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City of Coquitlam
BYLAW
Consolidated June 2022
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BYLAW NO. 4240, 2011
Consolidated with amendments in Bylaw: (1) 5215, 2022
NOTE: This is a consolidation for convenience purposes only and does not have the force of law.
A Bylaw to regulate the care and control of animals and to establish and operate a municipal
animal shelter in the City of Coquitlam.
WHEREAS:
A. Pursuant to section 8(3)(k) of the Community Charter, S.B.C. 2003, c. 26 (the "Community
Charter"), Council for the City of Coquitlam has authority to regulate, prohibit and impose
requirements in relation to animals;
B. Pursuant to section 48 of the Community Charter, Council of the City of Coquitlam has the
authority to provide for the seizure of animals and establish fees to be paid in relation to
seized animals;
C. Pursuant to section 49 of the Community Charter, Council of the City of Coquitlam has the
authority to regulate and control dangerous dogs; and
D. Pursuant to section 15 of the Community Charter, Council of the City of Coquitlam has
authority to establish licencing requirements;
NOW THEREFORE, the Council of the City of Coquitlam, in open meeting lawfully assembled,
ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Name of Bylaw
This Bylaw may be cited for all purposes as the "Animal Care and Control Bylaw No. 4240, 2011."
2. Repeal
The "City of Coquitlam Animal Protection Bylaw No. 2851, 1994," as amended, is hereby repealed
in its entirety.
3. Interpretation
3.1
In this Bylaw, unless the context otherwise requires, the following words have the
following meanings:
AGGRESSIVE BEHAVIOUR means any behaviour by a dog that intimidates or demonstrates
a threat of harm directed at a person or a domestic animal and includes snarling, growling,
or pursuing a person or domestic animal;
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AGGRESSIVE DOG means a dog that:
i.
has, without provocation, displayed aggressive behaviour toward a person or
domestic animal while in a public place; or
ii.
has, without provocation, caused a minor injury to a person or domestic animal;
ALTERED CAT means a male cat that has been neutered, or a female cat that has been
spayed;
ALTERED DOG means a male dog that has been neutered, or a female dog that has been
spayed;
ANIMAL has the same meaning as defined in the Community Charter;
ANIMAL CONTROL MANAGER means the person appointed as the Animal Control Manager
under this Bylaw;
AT LARGE means an animal which is
i.
not restrained by means of a leash where the animal is located in a public place;
ii.
not restrained by means of a leash where the animal is on private property, other
than property owned or occupied by the owner of that animal, or where the
private property owner has given permission for the animal to not be on a leash;
iii.
on unenclosed land owned or occupied by the owner of the animal, and not
restrained in a manner to prevent it from roaming; or
iv.
a vicious dog or dangerous dog that is on private property and not contained in an
enclosure or securely confined within a dwelling;
BITE or BITING means contact with a person or domestic animal, that includes, but is not
limited to, bruising, breaking or puncturing of the skin, caused by the teeth of an animal;
BYLAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER means a member of the Coquitlam Royal Canadian
Mounted Police or a person appointed by Council as a Bylaw Enforcement Officer;
CAT means a member of the felis catus family and commonly known as the domestic
house cat;
CITY means the City of Coquitlam;
COUNCIL means the Council for the City;
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DANGEROUS DOG has the same meaning as defined in the Community Charter;
DELIVER means to send by regular or registered mail, or to leave with a person, or deposit
in a mail box or mail slot at the person's residence or place of business;
DISTRESS means one or more of the following forms of suffering:
i.
deprived of adequate food, water, shelter, ventilation, light, space, exercise, care or
veterinary treatment;
ii.
kept in conditions that are unsanitary;
iii.
not protected from excessive heat or cold;
iv.
injured, sick, or in pain; or
v.
abused or neglected;
DOG means a member of the canis familiaris family, commonly known as a domesticated
dog;
DOG LICENCE means a dog licence issued by the City in accordance with section 7 of this
Bylaw consisting of a tag issued by the City which is impressed or stamped with a unique
number;
DOMESTIC ANIMAL has the same meaning as defined in the Community Charter;
ENCLOSURE means a structure that is:
i.
at least two (2) metres in height, width and length;
ii.
constructed of rigid materials;
iii.
designed with secure sides, top and bottom;
iv.
locked to prevent unauthorized entry;
v.
suitable to confine the dog and to prevent the dog from escaping; and
vi.
