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City of Revelstoke
CONSOLIDATED FOR CONVENIENCE
ANIMAL CONTROL BYLAW NO. 2183
(CONSOLIDATED COPY - Includes Amendments
Enacted by Bylaw No. 2247)
CONSOLIDATED FOR CONVENIENCE
All persons making use of this consolidated version of City of Revelstoke Animal Control Bylaw No.
2183 are advised that it has no legislative sanction; that the amendments have been embodied for
convenience of reference only and that the original bylaw must be consulted for all purposes of
interpreting and applying the law.
Sub sections of the original bylaw and/or amendments which have been repealed have not been
included in this consolidation.
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AMENDMENT BYLAW
ADOPTED DATE
Animal Control Amendment Bylaw 2247
June 18, 2019
Updated Definitions, Dog Licensing, Seize and
Impound and Hen Keeping
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CITY OF REVELSTOKE
BYLAW NO. 2183
A Bylaw to Provide for the Regulation, Keeping and Impounding of Animals and to
Establish and Operate the Animal Shelter within the Municipal Boundaries of the
City of Revelstoke
WHEREAS Section 8 (1)(k) of the Community Charter authorizes the City of
Revelstoke to regulate, prohibit and impose requirements in relation to animals;
AND WHEREAS Section 49 of the Community Charter provides local government with
special powers in relation to dangerous dogs;
NOW THEREFORE the Municipal Council of the City of Revelstoke, Province of
British Columbia, in open meeting assembled ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
1.
THAT this Bylaw may be cited for all purposes as the 'Animal Control Bylaw
No. 2183'.
2.
THAT the City of Revelstoke Animal Control and Licensing Bylaw No. 1758 is
hereby repealed.
3.
Definitions
In this Bylaw:
"Aggressive Behaviour" includes snarling, growling, baring teeth or pursuing
another animal or person.
"Aggressive Dog" means a Dog that has, without provocation:
i) displayed Aggressive Behavior toward a person or domestic animal; or
ii) caused a Minor Injury to a person or domestic animal; or
iii) attacked, bitten, or caused Injury, or attempted to attack, bite, or cause
Injury, to a person or domestic animal, as determined by a Bylaw
Compliance Officer
iv) a Dog formerly designated as a Vicious Dog by an authorized enforcement
officer for the City of Revelstoke.
"Animal" means any member of the animal kingdom, other than a human being.
"Animal Shelter" means the place or places designated by the City for the care
and control facility established for the holding of impounded animals as set out in
this Bylaw.
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Definition
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Aggressive
Dog
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"At Large" means:
a) not on the property of the Owner;
b) not securely contained within a vehicle, building, structure, or enclosure
with consent of the owner of the vehicle, building, structure, or enclosure;
c) not securely leashed or under the direct physical control of the animal's
Owner in any outdoors area except an Off-Leash Area; and
d) when in an Off-Leash Area, in a manner which contravenes section 6.03
of this Bylaw;
"Bylaw" means the Animal Control Bylaw No. 2183.
"Bylaw Compliance Officer" means any person appointed by the Council for the
purpose of administering and enforcing the provisions of this Bylaw and includes
an Animal Control Officer defined in Section 49 of the Community Charter for
the purposes of that section.
"Cat" means both a male and female of the feline species apparently or actually
over the age of four (4) months and commonly known as the domestic house cat.
"City" means the City of Revelstoke.
"Coop" means an enclosed hut within a Hen Enclosure which provides shelter
for a brood of hens.
"Council" means the Municipal Council of the City elected to hold office.
"Dangerous Dog" has the same meaning as in section 49 (1) of the Community
Charter, [SBC 2003], Chapter 26, or a Dog designated as a Dangerous Dog under
section 7 of this Bylaw.
"Dog" means both a male and female of the canine species apparently or actually
over the age of six (6) months..
"Dog Enclosure" means a structure at least 1.8 meters in height, having a
concrete or asphalt floor, and wire or steel mesh sides and roof, which is adequate
to prevent the entry of young children or the escape of a Dog enclosed therein.
"Dwelling Unit" means any building or structure, or mobile, modular or
manufactured home, used as a residence, and includes residences with "common
shared' spaces such as condominiums, apartments, townhomes, and strata
properties.
"Fees and Charges Bylaw" means City of Revelstoke Fees and Charges Bylaw
No. 2008, as amended.
