vicious Dog shall keep in force a policy of liability insurance in a form satisfactory to the
Animal Control Officer providing third party liability coverage in a minimum amount of $1,000,000.00 for injuries
caused by the Owner's Dog(s). The policy shall contain a provision requiring the insurer to immediately notify the Town
in writing should the policy expire or be cancelled or terminated. Upon cancellation, expire or termination of the
liability policy, the Restricted License will be automatically cancelled. Proof of insurance must be presented at the time
of registering the dog(s)
5.3 At all times while a Restricted Dog or Vicious Dog is on the premises or property of its Owner, the Owner shall either
keep such dog confined indoors under the effective control of a person over the age of eighteen (18) years, or confined
in a securely enclosed and/or locked pen approved by an Animal Control Officer or CAO that is constructed so as to
prevent the entry of a child. Such pen shall have secured sides, if it has no bottom secured to the sides, the sides must
be embedded in the ground to a minimum depth of one (1) foot and may or may not have a secure top. This must be
approval by Animal Control Officer or CAO. Such pen O must also have a working locking device. If the dog(s) begin to
climb the fence, then a top must be installed.
5.4 Each kennel proposed for Controlled Confinement must be inspected by the Animal Control Officer, Peace Officer,
Development Officer or CAO before it can be approved and meet within our Land Use Bylaw.
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5.5 An Animal Control Officer may at any time enter upon property where a Restricted Dog or Vicious Dog is harbored to
ascertain that the provisions of this Bylaw are being complied with.
5.6 When any Restricted Dog or Vicious Dog is off its Owner's Property, the owner or a person over the age of eighteen (18)
years shall securely muzzle such animal, and either harness it or leash it securely to effectively prevent it from
attacking or biting a person or another animal. This must be done in their own yard if there is no kennel or one is being
constructed.
5.7 Any owner of a Restricted Dog or Vicious Dog must at all times prevent such dog from Running at Large.
5.8 Any owner of a Restricted or Vicious Dog must comply with this Bylaw and always ensure that their dog(s) will not
chase, bite or attack any person or another animal.
SECTION 6. POWERS OF AN ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER
6.1 An Animal Control Officer is authorized to capture and impound any Dog(s) which is at Large. The Animal Control
Officer is further authorized to enter upon any private or public property and take such reasonable measures as are
necessary to subdue any Dog(s) which is at Large, including the use of tranquillizer equipment and materials. If any
such Dog(s) is injured, it may be taken to a Registered Veterinarian for treatment.
6.2 Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Bylaw, any Dog(s) that bites any person may be impounded by the Animal
Control Officer and held in a Veterinary Clinic for a period ten (10) days and then may be euthanized.
6.3 An impounded Dog(s) may be kept in the Animal Shelter for a period of ninety-four (94) hours not including Sundays
and Statutory Holidays. During this period, any Dog(s) may be redeemed by its Owner, except as otherwise provided in
this Bylaw, upon payment to the Town of Valleyview or its authorized agent of:
a)
The appropriate impoundment fee as set out in Schedule "A";
b) The appropriate License Fee if the Dog(s) is not licensed;
c) The Voluntary Penalty or Specified Penalty for any outstanding offences under this Bylaw;
d) The cost of any veterinary treatment required to treat any Dog(s) that is found to be injured when picked up or
injured in the process of capture; or
e) If the owner does not wish to pay any outstanding penalty for offences under this Bylaw, a ticket issued under Part
2 of the Provincial Offences Procedures Act (Alberta) will be served on the Owner prior to the release of the
Dog(s).
However, if no License is issued for the Animal or all the conditions of the License have not been met, the Animal Control
Officer is not obliged to release the Dog(s) to the Owner.
