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TOWN OF SIDNEY
BYLAW NO. 1965
A BYLAW TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONTROL AND LICENCING OF ANIMALS AND THE
OPERATION OF POUND FACILITIES IN THE TOWN OF SIDNEY
WHEREAS
Council may, pursuant to Section 703, 707 and 707.1 of the Local Government Act,
R.S.B.C. 1996 Chapter 323, and Sections 8, 47, 48 and 49 of the Community Charter, regulate the keeping
of animals, regulate animal nuisances, licence dogs and provide for animal pounds.
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Town of Sidney in open meeting assembled, enacts as follows:
Table of Contents
Part I
Citation
2
Part II
Interpretation
- Definitions
2
Part III
General
4
Part IV
Care, Control Licencing and Impounding of Animals
- Care of Animals
4
- Control of Dogs
5
- Dangerous Dogs
6
- Aggressive Dogs
6
- Licencing of Dogs
7
- Cats
7
- Impounding
7
- Off Leash Area
8
Part V
Control and Impounding of Farm Animals, Poultry and Rabbits
- Control of Farm Animals
8
- Control of Bees
8
- Impounding of Farm Animals, Poultry and Rabbits
8
- Control of Hens
9
Part VI
Feeding Wildlife
- Feeding Wildlife
9
Part VII
Enforcement
- Offences
10
- Penalty
10
- Inspection
10
Part VIII
Repeal, Severability and Headings
- Repeal
10
- Severability
10
- Headings
10
Schedule A
Dog Licence Fees
12
Hen-Keeping Permit Fee
12
Schedule B
Impoundment and Maintenance Fees
13
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PART I CITATION
1.0
This Bylaw may be cited for all purposes as Town of Sidney "Animal Licence and Control Bylaw
No. 1965, 2010".
PART II INTERPRETATION
2.0
DEFINITIONS:
Aggressive Dog - means a dog that has been designated as such by the Animal Control Officer on
the basis that:
(a)
It has, without justifiable provocation, displayed aggressive behaviour toward a person
or domestic animal; or
(b)
It has, without justifiable provocation, caused a minor injury to a person or domestic
animal.
Animal - includes a farm animal, dog, cat, rodent, fur bearing animal and wild animal.
Animal Control Officer - means a person designated by Council as an animal control officer for the
Town of Sidney or agent being employed or assigned to enforce this Bylaw and includes any bylaw
enforcement officers of the Town of Sidney and includes any peace officer.
At Large - means in a public place unless the animal is under control of the owner, or on private
property without the consent and knowledge of the owner or occupier of the private property.
Bantam - means any domestic fowl, which is a miniature of a standard breed and is raised primarily
as a pet and not for food or egg production.
Bee - means any of a various winged, hairy-bodies insects of the order Hymenoptera, characterized
by specialized structures for gathering nectar and pollen from flowers.
Bird - includes a bantam, ornamental bird, pigeon, dove, show bird and any type of poultry.
Bite - means contact with a person or domestic animal, including bruising, breaking, or puncturing of
the skin, caused by the teeth of a dog.
Collector - means the Treasurer-Collector of the Town of Sidney or any person authorized by Council
to perform the duties assigned in this Bylaw to the Collector.
Community Charter - means the British Columbia Community Charter S.B.C 2003 c.26, as amended
Council - means the Council of the Town of Sidney.
Dangerous Dog - means a dog that, as defined by the Community Charter:
(a)
has killed or seriously injured a person, or
(b)
has killed or seriously injured a domestic animal while in a public place or while on
public property other than property owned or occupied by the person responsible for
the dog, or
(c)
an Animal Control Officer has reasonable grounds to believe is likely to kill or seriously
injure a person.
Dog - means an animal of the canine species.
Dog Licence - means a licence for a dog for the current licencing year that has been paid for and has
been issued by the Town of Sidney.
Dog Owner - means any person:
(a)
Whose name appears on a dog licence;
(b)
Who is in possession of a dog;
(c)
Who has the care, custody or control of a dog; or
(d)
Who possesses, harbours or allows a dog to remain about a house, land or premises
owned or occupied by that person.
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Enclosure - means a fence or structure of at least six feet (6) in height forming an enclosure capable
of preventing the entry of a child under the age of ten (10) years and adequately constructed to prevent
a dog from escaping.