"Guide/Service Dog" means any dog with a valid Guide Animal Certificate
under the Guide Dog and Service Dog Act, [SBC 2015], Chapter 17.
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Definition
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Definition
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Definition
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"Hen" means a domesticated female chicken.
"Hen Enclosure" means an outdoor area that is covered with wire or steel mesh
on the sides and roof, which is adequate to prevent the entry of wildlife or other
animals, and to prevent the escape of a hen enclosed therein.
"Impound" means seize, deliver, receive, or take into the Animal Shelter or other
suitable place of confinement, or in the custody of the Bylaw Compliance Officer
as provided for in this Bylaw.
"In Heat" means the condition of a female dog being in its ovulatory period.
"Injury" means a physical injury or emotional trauma inflicted upon a person or
domestic animal which is directly attributable to an attack by a Dog.
"Kennel" means a lawful business of which the primary purpose is the boarding,
breeding, sale, or training of dogs or cats.
"Leash" means a device of sufficient strength and design to restrain the Dog for
which it is being used, where one end is securely affixed to the Dog and the other
end is being securely held by the Owner of the Dog.
"License" means a dog license issued pursuant to this Bylaw for the current
licensing year.
"Minor Injury" means a physical injury to a person or domestic animal that does
not require professional medical attention, and includes pinches, minor localized
bruising, scratches, shallow punctures, or lacerations in one direction only.
"Muzzled" means prevented from biting by means of a humane fastening or
covering device, of adequate strength, placed securely over the mouth of the
animal.
"Off-Leash Area" means off-leash areas designated by the City as shown on
Schedule "A".
"Owner" means a person who owns, possesses, harbours, or has custody, care
and control of a Dog.
"Poultry" means domesticated fowl, including chickens, turkeys, ducks, geese,
pheasant, partridge, quail and guinea fowl.
"Public Place" means any property owned, held, vested in, operated, managed, or
administered by the City, including a highway, street, lane, boulevard, sidewalk,
park, courtyard, square, walkway, trail, school, or other area open to public use
and located within the City.
"Rooster" means a male domestic chicken.
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"Unlicensed" means any Dog for which the license fee for the current year has
not been paid, or any Dog for which a valid City dog tag is not attached.
4.
Bylaw Compliance Officer
4.01
Council shall appoint from time to time a Bylaw Compliance Officer to enforce
this Bylaw and to operate the Animal Shelter for the impoundment of dogs
pursuant to the provision of this Bylaw.
4.02
For the purpose of this Bylaw the designated Bylaw Compliance Officer means
any of the following:
a) a person designated as a Bylaw Compliance Officer of the City; and
b) a Peace Officer.
5.
Dog Licensing
5.01
No Person shall own, possess or harbor any Dog within the boundaries of the City
unless a valid and subsisting License and dog tag has been issued for such Dog.
5.02
Every person who owns a Dog and resides in the City for more than 30 days shall
obtain a License for the Dog:
a) in the case of a Dog younger than six months, as soon as the Dog attains the
age of six (6) months;
b) in the case of an Owner who is not a resident of the City, or that person
residing in the City for at least 30 days in a calendar year; or
c) in all other cases, by February 15th of that calendar year.
5.03
No License shall be issued in respect of any Dog to a minor, unless that person
provides the Bylaw Compliance Officer with written consent of that person's
parent or guardian, and any parent or guardian providing such written consent
shall be for the purposes of this Bylaw deemed to the Owner of the Dog in respect
of whom the dog license is issued.
5.04
Every Owner applying for a License for a neutered or spayed Dog must present a
valid veterinarian certificate certifying that the Dog has been neutered or spayed,
as the case may be.
5.05
If an Owner has a Dog spayed or neutered within two (2) months of purchasing a
License in any year, and provides a valid veterinarian certificate certifying that
the Dog has been neutered or spayed, as the case may be, the City shall refund to
the Owner the difference between the unsprayed/unneutered License fee paid by
the Owner, and the spayed/neutered License fee as set out in the Fees and Charges
Bylaw.
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5.06
An Owner who is issued a License shall receive a numbered dog tag, which shall
be fastened and kept fastened to a collar or harness which is to be worn by the
Dog for which the License and corresponding dog tag were issued.
