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## THE RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF WEST ST. PAUL ## BY-LAW NO. 2019-08 BEING A BY-LAW OF THE RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF WEST ST. PAUL FOR RESTRAINING AND REGULATING THE RUNNING AT LARGE OF DOGS AND DANGEROUS DOGS AND TO PROVIDE FOR IMPOUNDING, FINES AND DESTROYING OF DOGS AND DANGEROUS DOGS, AND TO REPEAL BY-LAW 2015-20 WHEREAS Section 232(1) (a), (k) and (o) of the Municipal Act, S.M. 1996, c. 5-Chap. M225, provides as follows: - 232(1) A Council may pass by-laws for municipal purposes respecting the following matters. - (a) the safety, health, protection and well-being of people, and the safety and protection of property; - (o) the enforcement of by-laws. - (k) wild and domestic animals and activities in relation to them, including by-law differentiating on the basis of sex, breed, size or weight; AND WHEREAS Section 232(2) (a) of the Municipal Act, S.M. 1996, c. 5-Chap. M225, provides as follows: 232(2) Without limiting the generality of subsection (1), a council may in a bylaw passed under this Division. (a) regulate or prohibit; AND WHEREAS Section 239(3) of The Municipal Act, S.M. 1996, c. 5-Chap. M225 states: 239(3) In an emergency, or in extraordinary circumstances, the designated officer need not give reasonable notice or enter at a reasonable hour and may do the things referred to in clauses (1)(a) and (c) without the consent of the owner or occupant. AND WHEREAS the Council of the Rural Municipality of West St. Paul had deemed the enforcement of this By-Law, including any alleged breach or breach thereof, as an emergency and extraordinary circumstance; AND WHEREAS the Council of the Rural Municipality of West St. Paul deems it expedient, and in the public interest to pass a By-Law for restraining and regulating the running at large of dogs and dangerous dogs and for imposing a tax on the owner, possessors, or harbourers of dogs, and dangerous dogs and also providing for the impounding and destroying of dogs and dangerous dogs and also providing for the maintenance and a regulation of a pound; NOW THEREFORE BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY ENACTED as a By-Law of the Rural Municipality of West St. Paul, in Council assembled, as follows: ## 1. SHORT TITLE THAT this By-Law be referred to as "THE DOG CONTROL BY-LAW". ## DEFINITIONS Unless the context otherwise requires, where used in this By-Law: - 2.1 "Aggressive Dog" means a dog which has, without provocation, aggressively pursued or harassed a person or another animal or has demonstrated a tendency or disposition to do so; or has, without provocation, bitten or caused a lon-serious injury to a person or another animal or has demonstrated a tendency or disposition to do so: or an Animal Control Officer has reasonable grounds t believe is likely to cause injury to a person or animal; - 2.2 "Animal" means any creature that is not human; - 2.3 "Animal Control Officer" means any person duly appointed by the Rural Municipality of West St. Paul pursuant to the provisions of this By-Law, which person may also be the Licence Inspector; - 2.4 "At Large" unless otherwise defined, means that an animal is not: - (b) either on its owner's property, or on other property with the consent of the owner or occupant; - (a) securely leashed and in the custody of someone competent to control it; - (c) securely confined in a vehicle or other enclosure; - 2.5 "Council" means the Council of the Rural Municipality of West St. Paul; - 2.6 "Dangerous Dog" means a dog which has been declared to be dangerous pursuant to Section 10 of this By-Law; - 2.7 "Dangerous Dog License" is a license required by the owner of a dog that has been declared dangerous; - 2.8 "Dog(s)" means either male or female of the Canine of Canidae family; unless the context otherwise requires, includes a "bitch"; - "Dog Kennel" means a building or structure or any part thereof or any place or other premises where animals are boarded, bred, trained or cared for, in return for remuneration, or are kept for the purpose of sale; - 2.10 "Gender" references to one gender shall include all genders; - 2.11 "Licence" means a license issued to the owner of a dog pursuant to the provisions of this By-Law; - 2.12 "License Inspector" means any person appointed by resolution of the Municipality to enforce the licensing provisions of this By-Law; - 2.13 "License Year" means the calendar year during which a license is issued; - 2.14 "Municipality" means the Rural Municipality of West St. Paul; - 2.15 "Owner" includes any person who keeps or harbours a dog within the Municipality; - 2.16 "Person" means any person, firm, corporation or partnership; - 2.17 "Pound" means a pound duly established under the provisions of this By-Law; - 2.18 "Pursue" means to chase, behave in an aggressive or menacing manner to any person or animal; - 2.19 "Service Dog" as defined by the Guide Dog and Service Dog Act means a dog that - (a) is trained to perform specific tasks to assist a person with a disability, and (b) is certified as a service dog; - 2.20 "Severe injury" means any physical injury that results in broken bones or disfiguring lacerations requiring multiple sutures or cosmetic surgery; - 