not constructed of invisible fencing systems;
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FEES AND CHARGES BYLAW means the City of Coquitlam Fees and Charges Bylaw in force
from time to time;
FIRE DEPARTMENT means the City of Coquitlam Fire Department;
GUARD DOG means a dog that is specifically trained for or used primarily for the purposes
of guarding property, including residential, commercial and industrial property;
IMPOUND includes seizing and detaining;
LEASH means a device of sufficient strength and design to restrain the animal for which it
is being used, where one end is securely affixed to the animal and the other end is being
securely held by the owner of the animal;
LICENCE YEAR means the period between January 1 and December 31 in any year;
LIVESTOCK means cattle, goats, horses, sheep, swine, llamas, alpacas, ostriches, and game;
MINOR INJURY means a physical injury to a person or domestic animal that includes, but is
not limited to, pinches, minor localized bruising, shallow punctures, or lacerations in one
direction only;
MUZZLE means a humane basket-style fastening or covering device that:
i.
encloses the nose and mouth of the dog;
ii.
is strong enough and well-fitted enough to prevent the dog from biting; and
iii.
does not interfere with the breathing, panting or vision of the dog or with the
dog's ability to drink;
OFF LEASH AREA means an area where a sign is posted by the City indicating a specific
geographic area where a dog may be in a public place and not be restrained by a leash;
OWNER, in relation to an animal, means a person:
i.
to whom a dog licence has been issued under this Bylaw;
ii.
to whom a cat has been registered under this Bylaw;
iii.
who owns, is in possession of, or has the care or control of an animal, temporarily
or permanently;
iv.
who harbours, shelters, permits or allows an animal to remain on or about that
person's land or premises; or
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v.
who is the custodial parent or legal guardian of a child under the age of 18 years
who owns, is in possession of, or has the care or control of an animal;
PERMANENT IDENTIFICATION means identification for an animal in the form of a visible
tattoo or a microchip that contains the contact information of the owner;
POULTRY includes a domestic fowl, waterfowl, pigeons and peafowl, but excludes species
of birds that are normally kept inside a dwelling;
PUBLIC PLACE includes a highway, street, lane, boulevard, park, or any other real property
owned, held, vested in, or operated, managed or administered by, the City or by a school
located within the City;
SERIOUS INJURY means a physical injury to a person or domestic animal that:
i.
consists of deep punctures, lacerations in more than one direction, or broken
bones; or
ii.
requires sutures or cosmetic surgery;
SPECIAL NEEDS ASSISTANCE ANIMAL means:
i.
a special needs animal as defined in the Guide Animal Act, R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 177; or
ii.
an animal designated as a special needs assistance animal pursuant to section 7.11
of this Bylaw;
UNDER CONTROL means, in respect of any dog, such circumstances where the dog:
i.
immediately returns when called by the owner of the dog; and
ii.
is not displaying aggressive behaviour;
VETERINARIAN means a person who is registered and in good standing with the College of
Veterinarians of British Columbia to practice veterinary medicine;
VICIOUS DOG means a dog that:
i.
has, without provocation, caused a minor injury to a person on more than one
occasion;
ii.
has, without provocation caused a minor injury to a domestic animal on more than
one occasion;
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iii.
the Animal Control Manager has reasonable grounds to believe that, based on
repeated aggressive behaviour, is likely to cause a minor injury on more than one
occasion to a person or domestic animal or is likely to cause a serious injury to a
person or domestic animal; or
iv.
is a Dangerous Dog;
ZONING BYLAW means the Zoning Bylaw in force within the City from time to time.
3.2
If there is a conflict between a provision of this Bylaw and a provision of the Wild or Exotic
Animal Prohibition Bylaw No. 3838, 2009, the provision of the Wild or Exotic Animal
Prohibition Bylaw No. 3838, 2009 prevails.
4. Establishment of Animal Shelter
The City has established and maintains, and will continue to maintain, an Animal Shelter, and the
Animal Shelter is currently identified as the Coquitlam Animal Shelter located at 500 Mariner
Way, Coquitlam, British Columbia, V3K 7B6.
5. Appointment of Animal Control Manager
5.1
The Bylaw Enforcement and Animal Services Manager, and any successor in title, is hereby
appointed as the Animal Control Manager to operate and maintain the Animal Shelter in
accordance with this Bylaw.