5.07
All Licenses must include the:
a) Owner's name;
b) Owner's phone number;
c) Owner's civic address;
d) address at which the Dog is kept, if different from the Owner's civic
address;
e) description of the Dog being licensed;
f) name of the Dog;
g) breed of the Dog;
h) sex of the Dog;
i) colouring of the Dog;
j) age of the Dog;
k) identifying information regarding the Dog, including microchip or tattoo
information if applicable; and
l) information regarding whether the Dog was neutered or spayed.
5.08
The Owner must notify the City or Bylaw Compliance Officer of any changes to
any information required for the License and when a licensed Dog is deceased,
transferred, or sold to a new Owner.
License Fees
5.09
Every Person applying for and renewing a License shall pay a license fee payable
to the City as set out in the Fees and Charges Bylaw, which fees shall not be
reimbursable for any unused portion of the year except as provided for in section
5.05 of this Bylaw.
5.10
An Owner of a Dog that is a registered Guide/Service Dog, in training to become
a Guide/Service Dog, or used by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, shall obtain
a License but shall not be charged any license fees as set out in the Fees and
Charges Bylaw, provided that the Owner presents the appropriate registration to
the City or Bylaw Compliance Officer when applying for the License.
5.11
Licenses shall be effective:
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(a) except for lifetime dog licenses, for the period from January 1st to December
31st of the year issued, or the remaining portion thereof.
(b) in the case of lifetime dog licenses, from the date of issuance of the lifetime
dog license until the earlier of:
(i)
the end of the lifetime of the Dog for which the lifetime dog license
was purchased; or
(ii)
if the Owner of a Dog for which a lifetime dog license is issued ceases
to be the Owner of that Dog.
Transfer of License
5.12
An Owner holding a valid and current license for his or her dog from another
local government will not be required to pay an annual license fee pursuant to this
Bylaw, but may transfer this license to the City for the remainder of the calendar
year on completing the application form for the Dog and paying the transfer tag
fee as set out in the Fees and Charges Bylaw.
Replacement of Tag
5.13
If an Owner loses a dog tag, the Owner shall promptly obtain a replacement tag
from the Bylaw Compliance Officer or the City, and pay the replacement fee as
set out in the Fees and Charges Bylaw.
Maximum Number of Dogs and Cats
5.14
No person shall keep or harbor more than three (3) dogs at any time, whether
licensed or not, except as part of a person's operation of a Kennel, animal hospital
or veterinary clinic.
5.15
No Person shall keep or harbor more than three (3) cats, except as part of that
person's operation of a Kennel, animal hospital or veterinary clinic.
5.16
No person shall keep or harbor more than three (3) cats and 3 dogs in any
Dwelling Unit at any time.
6.
Care and Control
6.01
No Owner shall cause or permit his or her Dog to be At Large in the City.
6.02
No Owner shall cause or permit his or her Dog to be in any cemetery, ball field,
sports field, playground, school ground, swimming area, or public beach where
dogs are prohibited, unless the area is otherwise designated by the City or another
government authority.
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6.03
An Owner may cause or permit his or her dog to be At Large in a designated Off-
Leash Area, provided that:
a. the Dog wears a collar or harness, and a valid dog tag;
b. the Owner has in his or her possession a leash to control the Dog;
c. the Owner maintains visual sight and verbal control of the Dog at all
times;
d. the Owner follows all posted rules and regulations on signs in the Off-
Leash Area; and
e. in the event of aggression or conflict with another person or domestic
animal, the Owner takes immediate physical control of the Dog.
6.04
No Owner shall cause or permit his or her Dog to remain outside on private
property, except where the Dog is:
a. securely contained inside a fence, pen or Dog Enclosure,
b. restrained by a tethering system as permitted under this Bylaw;
c. on the Owner's property, and the Owner has custody and control of the
Dog; or
d. on private property of someone other than the Owner with that property
owner's consent, and the Owner or that property owner has custody and
control of the Dog.
6.05
No Owner shall tie, secure, or tether any Dog except in the back yard of the
Owner's property with a tethering system which:
a. allows the Dog's adequate freedom of movement;
b. has a minimum radius of 3 meters between the Dog and the tethering
point; and
c. keeps the dog at least 1.5 meters from any back yard property line.
6.06
No Owner shall cause or permit his or her Dog to be tied, secured, tethered or
fastened to a tethering system in excess of four (4) consecutive hours in a 24-hour
period.
