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Village of Telkwa Animal Control
Bylaw No. 691, 2019
INDEX OF AMENDING BYLAWS
This document has been reproduced for convenience only and is a consolidation of
the "Village of Telkwa Animal Control Bylaw No. 691" with the following amending
bylaws:
Amendment Bylaw
Adopted Date
No. 716
November 12, 2020
NOTE TO USER
WHEREAS each bylaw consolidation shall be proof, in the absence of evidence to
the contrary, of the original bylaw, of all bylaws amending it and of the fact of
adoption of the original and all amending bylaws, pursuant to the "Village of Telkwa
Consolidation of Bylaws Authorization Bylaw No. 711, 2020", which was adopted on
the 10th day of November, 2020;
This consolidation is hereby certified to be a true and correct copy, this 12th day of
November, 2020.
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Corporate Officer
Village of Telkwa
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THE CORPORATION OF THE VILLAGE OF TELKWA
ANIMAL CONTROL AND LICENSING BYLAW NO. 691, 2019
Being a Bylaw to provide for the regulation, control and licensing of dogs and other
animals within the Village of Telkwa.
WHEREAS pursuant to the Community Charter, Council is empowered to regulate,
prohibit and impose requirements in relation to animals within the Village of Telkwa;
AND WHEREAS it is deemed necessary to provide for the licensing and control of dogs
and other animals within the Village of Telkwa;
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Village of Telkwa, in open
meeting assembled, enacts as follows:
SECTION 1 - CITATION AND REPEAL
1.1 This Bylaw may be cited for all purposes as "Village of Telkwa Animal Control
Bylaw No. 691, 2019".
1.2 That Village of Telkwa Animal Control Bylaw No. 623, 2017 and all amendments
thereto are hereby repealed.
1.3 If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase in this Bylaw is for any
reason held to be invalid by a decision of any Court of competent jurisdiction, the
decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion of the Bylaw.
SECTION 2 - DEFINITIONS
In this Bylaw, unless the context otherwise requires:
"Aggressive Dog" means a dog that meets one or more of the following conditions:
a) has, without provocation, aggressively pursued or harassed a person or other
animal or has demonstrated a propensity, tendency or disposition to do so; or
b) has, without provocation, bitten or caused non-serious injury to a person or
another animal or has demonstrated a propensity, tendency or disposition to do
so; or
c) an Animal Control Officer has reasonable grounds to believe is likely to cause
injury to a person or animal.
"Animal" includes a rabbit, horse, mule, donkey, swine, sheep, or goat, and a turkey,
goose, duck, other poultry, pigeons, as well as any cattle or fur-bearing animal or other
animal by whatever technical or familiar name known.
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"Animal Control Officer" means a person appointed by the Corporation of the Village of
Telkwa to carry out the provisions of this Bylaw. The duties and authorities of the
Animal Control Officer, as defined in this Bylaw, may be delegated by the Corporation of
the Village of Telkwa to the Bylaw Enforcement Officer.
"At Large" with reference to a dog means:
a) a dog that is located elsewhere than on the premises of the person owning or
having custody, care or control of the dog, that is not under the immediate charge
and control of a responsible and competent person;
b) a dog located upon a highway or other public place, including a school ground or
park, that is not secured on a leash to a responsible and competent person;
c) a dog that is not securely fastened so that it is unable to roam or not confined
within an enclosure; or
d) a dangerous dog that is on the premises of the owner that is not contained in an
enclosure or securely confined within a dwelling.
"Bylaw Enforcement Officer" means a person designated by the Village of Telkwa to be
responsible for enforcing this Bylaw and for processing and issuing licences under this
bylaw, except where otherwise provided.
"Cattle" includes any cow or other animal of the bovine species.
"Claimed" means to pay all applicable fines and take possession of the animal.
"Companion Animal" means domestic animals that are not currently listed in the
Livestock Protection Regulations.
"Competent Person" means a person who is able to exercise control over the animal.
"Collector" means the person appointed by Council to collect fees and fines.
"Council" means duly elected Municipal Council of the Corporation of the Village of
Telkwa.