6.4 If an Animal Control Officer determines that a License will not or should not be issued for the Dog(s), or if a License has
been issued and will subsequently be revoked or cancelled, then the Owner of the Dog(s) will be given orders to
remove the Dog(s) from the Town of Valleyview
6.5 Any Dog(s) that is not removed from the Town of Valleyview when order by the Animal Control Officer or Peace Officer,
the owner shall receive a fine(s) and their dog(s) seized.
SECTION 7. - PENALTIES
7.1 Any person who contravenes any provision of this Bylaw is guilty of an offence punishable on Summary Conviction and
is liable to a penalty as set out in Schedule "B" and costs.
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7.2Notwithstanding Section 7.1 of the Bylaw.
a)
any person who commits a second offence under this Bylaw within one (1) year of committing the first offence, is
liable to a penalty of double the first offence fine.
b) any person who commits a third offence under this Bylaw within one (1) year of committing the first offence is
liable to a penalty of double of the second offence fine and the Dog(s) may be removed from Town or seized.
7.3 Any Dog(s) that has attacked or bitten a person, animal or other dog(s) in which the skin is bruised, broken or draws
blood, shall be deemed VICIOUS and seized immediately and quarantined for a period often (10) days as per Alberta
Health Act. After the ten (10) days the Dog(s) may be euthanized by a Registered Veterinarian in a humane way. The
quarantine days and euthanizing will be at the expense of the dog(s) owner.
7.4 Any dog(s) that is classified as a Restricted by an Animal Control Officer in the past will carry forth into this bylaw.
Those dog(s) that have not been deemed Restricted by an Animal Control Officer may be registered as regular dog(s).
7.5 If a Restricted or Vicious dog(s)owner has had two or more attacks from their dog(s) while living within the Town, the
owner and their residents will be banned from having any dog(s) within the Town. This may come into effect
immediately after a second or more attack has happened.
SECTION 8. - GENERAL
8.1 This Bylaw shall not apply to an Animal whilst it is kept at a veterinary clinic or being securely transported within a
motor vehicle to or from a veterinary clinic unless otherwise stipulated in this Bylaw.
8.2 Any owner who has been informed that:
a)
his or her animal License application has been refused; or
b) any license issued under this Bylaw has been revoked or cancelled; or
c)
the Animal has been determined to be a Restricted Dog or Vicious Dog;
May appeal the determination to the Designated Officer in writing, provided he or she does so within ten (10) days of being
notified that his or her License application has been refused, or the License has been revoked or cancelled, or that the
Animal has been determined to be a Restricted or Vicious animal.
8.3 Any notice to an Owner required or permitted by this Bylaw shall be deemed to be given if:
a)
delivered personally to the Owner;
b) posted on the Owner's Property; or
c)
sent by registered mail to the last address of the Owner appearing in the records of the Town's Bylaw enforcement
office.
8.4 Should any provision of this Bylaw be invalid, then such invalid provision may be severed, and the remaining Bylaw
shall continue in force.
8.5 This Bylaw shall come into force and take effect on the date of final passing.
8.6 Subject to Section 8.7 of this Bylaw, Bylaw numbers 2007-09 is repealed as of the effective date of this Bylaw,
8.7 If on the effective date of this Bylaw Municipal Tags or Violation Tickets have been issued with respect to alleged
offences under either or both of the Bylaws specified in Section 8.6 of this Bylaw, all relevant sections of such Bylaw or
Bylaws, including penalty provisions, shall be deemed to remain in force until the conclusion of such proceedings.
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8.8 Licenses issued under either of the Bylaws specified in Section 8.6 of this Bylaw shall be deemed to be Licenses issued
under this Bylaw.
READ a first time this
16th day of January 2017
READ a second time this
16th day of January 2017
READ a third time and finally passed this
16th day of January 2017
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SCHEDULE "A"
FEES
1.
a)
License Fee for a non-spayed or non-neutered dog(s) $40.00/dog
b) License Fee for a spayed or neutered Dog(s) $20.00/dog
c)
License Fee for handicap owner of a Seeing Eye/Police dog free
d) Replace dog tag $10.00
e) Cat trap deposit (replace if damaged) $50.00
f)
License Fee for Restricted Dog(s) $100.00/dog
The above License fees (except Restricted Dog(s)) will be reduced by 50% in the month of January as an incentive for
owners to register their dog (s).