6.07
No Owner shall cause or permit his or her Dog to be left outdoors during extreme
weather, except for brief walks or exercise, unless the Dog has access to adequate
shelter to protect the Dog from the extreme weather.
6.08
No Owner shall leave unattended a Dog which is chained, tethered, or muzzled.
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6.09
No Owner shall cause or permit his or her dog to cry, bark, howl, or yelp:
a. continuously for a period of more than five (5) minutes;
b. sporadically for a period of more than 15 minutes; or
c. in a manner that tends to disturb the peace, quite, rest, enjoyment, comfort
or convenience of the neighbourhood or a person in the neighbourhood.
6.10
No Owner shall permit his or her Dog to deposit excrement on public or private
property, other than the property of the Owner, unless the Owner immediately
removes the excrement and disposes of it in a sanitary manner.
6.11
Every Owner shall in a timely manner remove and dispose any excrement left by
any Dog on the property of the Owner.
6.12
No Owner shall allow a female Dog In Heat to be left unattended outside, unless
the Dog In Heat is securely contained inside a fence, pen, or Dog Enclosure
capable of preventing the entry of other Dogs.
6.13
No owner shall keep, harbor, or have in his or her possession any Dog suffering
from any infectious or contagious disease unless such Dog is under isolation and
under treatment for that disease.
6.14
Every Owner must obtain immediate veterinary medical care for his or her Dog or
Cat when that Dog or Cat exhibits signs of pain, suffering or disease.
6.15
No Owner shall allow his or her Dog to harass, chase, or approach a Person or
domestic animal in a menacing fashion or apparent attitude of attack.
6.16
No Owner shall allow his or her Dog to bite, inflict any injury on, or otherwise
attack, a Person or domestic animal.
6.17
No Owner shall allow his or her Dog to chase a vehicle or cyclist.
6.18 No Owner shall cause or permit his or her Dog to be confined in an enclosure or
vehicle without adequate ventilation or without adequate measures to protect the
Dog from suffering excessive cold or heat related injury.
7.
Aggressive and Dangerous Dogs
7.01
A Bylaw Compliance Officer may determine whether a Dog is "Aggressive" or
"Dangerous" for the purposes of this Bylaw, and designate the Dog as such.
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Aggressive Dogs
7.02
When the City or a Bylaw Compliance Officer determines a Dog is an Aggressive
Dog, the Bylaw Compliance Officer will issue written notice to the Owner of that
Aggressive Dog advising the Owner of the requirements of this Bylaw with
respect to Aggressive Dogs.
7.03
Every Owner of an Aggressive Dog shall:
a. when the Aggressive Dog is not on the Owner's property, secure the
Aggressive Dog by a collar and Leash with a maximum length of one (1)
meter;
b. ensure the Aggressive Dog is not At Large within the City at any time; and
c. keep the Aggressive Dog Muzzled when the Dog is in any Public Place or
Off-Leash Area.
7.04
After one year of receiving notice that his or her dog is an Aggressive Dog, the
Owner of the Aggressive Dog may apply to the City for relief from the
requirements of Sections 7.03 (a) and (c) of this Bylaw provided that:
a. the City has received no further complaints in regard to that Dog's
Aggressive Behaviour; and
b. the Owner provides the City with proof and documentation that the
Owner and the Dog have successfully completed a course by a
recognized and accredited institution or trainer to address the Dog's
Aggressive Behaviour.
Dangerous Dogs
7.05
When the City or a Bylaw Compliance Officer determines a Dog is a Dangerous
Dog, the Bylaw Compliance Officer will issue written notice to the Owner of that
dog advising the Owner of the requirements of this Bylaw with respect to
Dangerous Dogs.
7.06
When a Dangerous Dog is outside its Owner's Dwelling Unit, the Owner shall:
a. ensure the Dangerous Dog remains Muzzled with a snugly fastened
muzzle;
b. secure the Dangerous Dog by a collar and Leash with a maximum length
of one (1) meter; and
c. keep the Dangerous Dog within a locked Dog Enclosure incapable of
being accessed by domestic animals, the public, or children.
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7.07 No Owner of a Dangerous Dog shall cause or permit the Dangerous Dog to enter
into or remain at any park, cemetery, ball field, sports field, playground, school
ground, swimming area, public beach, or Off-Leash Area at any time.