5.2
Council or the Animal Control Manager may appoint or employ such employees and agents
as the Animal Control Manager deems necessary to enable it to carry out the powers and
duties pursuant to this Bylaw and the Community Charter, and such employees and
agents are hereby authorized to carry out any and all of the powers and duties of the
Animal Control Manager which the Animal Control Manager may delegate to them
expressly or by implication.
5.3
The Animal Control Manager is hereby authorized to collect any fees or charges due under
this Bylaw on behalf of the City.
6. Possession of Animals
6.1
Except where expressly permitted by the Zoning Bylaw or other enactment, a person must
not keep any poultry or livestock, temporarily or permanently, in a dwelling unit.
6.2
Except where expressly permitted by the Zoning Bylaw or other enactment, a person must
not keep more than three (3) animals in any dwelling unit within the City.
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7. Dog Licence Required
7.1
No person shall keep or allow to be kept, or have care and control of, any dog within the
City that is actually or apparently over six (6) months of age unless they have obtained a
dog licence for that dog in accordance with this Bylaw.
7.2
Any person who acquires a dog that is already licenced in the City, and will be kept in the
City must, within thirty (30) days of acquiring the dog, contact the Animal Shelter to
update the information applicable to the dog licence for the dog.
7.3
Subject to section 7.4, every owner of a dog shall, at the beginning of each licence year,
make an application to the City for a dog licence on the form provided by the City and pay
the fee set out in the Fees and Charges Bylaw and, upon receipt of the application and
payment of the prescribed fee, the City shall issue a dog licence for the current licence year.
7.4
If a dog is licenced outside of the City and moves into the City, the owner of that dog must,
within thirty (30) days of the dog coming to the City, make an application to the City for a
dog licence and, upon receiving proof that the dog is validly licenced outside of the City,
the City shall issue a dog licence for the remainder of the licence year at no charge.
7.5
Every owner of a dog shall ensure that a valid and readable dog licence is displayed on the
dog at all times by affixing it to the dog by collar, harness, or other similar device.
7.6
No dog licence shall be issued to, or in the name of, any person under 18 years of age.
7.7
Every dog licence issued under this Bylaw is valid only in respect of the dog for which it
was issued, as described on the licence application, and is not transferable to another dog.
7.8
Every dog licence issued under this Bylaw shall expire on the 31st day of December in the
licence year it was issued.
7.9
A person may only obtain a dog licence for an aggressive dog or a vicious dog if the dog has
permanent identification, and the identification information is included in the licencing
application.
7.10
The owner of a special needs assistance animal is exempt from the licencing fees in the
Fees and Charges Bylaw in respect of that special needs assistance dog.
7.11
The owner of a domestic animal may apply to the Animal Control Manager, in a form
acceptable to the Animal Control Manager, to have that domestic animal designated as a
special needs assistance animal for the purposes of this Bylaw and, upon receiving and
reviewing an application under this section, the Animal Control Manager shall:
7.11.1 reject the application; or
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7.11.2 approve the application and designate that domestic animal as a special needs
assistance animal.
8. Revocation of Dog Licence
8.1
The Animal Control Manager may revoke a dog licence in respect of any dog whose owner
has failed to pay any licencing or impoundment fees under this Bylaw, and not reinstate
that dog licence until all fees are paid.
8.2
Where a dog is licenced and is subsequently deemed to be an aggressive dog or a vicious
dog, the dog licence applicable to that dog will become invalid and the owner of that dog
must apply to the City for a new dog licence.
8.3
If a dog licence is revoked under this Bylaw, the City shall deliver notice of the revocation to
the owner at the address indicated on the dog licence application.
9. Cat Registration and Identification
9.1
Any owner of a cat may register their cat by:
9.1.1
submitting a registration application in the form provided by the City;
9.1.2
ensuring that the cat has permanent identification and that the identification
information is provided to the Animal Control Manager.
9.2
Where the owner of a cat fulfills the requirements set out in section 9.1 of this Bylaw, the
City will register the cat and maintain a record of the identification information.
10. Control of Animals
10.1
Except in areas and at times specifically designated by a posted notice as being an off
leash area, every owner of an animal must ensure that the animal, other than an altered
cat bearing permanent identification, is not, at any time, at large.
10.2
An owner of a dog may allow the dog to be at large in an off leash area, so long as the
owner:
10.2.1 carries a leash;
10.2.2 keeps the dog under control; and
10.2.3 maintains a clear line of sight to the dog at all times.