"Dangerous Dog" means any dog to which any of the following applies:
a) any dog with a known propensity, tendency, or disposition to attack without
provocation either domestic animals or humans or otherwise threaten the safety
of persons or domestic animals;
b) that has killed or seriously injured a human being or domestic animal;
c) that has killed or seriously injured a human being or domestic animal while in a
public place or while on private property, other than on the owner's property;
d) any dog which, when not provoked, attacks, chases, or approaches a person(s)
upon the street, sidewalk, or any public grounds in a menacing fashion or
apparent attitude of attack; or
e) that an Animal Control Officer has reasonable grounds to believe is likely to kill
or seriously injure a person or domestic animal.
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Notwithstanding the above, a dog shall not be deemed to be a "dangerous dog" if the
bite, attack, or the threat of attack was sustained by a person who, at the time, was
committing a wilful trespass or other tort upon the premises occupied by the owner of
the dog, or was teasing, tormenting, abusing or assaulting the dog, or was committing
or attempting to commit a crime.
"Dog" means a male or female domesticated dog.
"Domestic Animal" means an animal that is tame or kept, or that has been or is being
sufficiently tamed or kept, to serve some purpose for the use of people and that is listed
under the Livestock Protection Act.
"Enclosure" means:
a) a locked pen or other structure having secure sides and a secure top, and if it
has no bottom secured to the sides, the sides must be embedded in the ground
to a minimum depth of four hundred and fifty (450) millimetres and constructed to
prevent the entry of young children and the escape of the dangerous dog;
b) the locked pen or other structure shall provide the dangerous dog with shelter
from the elements and be of the minimum dimensions of one and one-half (1.5)
metres by three (3) metres and be a minimum of one and one-half (1.5) metres in
height; and
c) the locked pen or other structure shall not be within one (1) metre of the property
line or within five (5) metres of a neighbouring dwelling unit.
"Highway" means any highway, street, road or public alleyway.
"Impounded" means when a dog or an animal is seized, delivered, received or taken
into the pound or into custody by the Animal Control Officer or Bylaw Enforcement
Officer.
"Kennel" means a place where more than three (3) dogs are bred, reared, trained or
boarded.
"Leash" means a line, thong or chain used for the purpose of restraining a dog and
which does not exceed 183 centimetres (6 feet) in length and which is made of
materials of sufficient strength that the dog cannot break it.
"Licence" means a licence issued under this Bylaw for the current licence year.
"Licence Year" means the period from January 1st to December 31st in any year.
"Muzzle" means a humane device which covers or secures the mouth of an animal and
is designed to prevent it from biting.
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"Neutered" means the sterilization of a female animal by removing the ovaries or of a
male animal by removing the testicles or by any method of pharmaceutical sterilization
approved by the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association.
"Owner" means any person, partnership, association or corporation that owns,
possesses or has control, care or custody over an animal.
"Peace Officer" means a member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
"Person" includes any corporation, partnership, or party and the heirs, executors,
administrators, and other legal representatives of such person to whom the context can
apply according to law.
"Police Officer" means a member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
"Pound" means the facility designated by the Village of Telkwa, which is used for the
temporary housing and care of animals that have been impounded pursuant to the
Bylaw.
"Prohibited Animal" means an animal of any species listed in "Schedule A" of this Bylaw,
including animals that are hybrids of these species.
"Redeemed" means all applicable fines and charges have been paid and the animal has
been recovered.
"Unlicensed Dog" means any dog for which the licence fee for the current year has not
been paid to the Village and/or to which a current tag, issued by the Village is not
attached.
"Veterinary Clinic" means any building, structure or premises in which an animal
sickness, diagnosis and treatment is carried out and which may include hospitalization.
"Village" means the Corporation of the Village of Telkwa.
"Wildlife" means Wildlife as defined by the BC Wildlife Act and/or other animals
indigenous to Canada whose ownership in captivity violates Provincial or Federal
Canadian statutes.
SECTION 3 - LICENSING OF DOGS
3.1 No person shall own or keep any dog aged four (4) months or more within the
Village of Telkwa unless such dog is licensed as provided by this bylaw.
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3.2 Every person applying for a licence for a neutered or spayed dog shall present
written certification from a licensed veterinarian or a sworn statement that the dog
has been neutered or spayed.
3.3 The owner of a dog within Village boundaries shall obtain an annual licence for
such dog by paying the fee outlined in the Fees and Charges Bylaw.