7.08
An Owner of a Dangerous Dog shall post a sign visible to the public at the front
and back of his or her property warning that a Dangerous Dog resides on the
property in accordance with Schedule 'B' of this Bylaw.
7.09
An Owner of a Dangerous Dog shall, within 15 days of being notified that the
Dog is a Dangerous Dog, obtain a microchip implant for the Dangerous Dog and
provide the City with identification proof that a microchip has been implanted in
the Dangerous Dog.
8.
Kennels
8.01
Every person who owns or operates a Kennel shall, in addition to the
requirements of other applicable City bylaws and regulation:
a. on request, provide the City with:
i. proof of ownership of the property on which the Kennel is located; or
ii. written approval to occupy and operate a Kennel on the property, from
the owner of the Property on which the Kennel is located; and
b. keep all Kennel buildings and facilities in a clean and sanitary condition at
all times.
8.02
Every owner or operator of a Kennel shall keep any Dogs and Cats in the care and
control of the Kennel inside a secure building between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and
7:00 a.m.
9.
Animal Shelter
9.01
The City authorizes the establishment, maintenance and operations of an Animal
Shelter and shall provide or arrange to provide such buildings, yards and
enclosures as may be deemed necessary for the operation of the Animal Shelter
and for the care and keeping of Dogs and Cats that have been impounded pursuant
to this Bylaw.
9.02
The Bylaw Compliance Officer shall provide for and give sufficient food and
water daily to all Dogs and Cats detained within the Animal Shelter
9.03
The Bylaw Compliance Officer shall ensure that the Animal Shelter is kept at the
required standard for the operation and cleanliness of such a facility.
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9.04
The City may authorize a Person, as its agent, to provide animal care, adoption
and fostering of dogs and cats.
10.
Seize and Impound
10.01 A Bylaw Compliance Officer may seize and impound any licensed OR unlicensed
Dog that is:
a. unlawfully At Large in the City;
b. straying or trespassing on private property;
c. violating any portion of this or any other Bylaw.
10.02 The Bylaw Compliance Officer shall attempt to notify the Owner of any
impounded Dog by telephone, mail, other contact information available under a
License, or other practical means, that the Dog has been impounded,
10.03 The City shall keep all impounded Dogs at the Animal Shelter for seventy-two
(72) hours from the time of impoundment, unless released by a Bylaw
Compliance Officer to the Owner within that period.
10.04 It shall be unlawful for any Person to release, rescue, or to attempt to release or
rescue, any Dog lawfully in the custody of the Animal Shelter or Bylaw
Compliance Officer, except as otherwise authorized by the Bylaw Compliance
Officer.
10.05 The Animal Shelter shall keep for each impounded animal:
a) the date the animal was impounded;
b) a description of the animal;
c) the place where the animal was seized, if applicable;
d) the name and contact information for the person who brought the animal
to be impounded;
e) the name and contact information for the person who applies to redeem the
animal, or who redeems the animal;
f) the date an animal is redeemed or disposed of; and
g) a description of the method and reason for release or disposition.
11.
Reclamation, Adoption or Humane Euthanization
11.01 An Owner may reclaim his or her impounded Dog on presenting proof of
ownership, and paying to the City all applicable fines, fees, and other charges as
set out in the Fees and Charges Bylaw.
11.02 If an Owner cannot be identified by the Bylaw Compliance Officer, or an Owner
notified of impoundment of his or her Dog does not appear at the Animal Shelter
to pay all applicable, fines, fees, and other charges as set out in the Fees and
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Charges Bylaw within seventy-two (72) hours of the impoundment, the City or its
agent may provide for the adoption, transfer to an animal care organization or to
humanely euthanize the Dog as provided for in this Bylaw.
11.03 Notwithstanding Sections 10.02, 10.03 or 11.02 of this Bylaw, the City, Bylaw
Compliance Officer, or agent, may cause an impounded Dog to be humanely
euthanized by a licensed veterinarian immediately upon impoundment if a
licensed veterinarian reasonably determines the Dog is severely diseased, severely
injured, or is experiencing intolerable suffering, and that the Dog's condition is
irremediable.
11.04 Every person adopting a Dog or Cat from the City's agent, shall be liable for the
adoption fee to the Agent, including the fees to vaccinate and neuter or spay the
Dog or Cat.
12.
Hens
12.01 No person shall own, keep or possess any poultry, except for hens in areas
designated for that use in the City's Zoning Bylaw, as amended from time to time,
in a fenced rear yard and/or side yard of the property, behind or beside the
dwelling.