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10.3
Every owner of an animal must not cause, permit or allow that animal to:
10.3.1 display aggressive behaviour towards a person or a domestic animal;
10.3.2 cause a minor injury to a person or domestic animal;
10.3.3 cause a serious injury to a person or domestic animal; or
10.3.4 cause damage to a public place.
10.4
Every owner of a female dog, other than an altered dog, in heat must confine the dog:
10.4.1 in an enclosure located on the premises of the owner; or
10.4.2 within securely fenced premises under the control of the owner, as to prevent any
other dog from gaining access to it.
10.5
Every owner of a whelping female dog must, where the dog has, at any time during the
whelping period or any previous whelping period, displayed aggressive behaviour, keep the
dog confined to premises under the control of the owner.
10.6
Every owner of a diseased animal must, where the disease poses a threat to the health or
safety of a person or domestic animal, ensure that the diseased animal does not leave the
property or premises of the owner other than for the purpose of visits of a Veterinarian, in
which case the animal must be transported in a manner as to ensure that it does not
come into contact with another person or domestic animal.
10.7
Every owner of an animal must obey all posted signs that apply to that animal while in a
public place.
10.8
No owner of an animal shall abandon that animal on any property owned or vested in the
City.
10.9
Every owner of a dog who bites a person or domestic animal must remain at the scene of
the bite until the person or domestic animal is provided medical care or attention if
necessary.
11. Dangerous Animals
11.1
Where a Bylaw Enforcement Officer is of the opinion that a dog is an aggressive dog or a
vicious dog, the Bylaw Enforcement Officer may submit a written report to the Animal
Control Manager setting out the reasons for that opinion.
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11.2
Upon receiving a report under section 11.1, the Animal Control Manager shall review the
report and, based on the opinion of the Animal Control Manager, the Animal Control
Manager must:
11.2.1 reject the report and make no designation in respect of the dog;
11.2.2 designate the dog as an aggressive dog; or
11.2.3 designate the dog as a vicious dog.
11.3
Where the Animal Control Manager designates a dog as an aggressive dog or a vicious dog,
the Animal Control Manager shall deliver written notice of the designation to the owner of
that dog.
11.4
Every owner of an aggressive dog must:
11.4.1 not cause, permit, or allow that dog, at any time, to be at large within the City,
whether or not the owner has entrusted the care and custody of the dog to any
other person;
11.4.2 when in a public place, secure the dog by a collar or harness and a leash:
11.4.2.1 with a maximum length of 1.2 metres from owner to dog;
11.4.2.2 suitable to the size and strength of the dog; and
11.4.2.3 which must not be a retractable style leash;
11.4.3 not cause, permit, or allow the dog to enter an off leash area; and
11.4.4 ensure the dog has permanent identification within one month of the dog being
designated an aggressive dog, and provide the identification information to the
Animal Control Manager.
11.5
Every owner of an aggressive dog may, if after one year of the dog being designated an
aggressive dog:
11.5.1 the dog has not displayed any further aggressive behaviour;
11.5.2 the City has not received any further complaints in regard to that dog;
11.5.3 the owner and the dog have successfully completed a course designed to train an
aggressive dog; and
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11.5.4 the dog has permanent identification
apply in writing to the Animal Control Manager to have the aggressive dog designation
removed, and, if all of the requirements of this section are fulfilled to the satisfaction of
the Animal Control Manager, the aggressive dog designation shall be removed.
11.6
If a dog is designated an aggressive dog more than once, there is no further ability to
remove the aggressive dog designation from the dog.
11.7
Every owner of a vicious dog must:
11.7.1 not cause, permit, or allow the dog, at any time, to be at large within the City,
whether or not the owner has entrusted the care and custody of the dog to any
other person;
11.7.2 when in a public place, secure the dog by a collar or harness and a leash
11.7.2.1 with a maximum length of 1.2 metres from owner to dog;
11.7.2.2 suitable to the size and strength of the dog; and
11.7.2.3 which must not be a retractable style leash;
11.7.3 when in a public place, muzzle the dog in a manner to prevent it from being able to
bite a person or another domestic animal;
11.7.4 if the dog is to be left un-attended by the owner at any time or place, including
anywhere on the premises under control of the owner, secure the dog in an
enclosure located within securely fenced premises, and ensure that all fences and
gates are locked as to prevent access to the fenced area and the enclosure;
11.7.5 post a clearly visible sign at all points of entry onto any premises where the dog is
being kept, temporarily or permanently, warning that there is a vicious dog on the
premises;
11.7.6 not cause, permit, or allow the dog to enter an off leash area; and
11.7.7 ensure the dog has permanent identification within one month of the dog being
designated a vicious dog, and provide the identification information to the Animal
Control Manager.