3.4 Every licence and corresponding licence tag issued for a dog under this bylaw:
a) expires on the 31st day of December of the year in which it was issued; and
b) is transferable to another dog of the same owner, only in the event of death to
the licensed dog and following written notice to the Village.
3.5 When a licence or licence tag is lost or destroyed, the person to whom the original
licence was issued may be issued a replacement tag for the fee set out in the Fees
and Charges Bylaw.
3.6 Fees paid for a dog licence are not refundable.
3.7 Where the owner of a dog in respect of which a licence has been issued under this
Bylaw ceases to be the owner, the licence shall be cancelled.
3.8 The owner shall ensure that any dog taken off of the owner's property is fitted with
a collar, leash, and licence tag issued pursuant to this Bylaw.
3.9 Dogs that are trained and required as a guide or for assistance to a disabled
person shall be licensed, but the licence fee shall be waived for such dogs.
3.10 The Village shall keep a complete registry of all licensed dogs, indicating the dates
of registration the name and description of each dog, and the name and address of
each owner.
3.11 The owner of any licensed dog shall, within thirty days of the owner's change of
address, notify the Village of such change of address.
SECTION 4 - DOG AND OTHER ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL
4.1
No person shall suffer or permit any dog owned, possessed or harboured by
them:
a) to run at large within the Village;
b) to do any act that injures a person or persons;
c) to do any act that injures an animal or animals.
4.2
Notwithstanding subsection 4.1, a dog is not required to be on a leash while in a
designated off-leash area.
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4.3
If an animal defecates on any public or private property other than the property of
its owner, the owner shall remove such feces immediately and dispose in a waste
container or other sanitary means.
4.4
No person shall own any dog unless the dog is with:
a) clean potable drinking water at all times and suitable food in sufficient quality
and quantity to allow for normal growth and maintenance of normal body
weight;
b) food and water receptacles that are kept clean and disinfected and located
so as to avoid contamination by excreta;
c) the opportunity for periodic exercise to maintain good physical and mental
health, including the opportunity to be unfettered from a fixed area; and
d) necessary veterinary care when the dog exhibits signs of pain, suffering,
illness or disease.
4.5
No person shall own a dog which normally resides outside or which is kept
outside unless the dog is provided with outside shelter that:
a) ensures the protection of the dog from heat, cold and wet that is appropriate
for the dog's weight and type of coat and provides sufficient space to allow
the dog the ability to turn about freely and stand, sit or lie easily in a normal
position;
b) is at least 1 ½ times the length of the dog's length in width and at least as
high as the dog's height measured from the ground to the highest point of
the dog when the dog is standing in a normal position; and
c) is in an area to provide sufficient shade to protect the dog from the direct
rays of the sun at all times.
4.6
No person may cause an animal to be hitched, tired or fastened to a fixed object
where a choke collar or choke chain forms part of the securing apparatus, or
where a rope or cord is tied directly around the animal's neck.
4.7
No person may cause an animal to be hitched, tied or fastened to a fixed object
for longer than six (6) hours within a twenty-four (24) hour period.
4.8
No person may cause an animal to be confined in an enclosed space or vehicle,
including a car, without adequate ventilation. 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.
4.9
An owner having custody of a female dog in heat shall confine the animal during
the ovulation period.
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4.10 It is expected that dogs will bark given the regular comings and goings of a
neighbourhood. However, an owner shall ensure his or her animal does not
vocalize excessively or in any manner which might reasonably disturb the peace
and enjoyment of any neighbourhood, being more than one household, in the
following manners:
a) continuously for ten (10) minutes or more without significant periods of rest
b) sporadically for a cumulative total of fifteen (15) minutes or more within one
(1) hour; or
c) otherwise in such a manner as to cause a nuisance;
d) at any time during the hours of 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
4.11 No owner of a dog shall permit his or her dog to, without provocation:
a) chase, bite or attack any person or domesticated animal; or
b) cause damage to any property.
Should a dog attack and/or bite any person or domesticated animal, the Animal
Control Officer may deem the dog to be an aggressive or dangerous dog and the
owner of the dog will be subject to the regulations set out in Section 5 herein.
4.12 No person shall own more than three (3) dogs unless they are licensed as a dog
kennel.