12.02 An Owner who keeps hens must:
a. reside at the property where the hens are kept, and obtain written permission
from persons owning said property if rental;
b. keep no more than 5 hens on a property;
c. possess a valid hen-keeping license from the City by completing and
submitting a registration form and an application form issued by the City, and
paying the fee as set out in the Fees and Charges Bylaw;
d. supply a Hen Enclosure that is not accessible to wildlife or animals and is at
least 0.9 square meters (9.69 square feet) per hen with any combination of
vegetated and bare earth;
e. not attach the Hen Enclosure/Coop to any other structure or dwelling on the
property;
f. not situate the Hen Enclosure/Coop within 5 meters (16.4 feet) of a
neighbouring dwelling's windows or doors;
g. maintain Hen Enclosure/Coop is enclosed entirely on all sides and the top;
h. provide one Coop at least 0.5 square meters (5.38 square feet) per hen of floor
area and no more than 2 meters (6.56 feet) in height containing at least one
perch and one nest box for each hen;
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i. ensure that size of the Coop and Hen Enclosure combined is no greater than
7.5 square meters (80.73 square feet) in area;
j. provide each hen with food, water, shelter, light, ventilation, veterinary care,
and opportunities for essential behaviours such as scratching, dust-bathing,
and roosting;
k. maintain each Hen Enclosure and Coop in good repair and keep the enclosure
in sanitary condition, free from vermin, noxious smells and substances;
l. keep hen feed enclosed in an airtight container outside of the Hen
Enclosure/Coop, store feed containers in a location not accessible by wildlife
or other animals, and take steps to reduce other wildlife attractants;
m. not sell or use eggs produced by hens, except for personal consumption;
n. not slaughter any hen on the property;
o. not release any hen into the wild; and
p. not bury a hen on the property.
12.03 Roosters shall not be kept within the City boundary.
13.
No Interference
13.01 No person shall obstruct or interfere with a Bylaw Compliance Officer in the
lawful exercise of his or her duties under this Bylaw.
14.
Right of Inspection / Enforcement
14.01 Pursuant to Section 16 of the Community Charter, a Bylaw Compliance Officer
may enter at all reasonable times and with reasonable notice upon any property
within the City in order to ascertain whether the provisions of this Bylaw are
being complied with.
14.02 Upon request by a Bylaw Compliance Officer, an Owner in contravention of any
provision of this Bylaw shall stop and provide the Bylaw Compliance Officer
with proof of or identification giving his or her full name, current address and
birth date.
14.03 A Bylaw Compliance Officer is hereby authorized to issue orders verbally or in
writing to every person who owns, keeps, or has custody, care or control of an
animal which is in contravention of this Bylaw, and said person shall be
responsible for the carrying out of every requirement of every such order.
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15.
Penalties
15.01 A person commits an offence and is subject to the penalties imposed by this
Bylaw, the City's Municipal Ticket Information System Bylaw No. 2082, and the
Offence Act if that person contravenes a provision of this Bylaw, consents to or
allows or permits anything to be done contrary to this Bylaw, or neglects or
refrains to do anything required by this Bylaw.
15.02 Each day that a contravention of a provision of this Bylaw continues is a separate
offence.
15.03 This Bylaw is designated under the provisions of Section 264 of the Community
Charter as a Bylaw that may be enforced by means of a ticket in the form
prescribed.
16.
Severability
16.01 Each section of this Bylaw shall be severable and if any portion of this Bylaw is
held to be illegal or invalid by a Court of competent jurisdiction, the provision
may be severed and the illegality or invalidity shall not affect the validity of the
remainder of this Bylaw.
READ A FIRST TIME THE 27th DAY OF JUNE, 2017.
READ A SECOND TIME THE 27th DAY OF JUNE, 2017.
READ A THIRD TIME THE 27th DAY OF JUNE, 2017.
ADOPTED THIS 11th DAY OF JULY, 2017.
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Director of Corporate Administration
Mayor
Certified a true copy, this _____________ day of _____________, _______________.
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Animal Control Bylaw No. 2183
CONSOLIDATED COPY - Includes Amendments
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Schedule "A"
Animal Control Bylaw No. 2183
CONSOLIDATED COPY - Includes Amendments
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Schedule 'B'