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11.8
Every owner of a vicious dog must:
11.8.1 notify the Animal Control Manager in writing within three (3) days if the dog
moves, dies or is disposed of in any manner; and
11.8.2 in the case of transfer of ownership of the vicious dog, notify the prospective
owner that the dog has been designated as a vicious dog prior to the transfer of
ownership.
11.9
In addition to the other powers set out in this Bylaw, the Animal Control Manager and a
Bylaw Enforcement Officer, or their counsel, are hereby designated by Council and granted
the authority to exercise all of the powers of the City in relation to dangerous dogs as set
out in the Community Charter.
11.10 An owner of a dog which has been designated a vicious dog may, within fourteen (14) days
of notice of the designation being delivered, make written representations to General
Manager Legislative Services or their delegate, or any successor position in title,
requesting that the designation be removed or changed.
11.11
After reviewing the representations by the owner of the dog under section 11.10, the
General Manager Legislative Services or their delegate, or any successor position in title,
may:
11.11.1 uphold the designation of the dog as a vicious dog;
11.11.2 rescind the designation of the Animal Control Manager and make no designation
in regard to the dog; or
11.11.3 substitute the designation of a vicious dog with the designation of an aggressive
dog.
12. Guard Dogs
12.1
Every owner of a guard dog must:
12.1.1 prevent the dog from leaving the property of the owner by ensuring:
12.1.1.1 the dog is confined within the premises and such premises are
reasonably secure against unauthorized entry;
12.1.1.2 the premises is completely fenced by means of a 1.8 meter fence
constructed in accordance with City bylaws and any gates in such fence
are reasonably secured against unauthorized entry; or
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12.1.1.3 the dog is securely confined in an area within the property that is
adequate to ensure that the dog cannot escape;
12.1.2 post warning signs advising of the presence of a guard dog on the, with lettering
clearly visible from the lesser of the curb line of the property and 50 feet from the
premises, are posted at each driveway or entranceway to the property and at all
exterior doors of the premises; and
12.1.3 before bringing the dog onto premises under control of the of the owner, notify
the Animal Control Manager, the Fire Department, and the Royal Canadian
Mounted Police (Coquitlam Detachment) of the address of the property which the
guard dog will be guarding, the approximate hours during which the guard dog
will be performing guard duties, the breed, age, sex and dog licence number of the
dog and the full names, addresses and telephone numbers of the owner and any
other individual who will be responsible for the guard dog while it is on guard
duty.
13. Seizure and Impoundment of Animals
13.1
A Bylaw Enforcement Officer may seize and impound:
13.1.1 any unlicenced animal that is required to be licenced under this Bylaw;
13.1.2 any animal that is found to be at large;
13.1.3 any animal found straying or trespassing on private property;
13.1.4 any animal that is, or appears to be, suffering or in distress.
13.2
Every owner of an animal that has been impounded pursuant to this Bylaw may reclaim
the animal by:
13.2.1 attending or causing their authorized agent to attend at the Animal Shelter with
satisfactory proof of ownership of the animal; and
13.2.2 paying in full any and all licensing charges, including impounding charges;
custodial charges for the care and maintenance of the animal; veterinary charges;
and any other charges levied pursuant to this Bylaw and the Fees and Charges
Bylaw, incurred while the animal has been impounded.
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13.3
Where an animal is impounded pursuant to the provisions of this Bylaw the City shall
retain the animal for a period of not less than 96 hours unless the animal is sooner
reclaimed by the owner or their agent in accordance with the provisions of this Bylaw.
13.4
After an animal has been impounded for longer than 96 hours, the Animal Control
Manager may direct that the animal:
13.4.1 be destroyed;
13.4.2 be offered to the general public for sale if the animal is neither a diseased animal
nor a vicious dog; or
13.4.3 be placed with any person or organization deemed acceptable by the Animal
Control Manager.
14. Animal Defecation
Every owner of an animal that defecates in a public place or on any private property without the
consent of the owner of that property, shall immediately remove the excrement and dispose of it
in a sanitary manner.
15. Transportation of Animals
No person may transport an animal in a vehicle outside the passenger compartment unless it is
confined in a pen or a cage, or unless it is secured in a body harness or other manner of fastening
to prevent it from jumping or falling off the vehicle or otherwise injuring itself.