Farm Animal - means an animal that is generally raised on a farm and without limiting the generality
of the foregoing includes: cattle, horses, swine, sheep, goats, mules, and donkeys.
Guide Dog - means a dog that is trained as a guide dog for a person who is blind or visually or
physically impaired and is certified as a guide dog under the Guide Dog and Service Dog Act.
Habitually Noisy Dog - means a dog that barks, cries, howls, or emits any other sounds continuously
for over a ten (10) minute period and has done so on more than three (3) isolated incidents within a
seven (7) day time period.
Hen - means a domesticated female chicken that is at least four (4) months old. Does not include
roosters.
Hen Coop - means a covered and enclosed structure for the purpose of providing indoor shelter for
Hens. Does not include a Hen Outdoor Run.
Hen Enclosure - means a fully enclosed structure used for keeping Hens consisting of a Hen Coop
and a Hen Outdoor Run.
Hen Outdoor Run - means an enclosed structure that is attached to, and accessible from the Hen
Coop and is fully enclosed by wire fencing or similarly protective material, including from above, where
hens are restricted to a specific outside area which also provides protection from predators.
Impounded - means seized, delivered, received or taken into the Pound or into the custody of the
Pound Keeper or any Officer.
Incurable Disease - means any disease, sickness, injury or mutilation, which would inevitably result
in death, including without limitation, rabies.
Leash - means a line, chain, harness, or rope that does not exceed a length of 6 feet (1.83 meters)
and is of sufficient strength to restrain a dog without breaking.
Licenced Dog - means a Dog that is wearing, either on its collar or harness, a tag on which is stamped
figures corresponding to a dog Licence for that specific dog.
Keeping - means owning, possessing, having the care, custody or control of, or harbouring.
Kennel - means a place for the training, care, breeding or boarding of dogs.
Municipality - means the Town of Sidney.
Neutered Male Dog - means a male dog certified as neutered by a licenced veterinarian.
Officer - means any person appointed by Council as a Bylaw Enforcement Officer or Bylaw Inspector
and includes any Constable or Police Officer.
Park - means and includes, for the purpose of this Bylaw, public parks, playgrounds, green space,
driveways, paths, buildings or other land.
Pigeon - means all birds or the species Columbidae including doves.
Police Dog - means any dog owned by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police or Municipal Police Force
and trained to assist Police on investigations.
Poultry - means all such birds or fowl and without limiting the generality of the foregoing includes:
chickens, turkeys, geese, ducks, quail, hens, and pheasant.
Pound - means a facility, building, structure or enclosure suitable for the impounding and keeping of
animals and established pursuant to this Bylaw or any vehicle used by the Pound Keeper.
Pound Keeper - means any person appointed by Council and any person or persons acting under
the direction of the Pound Keeper.
Rabbit - means a burrowing gregarious herbivorous mammal of the hare family.
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Under Control - means, in relation to handling a dog while in a public space:
(a)
When the dog is attached to a leash held by its handler; or
(b)
When off leash:
i.
The dog does not approach other users of a public space, of any species,
without explicit permission;
ii.
The dog returns immediately to the handler when called and remains with the
handler until released, or stops immediately when told to and remains in place
until released by the handler;
iii.
The dog is always within the handler's sight; and
iv.
The dog does not chase wildlife or livestock, except under the direction of a
handler competent to direct the dog while engaged in animal husbandry or
lawful hunting or training activities.
Unlicenced Dog - means a dog, which is not a Licenced Dog.
Zoning Bylaw - means the Town of Sidney Zoning Bylaw.
PART III GENERAL
3.0
GENERAL:
(a)
The Council does hereby authorize:
i
The establishment, maintenance and operation of facilities for the impoundment of Animals
at such place or places and upon such premises, as Council may determine, by resolution;
(b)
The appointment, by resolution, of a Pound Keeper to maintain and operate the Pound or
Pounds established under this Bylaw;
(c)
The making of an agreement with such persons, firms, societies or corporations as may be fit
for the purpose of maintaining and operating a Pound, for regulating the conduct of the Pound,
and providing for the collection, distribution and payment of revenue and expenditures derived
from the operation of the Pound; and
(d)
Any Pound Keeper in charge of the Pound shall impound and detain all Animals delivered to
him and shall furnish them with reasonable food, water, shelter and care.