4.13 No owner shall keep his or her animal in an unsanitary environment.
4.14 For the purposes of subsection 4.13, an environment is considered unsanitary
when it contains objects that may cause injury to any person or animal or where it
contains an accumulation of fecal matter, an odour, insect infestation, rodent
attractants, or other conditions which endanger the health of any person or
animal, or which disturbs or are likely to disturb the enjoyment, comfort or
convenience of any person or animal.
4.15 No person shall operate or carry on a pony ride, petting zoo or circus exhibition or
show unless a letter signed by a member of the British Columbia Veterinary
Medical Association certifying that the animals are in good health is received by
the Village office at least one (1) month prior to the day of the proposed
performance.
SECTION 5 - DANGEROUS/AGGRESSIVE DOGS
5.1
The owner of a dangerous dog must be at least nineteen (19) years of age.
5.2
On the first day that the Village office is open for business after a dog has been
declared a dangerous dog, or that a person becomes the owner of a dangerous
dog, the own shall attend at the Village office:
a) to pay the fee set out in the Fees and Charges Bylaw for licensing a
dangerous dog;
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b) to have the dangerous dog photographed and the photo retained at the
Village office for identification purposes;
c) to provide to the Animal Control Officer proof of public liability insurance in
the amount of not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000) for the entire
period of the dog licence to cover both the premises where the dangerous
dog is kept and all claims arising out of dog bites or dog attacks, wherever
they may occur, caused by the dog for which the licence is sought.
5.3
Every owner of a dangerous dog shall notify in writing an Animal Control Officer
within three (3) days should the dangerous dog be moved, sold, gifted or
transferred to another person, or die, and the owner remains liable for the actions
of the dangerous dog until such notice is given.
5.4
Every owner of a dangerous dog shall immediately notify an Animal Control
Officer when that dog is running at large.
5.5
The owner of a dangerous dog shall ensure that when the dog is on the property
of the owner, it is either securely confined:
a) indoors and under the control of a person who is at least nineteen (19) years
of age; or
b) outdoors within an enclosure as required by this Bylaw, constructed to
prevent the escape of the dangerous dog and capable of preventing the entry
of any person not in control of the dog.
5.6
When the dangerous dog is off the property on which it normally resides, the
owner of a dangerous dog shall at all times:
a) ensure the dog is securely muzzled;
b) ensure the dog is on a leash which does not exceed one point two (1.2)
metres in length, in a manner that prevents it from chasing, injuring or biting
other domestic animals or humans as well as preventing damage to public or
private property; and
c) ensure the dog is under the control of a person who is at least nineteen (19)
years of age.
5.7
The owner of a dangerous dog shall ensure that the dog does not:
a) chase, injure or bite a person;
b) chase, injure or bite a domestic animal;
c) run at large; or
d) damage private or public property.
5.8
On the first day the Village office is open for business after a dog has been
declared an aggressive dog, or that a person becomes the owner of an
aggressive dog, the owner shall attend at the Village office to pay the fee set out
in the Fees and Charges Bylaw for licensing an aggressive dog.
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5.9
Every owner of an aggressive dog shall notify in writing the Animal Control
Officer within three (3) days should the aggressive dog be moved, sold, gifted or
transferred to another person, or die, and the owner remains liable for the actions
of the aggressive dog until such notice is given.
5.10 Every owner of an aggressive dog shall ensure that at any time the dog is off the
owner's property, the dog is:
a) securely muzzled;
b) on a leash in a manner that prevents it from chasing, injuring or biting other
domestic animals or humans as well as preventing damage to public or
private property; and
c) under the control of a person at least nineteen (19) years of age that is
competent to control the aggressive dog.
SECTION 6 - IMPOUNDMENT
6.1
Any person may seize any dog found at large and deliver it to the pound.
6.2
The Bylaw Enforcement Officer may secure and transport any dog running at
large in a dog trap designed for this purpose or any other secure, humane
method for this purpose.
6.3
The Bylaw Enforcement Officer may enter upon any property or dwelling place in
the Municipality to seize, impound and/or detain an animal:
a) with the prior consent of the owner;
b) with a warrant endorsed by a Judge or Justice of the Peace of the Provincial
Court of British Columbia;
c) without a warrant, in the company of a Peace Officer, if the Bylaw
Enforcement Officer has reason to believe that the animal is in imminent
danger or in need of emergency medical attention;
6.4
The Bylaw Enforcement Officer may seize and impound:
a) any licensed or unlicensed dog;
b) any dog found upon a highway or public place and not on a leash;
c) any dangerous dog not confined as required by section 5.5;
d) any other animal unlawfully running at large;
e) any animal or cattle within the Village prohibited in this bylaw.