2.
Pound Fees
Those charges rendered by the veterinarian that impounds the dog(s), or if a veterinarian is not used, the same charges as
would be charged by a veterinarian in the locale of the Municipality's Offices for similar services.
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SCHEUDLE "B"
PENALTIES
Section #
Offence (Description)
Penalty
2.1
Failure to license dog(s)
$150.00
2.4
Providing false information on registration.
$250.00
2.5
Providing false or misleading information to Animal Control Officer.
$250.00
2.9
Owner of a licensed Dog(s) not wearing License Tag while off the Owner's Property.
$150.00
3.1
Owner of a Dog(s) running at Large.
$150.00
3.2
Dog(s) not on a leash.
$150.00
3.3
Owner of a Dog(s) which barks / howls / makes another noise there by disturbing the quiet /
Repose of any person in the area.
$150.00
3.4
Animal on any school, playground or posted area.
$150.00
3.5
Animal which causes Damage to Property.
$150.00
3.66)
Animal which threatens, harassed and or chases, person. Dog may be made Restricted,
Banned, or Seized
$250.00 plus
3.60)
Dog(s) which bites any person Dog may be Seized and/or Dog Euthanized
$500.00 plus
Section #
Offence (Description)
Penalty
3.7
Failure to remove feces immediately from property which is not the owner's property. $150.00
3.8
Failure to keep property in a clean, sanitary condition.
$150.00
3.9
Failure to keep a female Dog(s) confined in a building or kennel while in heat.
$150.00
3.10
Teasing, tormenting, annoying, abusing, or injuring any Dog(s).
$150.00
3.11.1
Untying, loosening or otherwise freeing a Dog(s) without the Owner's authorization.
$150.00
3.11.2
Have more than 3 Dog(s) in a house hold.
$150.00
3.12
Interfering with, impeding or hindering an Animal Control Officer's enforcement
of this Bylaw.
$500.00
3.13
Fail to have proper dog house and or food and water
$150.00
3.14
Fail to check cat trap minimum twice daily
$150.00
3.16
(a)
Lead, ride or drive horse or cattle within town limits, except as authorized.
$150.00
(b)
Lead, ride or drive horse or cattle without due care and attention.
$150.00
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(c)
Lead, ride or drive horse or cattle without consideration for others
$150.00
(d)
Lead, ride or drive horse or cattle in a manner contrary to the provisions of the
Traffic Safety Act and regulations
$150.00
3.17
(a)
Failure to remove excrement from a street, road, or public place, within one (l) hour
of the conclusion of the event.
$150.00
(b)
Operate horse or cattle drawn vehicle at night without adequate lighting.
$150.00
(c)
Park a horse or cattle drawn vehicle where unauthorized.
$150.00
4.1
Failure to report serious wound or bite.
$250.00
4.2
Failure to release confined Dog(s).
$500.00
5.1
Failure to license Restricted Dog(s).
$500.00
5.2
Failure to keep in force liability insurance.
$500.00
5.3
Failure to confine Restricted or Vicious Dog(s).
$1500.00
***Dog may be Banned or Seized***
5.4
Failure to muzzle Restricted or Vicious Dog(s).
$1500.00
5.6
Restricted or Vicious Dog(s) running at large.
$1,500.00
***Dog may be Banned or Seized***
Section #
Offence (Description)
Penalty
5.7 & 7.3
Restricted or Vicious Dog(s) bite, chase or attack a person, dog(s) or another animal.
$2,500.00 plus
***Dog seized and Euthanized***
7.5
Fail to comply with Town Banned order.
$1500.00
Any offence for which is not mentioned in the penalty in Schedule "B" of this Bylaw is
$250.00