16. Confinement of Animals
16.1
No person may cause, permit, or allow an animal to be confined in an enclosed space,
including a motor vehicle or boat, unless:
16.1.1 there is adequate ventilation to prevent the animal from suffering discomfort,
distress or heat or cold-related injury; and
16.1.2 such enclosed space or vehicle, if stationary, shall be in an area providing sufficient
shade to protect the animal from the direct rays of the sun at all times.
17. Care for Animals
17.1
No person may keep an animal unless the animal is provided with:
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17.1.1 clean potable drinking water at all times and suitable food of sufficient quantity
and quality to allow for normal growth and the maintenance of normal body
weight;
17.1.2 food and water receptacles kept clean and disinfected and located so as to avoid
contamination by excreta;
17.1.3 the opportunity for periodic exercise sufficient to maintain good health, including
the opportunity to be unfettered from a fixed area and exercised regularly under
appropriate control;
17.1.4 necessary veterinary medical care when the animal exhibits signs of pain,
suffering or distress;
17.1.5 daily opportunities for social contact with people or animals; and
17.1.6 clean and sanitary living conditions, including the removal of excrement.
17.2
No person may keep an animal which normally resides outside, or which is kept outside
for short to extended periods of time, unless the animal is provided with outside shelter:
17.2.1 to ensure protection from heat, cold and wet that is appropriate to the animal's
weight and type of coat.;
17.2.2 that is at least twice the length of the animal in all directions, and at least as high
as the height of the animal measured from the floor to the highest point of the
animal when standing in a normal position plus 10%;
17.2.3 in an area that provides sufficient shade to protect the animal from the direct rays
of the sun at all times;
17.2.4 that is regularly cleaned and sanitized including the daily removal of excrement;
and
17.2.5 that contains dry bedding that will assist with maintaining normal body
temperature.
17.3
No person shall cause, permit or allow an animal to be tethered, hitched, tied or fastened
to a fixed object:
17.3.1 in such a way that the animal is able to leave the boundaries of the owner's
property;
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17.3.2 where a choke, prong or shock collar or a chain forms part of the securing
apparatus or where a rope or cord is tied directly around the animal's neck;
17.3.3 except with a collar or harness that is properly fitted to the animal and attached in
a manner that will not injure the animal or enable the animal to injure itself;
17.3.4 except with a tether of sufficient length to enable the full and unrestricted
movement of the animal; or
17.3.5 while the animal is unattended at any time.
17.4 No person shall cause, permit or allow an animal to be in distress.
18. Offence and Penalty
18.1
Every person who violates any provision of this Bylaw, or who causes, permits or allows
any act or thing to be done in violation of this Bylaw, or who neglects to or refrains from
doing anything required to be done by any provision of this Bylaw, is guilty of an offence
against this Bylaw and each day that a violation continues is deemed to be a separate
offence against this Bylaw.
18.2
Every person who violates a provision of this Bylaw, or who causes, permits, or allows an
act or thing to be done in violation of a provision of this Bylaw, or who neglects or refrains
from doing anything required by a provision of this Bylaw, is guilty of an offence and is
liable, upon summary conviction, to a fine not exceeding the maximum set out in the
Offence Act, as amended.
18.3
No person shall interfere with, hinder or obstruct a Bylaw Enforcement Officer in the
exercise or performance of their powers, duties or functions under this Bylaw including,
but not limited to:
18.3.1 not providing identification information or providing false information;
18.3.2 unlocking or unlatching or otherwise opening a vehicle or enclosure in which an
impounded animal has been placed;
18.3.3 removing or attempting to remove any animal from the possession of an Animal
Control Manager or Bylaw Enforcement Officer; or
18.3.4 removing, or attempting to remove, an animal from the Animal Shelter except in
accordance with Section 13.2 of this Bylaw.
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19. Severance
The provisions of this Bylaw are intended to be severable and, should any part of this Bylaw be
found to be invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the finding of invalidity will not affect the
validity of the remainder of this Bylaw.
READ A FIRST TIME this 3rd day of October, 2011.
READ A SECOND TIME this 3rd day of October, 2011.
READ A THIRD TIME this 3rd day of October, 2011
GIVEN FOURTH AND FINAL READING and the Seal of the Corporation affixed this 17th day of
October, 2011.
MAYOR
CLERK