6.5 A dog pound shall be established upon in the operational contract with the Village
of Telkwa to receive and detail any dog subject to impoundment under the
provisions of this bylaw, and a dog so impounded shall be detained until
disposed of in accordance with the provisions of this bylaw.
6.6
The pound facilities shall be maintained and operated by the Village of Telkwa.
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6.7
Notwithstanding section 6.6, the Village may, at its option, contract with any
competent person or facility for the provision, and/or operation of the pound
facilities.
6.8
Notwithstanding the provisions of section 6.5, the Village of Telkwa may change
the location of the pound to any location within the boundary of the Regional
District of Bulkley-Nechako Electoral Area A.
6.9
A dog seized pursuant to section 6.1 shall be considered impounded at the time
and place it comes under the control of the Bylaw Enforcement Officer.
6.10 The Bylaw Enforcement Officer shall:
a) impound such dog; and
b) make all reasonable efforts to determine the identity of the owner of such dog
and to inform such person that the animal has been impounded, whether the
animal is alive or dead.
6.11 Any dog impounded shall be provided with the basic animal care provisions
described in Section 4 of this Bylaw.
6.12 The animal shall remain impounded to a minimum of 72 hours (not including the
date of impoundment, Sundays or statutory holidays) unless the animal is
claimed by its rightful owner. If not claimed within that time, the animal shall
become the property of the Municipality and may:
a) be adopted for such price as has been established, unless the animal is a
dangerous dog; or
b) after reasonable attempts have been made to place the animal, be
euthanized by lethal injection of a barbiturate approved by the British
Columbia Veterinary Medical Association;
6.13 During the impoundment period, the Pound Keeper may euthanize, by lethal
injection or a barbiturate approved by the British Columbia Veterinary Medical
Association, any animal deemed to be seriously ill or injured for humane reasons
and in prior consultation with a veterinarian, if all reasonable efforts to contact the
owner of the animal have failed.
6.14 During the impoundment period, the Pound Keeper shall:
a) provide such veterinary care for an injured or ill impounded animal as may be
necessary to sustain its life; and
b) be entitled to recover from the owner, the cost of veterinary care provided
while the dog was impounded, in addition to any other fees due to the
municipality for redemption of the animal.
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6.15 In order to obtain the release of an impounded dog during the impoundment
period stipulated in subsection 6.12, the owner shall:
a) provide proof of ownership of the animal;
b) licence the animal with the Municipality; and
c) pay to the Municipality:
i)
any applicable fines as outlined in the Fees and Charges Bylaw, and any
amendments thereto;
ii) any costs incurred due to veterinary services rendered during the
impoundment period;
iii) per diem animal care and housing fees as identified in this Bylaw and any
amendments thereto.
6.16 Where the owner of a dog has been determined and all reasonable efforts to
contact such owner have been made, but such owner does not claim the animal,
he or she shall be responsible for payment to the municipality of the fees
described in Section 6.15.
SECTION 7 - NUMBER OF DOGS OR OTHER PERMITTED ANIMALS
7.1
For the purpose of this section, a dog or other animal that is fed or sheltered for
seventy-two (72) hours or more shall be deemed to be harboured;
7.2
No owner or occupier of a dwelling unit shall harbour or keep or allow to be kept
in the dwelling unit:
a) more than three (3) dogs over the age of four (4) months unless they are
temporarily caring for another animal for a period not to exceed thirty (30)
days.
7.3
A kennel shall not be permitted within the Village outside of designated areas as
set out in the Village of Telkwa Zoning Bylaw.
7.4
No person shall harbour:
a) a rooster;
b) more than ten (10) chickens or three (3) rabbits on property under the size of
0.91 hectares (1.5 acres);
c) more than twenty (20) chickens, or six (6) rabbits, or six (6) turkeys on
property over the size of 0.91 hectares (1.5 acres);
d) a combined amount of chickens, turkeys, or rabbits that exceeds half of the
quantities mentioned in section 7.4(b) and 7.4(c).