PART IV CARE, CONTROL, LICENCING AND IMPOUNDING OF ANIMALS
4.0
CARE OF ANIMALS:
(a)
No person may keep any animal unless the animal is provided with:
i
clean potable drinking water at all times and suitable food of sufficient quality and quantity to
allow for normal growth and the maintenance of normal body weight;
ii
food and water receptacles that are kept clean and disinfected and located so as to avoid
contamination by excreta;
iii the opportunity for periodic exercise sufficient to maintain good health; and
iv necessary veterinary medical care when the animal exhibits signs of pain or suffering.
(b)
No person may keep any 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:
i
that ensures protection of the animal from heat, cold and inclement weather that is appropriate
to the animal's weight and type of coat, such shelters to provide sufficient space to allow the
animal the ability to turn about freely and to easily stand, sit and lie in a normal position;
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ii
that is at least one and one half times the length of the animal and at least the animal's length
in width, and at least as high as the animal's height measured from the floor or ground to the
highest point of the animal when standing in a normal position, plus ten percent (10%); and
iii that is in an area to provide sufficient shade to protect the animal from the direct rays of the
sun at all times.
(c)
Any animal pen and run area must be cleaned and sanitized regularly and all excreta must be
removed at least once a day.
(d)
No person may cause an animal to be hitched, tied or fastened by any rope, chain or cord that
is directly tied around the animal's neck or to a choke collar.
(e)
No person shall allow animal excrement to accumulate on or about the land or premises
where an animal is kept.
(f)
No person shall cause an animal to be confined in an enclosed space, including an automobile,
without adequate ventilation.
(g)
No person may cause or allow any animal owned or harboured by them to be on any private
lands and premises without the consent of the owner or occupier of the lands and premises.
(h)
No person shall own, possess or harbour any animal suffering from any infectious or
contagious disease unless such animal is in isolation and under treatment for the cure of such
disease.
(i)
No person shall use a leg-hold or killing trap or snare within the Town of Sidney.
(j)
No person shall keep any animal hitched, tied or fastened to a fixed object as the primary
means of confinement for an extended period of time.
4.1
CONTROL OF DOGS:
(a)
A Dog Owner must not permit, suffer or allow a dog to be at large unless accompanied by and
under the effective control of a competent person by means of a leash
(b)
A Dog Owner must not cause, fail to prevent, permit, or allow their dog to harass, harm, bite,
or attack a person or animal.
(c)
No person shall keep more than four dogs over the age of four months on any parcel of land
within the Town of Sidney.
(d)
The owner of a dog shall not cause or allow any dog to defecate on any street, lane, park,
public school ground or any other public place, or on any private property other than the
property of the dog owner or the person having control of the dog, unless the person shall
immediately remove the excrement.
(e)
A Dog Owner must not permit, suffer or allow their dog to be in a Town of Sidney Park unless
it is kept in effective control as required in Sec 4.1 (a) or unless the Park is designated as an
off leash park as per Section 4.6.
(f)
A person must not keep or harbour a Habitually Noisy Dog
(g)
The owner of a female dog must not permit, suffer or allow their dog while it is in heat to be in
any place other than a building, cage, fenced-in, area or other place from which the dog cannot
escape so that she can not come in contact with other dogs.
(h)
A Dog Owner must comply with any order by the Animal Control Officer in relation to keeping
the dog for the safety of persons and the other animals.
(i)
A Dog Owner must notify the Animal Control Officer as provided in this bylaw.
(j)
Any dog that is designated Aggressive or Dangerous under this bylaw shall apply to the entirety
of all municipalities and lands within the Capital Regional District.
(k)
No person shall allow, suffer, or permit any dog to be present on or within any public park area
utilized as a picnic area, hard-surfaced sports court, exercise area, or playground, whether or
not the area is then in use.
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4.2
DANGEROUS DOGS
The owner or handler of a Dangerous Dog:
(a)
Must not cause or allow the dog to be on a highway, park or other public place, or on any
private lands or premises without the consent of the occupier, except
i.
if it is firmly held on a non-extendable leash by a person competent to restrain the dog,
and
ii.
if it is fitted with a sustainable muzzle as to prevent it from biting a person or domestic
animal;
(b)
Must, at all times while the dog is on the premises of its owner or handler, keep the dog
securely confined, either indoors or in an enclosed pen that is:
i.
At least 1.82 meters (6 feet) long, 1.22 meters (4 feet) wide, and 1.82 meters high;
ii.
Enclosed on all sides, top and bottom, with secure fencing or other secure material;
iii.
Capable of preventing the entry of children and the escape of the dog; and
iv.
Locked at all times when occupied by the dog; and
v.
Limited to occupancy by one Dangerous Dog and no other dog
(c)
Must not cause, permit, or allow the dog to enter an off-leash area
(d)
Must comply with any order by the Animal Control Officer in relation to keeping the dog for the
safety of persons and the other animals.
(e)
Must display a sign at each entrance to the premises where the dog is kept, indicating that a
dangerous dog is within the premises, capable of being read by a person approaching any
entrance or from the sidewalk or lane, if any, and posted so that it cannot be easily removed.
A person must not deface, alter or remove a sign required to be posted under this section.
(f)
Must notify the Animal Control Officer:
i.
As soon as possible, if the dog is loose or has attacked or bitten any person or other
animal;
ii.
Within 48 hours/ two (2) days;
i.
of any transfer of ownership of the dog, providing the Animal Control Officer
with the name, address, and telephone number of the new owner, or
ii.
if the dog has died and providing the Animal Control Officer with a certificate of
death from a veterinarian.
(g)
A person under the age of 19 years must not own or keep a Dangerous Dog or have the care
and control of a dangerous dog while in a public place.
4.2.1
AGGRESSIVE DOGS
The owner or handler of an Aggressive Dog:
(a)
Must not cause or allow the dog to be on a highway, park or other public place, or on any
private lands or premises without the consent of the occupier, except if it is firmly held on a
non-extendable leash by a person competent to restrain the dog
(b)
Must, at all times while the dog is on the premises of its owner or handler, keep the dog
securely confined, either indoors or within a fenced area sufficient to prevent the escape of the
dog or securely tethered so as to prevent the dog from leaving the premises
(c)
Must not cause, permit, or allow the dog to enter an off-leash area
(d)
Must comply with any order by the Animal Control Officer in relation to keeping the dog for the
safety of persons and the other animals.
(e)
The owner of an Aggressive Dog must notify the Animal Control Officer:
i.
As soon as possible, if the dog is loose or has attacked or bitten any person or other
animal;
ii.
Within 48 hours/ two (2) days;
i.
of any transfer of ownership of the dog, providing the Animal Control Officer
with the name, address, and telephone number of the new owner, or
ii.
if the dog has died and providing the Animal Control Officer with a certificate of
death from a veterinarian.
(f)
The owner of an Aggressive Dog may apply to the Animal Control Officer in writing to remove
the designation of Aggressive Dog after the Animal Control Officer is satisfied;
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(i)
six (6) months have elapsed from the date of designation and;
(ii)
the dog has successfully completed a dog behaviour training program conducted by a
qualified professional trainer and;
(iii)
the dog has permanent identification
(iv)
the dog is no longer aggressive or threatening to persons or other animals.
(v)
a designation of Aggressive Dog may only be removed once.
4.3
LICENCING OF DOGS:
(a)
No person shall own, possess or harbour an unlicenced dog within the boundaries of the Town
of Sidney;
(b)
No person shall allow any excrement to remain on any public place or private property other
than that owned by the dog owner;
(c)
No person shall keep more than four (4) dogs on any property;
(d)
A person who owns, possesses or harbours any Dogs before the first day of January in each
year shall obtain a Dog Licence in accordance with the provisions of this Bylaw;
(e)
A dog Licence issued pursuant to this Bylaw is valid for the Licencing Year in which it is
purchased and shall expire on the 31st day of December in that licence year;
(f)
Application for and the issuance of a Dog Licence shall be the responsibility of the Collector,
the Pound Keeper and such other persons as may be appointed by Council;
(g)
Every person who obtains a Dog Licence shall be given a tag which shall be, at all times,
fastened to a collar or harness worn by the dog for which the dog Licence was obtained;
(h)
The number on the Dog Licence shall correspond to the stamped number on the tag;
(i)
Where a Dog Owner finds that the tag issued by the Town has been lost, destroyed or
mutilated, the Dog Owner shall acquire for the remainder of the current licencing year a
replacement tag, upon producing proof of purchase of a valid Dog Licence and upon payment
of a prescribed fee;
(j)
The Dog Licence Fees pursuant to this Bylaw shall be those set out in Schedule "A" attached
to and forming part of this Bylaw; and
(k)
Notwithstanding Section 4.3(a) of this Bylaw, the following Dogs need not have a Dog Licence:
i.