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SECTION 8 - PROHIBITED ANIMALS
8.1
Except as provided in Section 2 of this bylaw, no person shall:
a) breed;
b) possess;
c) exhibit for entertainment or educational purposes; or
d) display in public,
either on a temporary basis or permanent basis, any prohibited animal species
set out in Schedule "A" attached hereto, including animals that are hybrids of
these species.
8.2
Subsection 8.1 does not apply to:
a) the premises of a local government facility used for keeping impounded
animals;
b) the premises of any Police Department;
c) premises operated by the British Columbia SPCA, or other local registered
rescue organization;
d) the premises of a veterinarian licensed by the British Columbia Veterinary
Medical Association, providing the veterinarian is providing temporary care
for a prohibited animal;
e) premises that keep prohibited animals for which a valid permit is in place
pursuant to the Wildlife Act;
f)
the premises that keep animals for educational and research purposes,
which are accredited by the Canadian Association of Zoological Council for
Animal Care;
g) the premises of an aquarium or zoological park, which is accredited by the
Canadian Association of Zoological Parks and Aquaria.
SECTION 9 - OFFENCES AND FINES
9.1
A person shall not remove, or attempt to remove, from the pound an impounded
animal except as allowed under this Bylaw.
9.2
No person may interfere with, resist, or otherwise obstruct the Pound Keeper, or
other person authorized under this Bylaw, in the performance of his or her duties.
9.3
"Every person who commits an offence against Sections 9.1 and 9.2 of this bylaw
is punishable on conviction by a fine of not less than One Hundred Dollars
($100.00) and not more than Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000) for each offence, as
specified in the Village of Telkwa Fees and Charges Bylaw."
9.4
Each day a violation of the provisions of this Bylaw exists or is permitted to exist
shall constitute a separate offence.
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9.5
"Every person who commits an offence against this bylaw is liable upon summary
conviction to a fine of not less than One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) and not more
than Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000) for each offence, as specified in the Village
of Telkwa Fees and Charges Bylaw."
9.6
The owner of any aggressive dog impounded pursuant to the provisions of this
Bylaw may reclaim such aggressive dog on application to the Animal Control
Officer at any time prior to its sale, disposal or destruction, within the Village of
Telkwa business hours, upon proof of ownership, and on payment of all charges
set-out on the Fees and Charges Bylaw.
9.7
The owner of any dangerous dog impounded pursuant to the provisions of this
Bylaw may reclaim such dangerous dog on application to the Animal Control
Officer at any time prior to its sale, disposal or destruction, within the Village of
Telkwa business hours, upon proof of ownership, and on payment of all
applicable charges set-out on the Fees and Charges Bylaw.
SECTION 10 - NOTICE
10.1 The Bylaw Enforcement Officer is hereby authorized to issue a written notice of
offence to any person alleged to have offended against the provisions of this
Bylaw, and said notice shall specify that the owner may make payment to the
Village in lieu of appearing in court to answer any charges with respect to the
offences referred hereto.
10.2 A notice of offence shall be deemed to be sufficiently served:
a) if served personally on the owner, harbourer (a person over the age of 16) of
the animal concerned;
b) if mailed to the address of the owner or harbourer of the animal concerned;
or
c) if served to a person appearing to be over the age of sixteen (16) years who
resides or normally resides at the address of the owner or harbourer of the
animal concerned.
SECTION 11 - SEVERABILITY CLAUSE
In the event any portion of this Bylaw is for any reason declared to be invalid by the
decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, the invalid portion shall be severed.
Such decision shall not affect the Bylaw as a whole, and the remaining portions of the
Bylaw shall remain in effect.
SECTION 12 - NOTE
12.1 It is the goal of the Village of Telkwa to achieve voluntary compliance with
respect to this Bylaw.
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12.2 The public is encouraged to report incidents and make every effort to document
or provide full details of any incident to the Bylaw Enforcement Officer, the
Animal Control Officer, or the municipal office.
THE CORPORATION OF THE VILLAGE OF TELKWA
ANIMAL CONTROL BYLAW NO. 691, 2019
SCHEDULE "A"
PROHIBITED ANIMALS
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Roosters
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Horses
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Cows
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Pigs
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Mules / donkeys
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Goats / sheep
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Llamas / alpaca
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Reptiles and snakes classified as venomous, whether or not they have
venom glands
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Felids including lions and tigers but excluding domestic cats
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Coyotes, foxes, jackals, and wolves but excluding domestic dogs
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Ursids (bears)