A trained guide Dog owned or utilized by a blind person; and
ii. A Dog owned and utilized as an R.C.M.P. or municipal police service dog.
4.4
CATS:
(a)
No person shall keep, harbour or have in his possession any cat suffering from any
infectious or contagious disease, unless such cat is in isolation and under treatment for the
cure of such disease; and
(b)
No person shall keep shelter or harbour more than four (4) cats over the age of four (4) months
on any parcel within the Town of Sidney.
4.5
IMPOUNDING:
(a)
The Pound Keeper may seize and impound any dog, which is found by him to be at large
within the Town;
(b)
The Pound Keeper, upon seizure and impoundment of a dog at large, shall make every effort
to inform the dog owner, if known, that the dog has been seized and impounded;
(c)
If after the expiration of not less than seventy-two (72) hours the Impounded Dog is not
claimed, the Pound Keeper may, on the expiration of this period, destroy or place such dog for
adoption;
(d)
The Pound Keeper, upon receiving a certificate from a qualified veterinarian that an impounded
dog is suffering from infectious or contagious disease, may immediately destroy that
Impounded dog;
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(e)
The Pound Keeper may, upon receipt of a dog delivered to him by a Peace Officer or a member
of the general public, deal with that dog in the same manner as other dogs received and
retained by him pursuant to this Bylaw;
(f)
The Pound Keeper shall maintain a log book, in which he shall record the description of every
dog impounded, the name of the person who impounded the dog, the time and location of the
impoundment, the fees owing and the manner of disposal of the impounded dog; and
(g)
The impoundment fees and maintenance fees for dogs, shall be those set out in Schedule
"B", attached to and forming part of this Bylaw.
4.6
OFF LEASH AREA:
Off leash dog areas include:
(a)
Peter Grant Park
(b)
Any area or enclosure signed for off-leash use as designated by the Director of Engineering.
PART V CONTROL AND IMPOUNDING OF FARM ANIMAL, POULTRY AND RABBITS
5.0
CONTROL OF FARM ANIMALS:
(a)
No person shall suffer or permit any Farm Animal owned by him or in his charge to:
i.
Stray or trespass on a highway;
ii.
Stray or trespass in a public place;
iii.
Stray or trespass on private property; and
iv.
Graze on unfenced land, unless they are securely tethered.
(b)
No person shall keep or harbour any farm animals, poultry, or rabbit on any parcel of land,
excluding Hens.
5.1
CONTROL OF BEES:
(a)
No person shall keep or harbour Bees on any parcel of land under 750 square metres; and
(b)
No person shall keep or harbour Bees in excess of two (2) beehives on any parcel of land over
750 square metres.
5.2
IMPOUNDING OF FARM ANIMALS, POULTRY, RABBITS AND BEES:
(a)
The Pound Keeper or any other designated person may seize and impound Farm Animals,
Poultry, Rabbits or Bees found in contravention of Part IV and V of this Bylaw;
(b)
An impounded Farm Animal, Poultry or Rabbits may be reclaimed by their owner, upon proof of
ownership and paying to the Pound Keeper. The impoundment fees and maintenance fees for
Farm Animals, Poultry or Rabbits as set out in Schedule "B";
(c)
The Pound Keeper shall inform the owner, if known, of the impoundment of their Animal;
(d)
If, after the expiration of not less than seventy-two (72) hours, the Impounded Farm Animals,
Poultry or Rabbits have not been claimed and the impoundment fees and the maintenance fees
not paid, the Pound Keeper may destroy or advertise for sale such Animals by public auction,
for the best price that can be obtained provided such price exceeds the amount of the
impoundment fees and the maintenance fees;
(e)
A sale shall be deemed to be duly advertised by publishing notice of the sale in at least one
issue of the newspaper circulating in the Town. There shall be at least three (3) business days
between the date of the notice and the date of the sale; and
(f)
The Pound Keeper shall maintain a log book in which he shall record the number and description
of Impounded Farm Animals, Poultry or Rabbits; the date, time and location of the impoundment;
and the impoundment fees and maintenance fee owing.
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5.3 CONTROL OF HENS:
(a)
A resident must first apply for and obtain a Hen-Keeping Permit from the Town of Sidney prior
to acquiring Hens and keeping them at any location.
(b)
A new Hen-Keeping Permit shall be required in the event of the construction of a new Hen
Enclosure, or an alteration in the siting or size of an existing Hen Enclosure.
(c)
A maximum of five (5) Hens are permitted to be kept on a property where permitted by this
bylaw.
(d)
Hens are permitted only on properties where a Single-Family Dwelling, as defined in the
Zoning Bylaw, is the primary use on the property.
(e)
Hens may not be kept on any parcel of land having an area less than 550 square metres.
(f)
The owner of the hens must reside on the parcel where the hens are to be kept or the
occupant must have written permission from the property owner.
(g)
No person shall keep Hens on a parcel of land unless they are kept in a Hen Enclosure which:
i.
Is located at least 3 metres from side lot lines.
ii.
Is located at least 3 metres from the rear lot line.
iii.
Is located at least 4.5 metres from any door or window of a residential building.
iv.
Is located in the rear yard of the parcel, as defined by the Zoning Bylaw.
v.
Is not more than 2.4 metres in height.
vi.
Provides each Hen with at least 0.37 square metres (4 square feet) of Hen Coop
floor area.
vii.
Provides each Hen with at least 0.92 square metres (10 square feet) of Hen Outdoor
Run area.
viii.
Occupies an area of land not exceeding 9.2 square metres (99 square feet).
(h)
Any person keeping Hens on a parcel of land shall comply with the following requirements:
i.
The Hen Enclosure shall be maintained in good repair; shall be kept free from
vermin; and shall be regularly cleaned to minimize obnoxious smells and
substances.
ii.
Any manure shall be stored in a pest and vermin proof container.
iii.
Unused manure shall be removed from the parcel in a timely manner.
iv.
Hens shall be kept for personal use only and the sale of eggs, manure, meat, or
other products derived from Hens shall not be permitted on the parcel.
v.
The storage of food supply for Hens shall be kept in a pest and vermin proof
container.
vi.
No Hens shall be slaughtered or buried on the parcel.
vii.
No Hens shall be kept in any building used for human habitation.
(i)
Any person keeping Hens shall:
i.
Provide each Hen with food, water, light, ventilation, and care sufficient to maintain
the Hen in good health.
ii.
Immediately consult a licensed veterinarian in the event that a Hen becomes
infected with an infectious or communicable disease.
(j)
No person shall permit any Hens under their control to:
i.
Run at large, stray, or graze on any highway, park, or public space.
ii.
Trespass on any private property.
PART VI FEEDING WILDLIFE
6.0
FEEDING WILDLIFE
(a)
A person must not, within the Town of Sidney, intentionally feed or leave food out for the
purposes of feeding:
i
Raccoons;
ii
Deer;
iii
Seagulls;
iv
Canada Geese;
v
Swans;
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vi
Ducks;
vii
rock doves (pigeons);
viii
crows; or
ix
feral rabbits.
(b)
Section 6(a) does not apply to a person who is engaging in hunting or trapping wildlife in
accordance with the Wildlife Act and its regulations.
PART VII ENFORCEMENT
7.0
OFFENCES:
Information may be laid:
i.
In accordance with the procedures set out in the Offence Act; or
ii.
By means of a ticket under the Local Government Act or Community Charter.
The Offence Act, where applicable, shall apply to proceedings under this Bylaw.
7.1
PENALTY:
Except as otherwise provided in this Bylaw, any person who violates any of the provisions of this Bylaw
or who suffers or permits any act or thing to be done in contravention of this Bylaw, or who refuses, or
omits or neglects to fulfil, observe, carry out or perform any duty or obligation imposed by this Bylaw
shall be liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding two thousand dollars ($2,000.00) but not
less than the fines set out in the Schedule in the Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw.
7.2
INSPECTION:
(a)
No persons shall obstruct or interfere with the Pound Keeper in the performance of his
duties; and
(b)
The Pound Keeper may enter, at all reasonable times, upon any property subject to this
Bylaw in order to ascertain whether this Bylaw is being obeyed.
PART VIII REPEAL, SEVERABILITY AND HEADINGS
8.0
REPEAL:
That Town of Sidney "Animal Licence and Control Bylaw No. 1792, 2004" and all amendments thereto
are hereby repealed.
8.1
SEVERABILITY:
Any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this Bylaw, which is for any reason held to be
invalid by the decision of any Court of competent jurisdiction, may be severed from the balance of this
Bylaw without affecting the validity of the remaining portions of this Bylaw.
8.2
HEADINGS:
Section headings, the table of contents and parenthetical expression do not form part of this Bylaw.
They are included for convenience only and must not be used in interpreting this Bylaw.
Introduced and read a first time this
26th
day of April, 2010.
Read a second time this
26th
day of April, 2010.
Bylaw No. 1965 - Animal Licence and Control Bylaw (Consolidated) Page 11
Read a third time this
26th
day of April, 2010.
Reconsidered and finally adopted this
10th
day of May, 2010.
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MAYOR
CORPORATE ADMINISTRATOR
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(amendment -01) Bylaw 2041, February 2014
(amendment -02) Bylaw 2265, February 2024
(amendment -03) Bylaw 2294, August 2025
(amendment -04) Bylaw 2305, January 2026
Bylaw No. 1965 - Animal Licence and Control Bylaw (Consolidated) Page 12
SCHEDULE A
DOG LICENCE FEES
LICENCE FEES:
1.
The owner of every dog shall pay an annual licence fee for that dog assessed as follows:
(a)
Neutered or spayed dog .............................................................................
$35.00
(b)
Dog that is not either neutered or spayed ........................................................
$45.00
(c)
Aggressive dog, additional to the fee outlined in either (a) or (b) above ..................
$75.00
(d)
Dangerous dog, additional to the fee outlined in either (a) or (b) above ..................
$100.00
2.
Discount to be applied to each licence fee if paid by the last working day in February ......
$5.00
3.
No licence fee shall be charged for guide dogs or police dogs;
4.
Where a dog has been moved into the Town between the first (1st) day of March and the
thirtieth (30th) day of June, the licence fee shall be as follows
(a)
Neutered or spayed dog .............................................................................
$30.00
(b)
Dog that is not either neutered or spayed ........................................................
$45.00
(c)
Aggressive dog, additional to the fee outlined in either (a) or (b) above ..................
$60.00
(d)
Dangerous dog, additional to the fee outlined in either (a) or (b) above ..................
$80.00
5.
Where a dog has been moved into the Town after the thirtieth (30th) day of June, the licence
fee shall be as follows:
(a)
Neutered or spayed dog .............................................................................
$15.00
(b)
Dog that is not either neutered or spayed ........................................................
$25.00
(c)
Aggressive dog, additional to the fee outlined in either (a) or (b) above ..................
$45.00
(d)
Dangerous dog, additional to the fee outlined in either (a) or (b) above ..................
$60.00
Hen-Keeping Permit Fee
1. Hen-Keeping Permit ................................................................................. $100.00
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SCHEDULE B
IMPOUNDMENT AND MAINTENANCE FEES
THE IMPOUNDMENT FEES AND MAINTENANCE FEES FOR DOGS SHALL BE AS FOLLOWS:
IMPOUNDMENT FEES:
First impoundment........................................................................................
$75.00
Second impoundment ................................................................................................. $100.00
Third impoundment ..................................................................................................... $150.00
Each subsequent impoundment in the same calendar year .......................................... $200.00
MAINTENANCE FEES:
Each day or partial day of the period of impoundment ................................................... $25.00
The owner of the dog must also pay any outstanding licence fees before the dog is released.
THE IMPOUNDMENT FEES AND MAINTENANCE FEES FOR CATS, BIRDS, FARM ANIMALS AND
ANY OTHER ANIMAL SHALL BE AS FOLLOWS:
IMPOUNDMENT FEES:
Cats..........................................................................................................
$25.00
Poultry or Birds........................................................................................... $10.00
All other animals not otherwise stated.............................................................. $10.00
MAINTENANCE FEES:
Each day or partial day of the period of impoundment:
Cats..........................................................................................................
$15.00
Poultry or Birds........................................................................................... $5.00 All
other animals not otherwise stated.............................................................. $5.00