2.20 "Territorial" means dogs that exhibit aggression in the absence of a true threat; ## LICENSING - 3.1 THAT the owner of any dog over the age of six (6) months shall obtain a license for each such dog annually subject to Schedule "A" hereto, every dog license issued hereunder shall expire on the 31st day of December next after such license was issued. - 3.2 THAT the owner of any dog or dogs shall place and keep around the neck of each of his dog or dogs a collar to which shall be securely fastened the current license tag issued by the License Inspector and/or the Rural Municipality of West St. Paul. - 3.3 THAT every dog owner must produce, before a license is issued, a certificate of vaccination for rabies for that dog from a licensed veterinarian showing that the dog has been vaccinated for rabies on a date no more than three (3) years (36 months) prior to the date the license is issued. - 3.4 THAT notwithstanding Section 3.3, no certificate of vaccination for rabies shall be required where the dog owner produces a statement in writing from a licensed veterinarian stating that the dog, for medical reasons, cannot be vaccinated for rabies. - 3.5 THAT no license issued hereunder for any dog is transferable to any other dog. - 3.6 THAT the owner of a dangerous dog must produce, before a license is issued for such dangerous dog, evidence that such owner has obtained and is maintaining in force a comprehensive general liability insurance policy including coverage for damage or injury caused by his dog covering the balance of the license year with a minimum limit of liability of $500,000.00 per occurrence. - 3.7 THAT where a license is lost or damaged the licensee shall forthwith apply for a new license, the cost of which is described in Schedule "A" hereto. - 3.8 THAT it shall be unlawful for any person who has licensed a dog under this ByLaw to transfer or assign such license to any other person without first notifying the License Inspector, setting out in full the name and address of the new owner and the address of the premises where the dog shall be harboured by the new owner. ## LICENSE FEES - 4.1 THAT the schedule of dog license fees shall be as described in Schedule "A" hereto. - 4.2 THAT the dog kennel license fees shall be as described in Schedule "A" hereto. - 4.3 THAT the impounding fines and harbouring fees shall be as described in Schedule "A" hereto. ## SPECIAL RESTRICTIONS - 5.1 THAT no owner shall permit a dog to be anywhere than on the owner's premises without a collar and the proper license tag or plate nor unless the dog is on a leash and is under the immediate charge and control of some competent person. - 5.2 THAT a female dog in heat shall be confined and housed in the residence of the owner or person having control of the dog for the period of time that she is in heat or taken to a licensed kennel for the whole period of time in heat. - 5.3 THAT any female dog in heat found running at large shall be impounded and shall be subject to the provisions of this By-Law. ## 6. RESPONSIBILITY OF OWNERS - 6.1 THAT the owner of a dog shall be responsible for his dog and shall not: - (a) permit his dog to run at large. - (b) permit his dog to bark or howl or in any other way unduly disturb the quiet of any person or persons in the Municipality; - (C) permit his dog to defecate on any public or private property other than the property of its owner, the owner shall cause such excrement to be removed immediately and disposed of in a sanitary manner; - (d) permit his dog to damage public or private property other than that of its owner. Where public or private property has been damaged by a dog, its owner shall be deemed to have failed or refused to comply with this subsection; - (e) own, keep or harbour any dog (other than a dog under the age of six months or a Service Dog) for which a license has not been issued for the current license year. - harbour or keep any dangerous, territorial or vicious dog unless such dog is securely fastened and properly muzzled at all times in such place and in such manner that it does not endanger the safety of any person or any other animal; and that such dogs must be supervised at all times while outdoors; - (g) permit his dog to pursue, threaten, attempt to bite, injure or wound any person or animal; - (h) permit a dog on any school ground or playground or any area where dogs are prohibited by posted signs; - (i) permit a dog on parkland area unless the dog is on a leash (no longer than six (6) feet) and in the actual custody and control of the owner or some other competent person, except when the owner is attending a recognized dog training or obedience school approved by the Council; - allow a dog to chase or bark at any horse, pedestrian or vehicle on a public thoroughfare; - 6.2 THAT an owner who owns a registered Service Dog or who is being assisted by a Service Dog shall not be subject to the restrictions imposed under subsections 6.1 (h) or (i). - 6.3 THAT an owner of a dog which is found upsetting waste receptacles and scattering the contents thereof in or about a street, lane or other public place or in or about any private property not belonging to the owner of the dog is guilty of an offense. ## 7. DOG KENNELS - 7.1 THAT a Kennel shall not be operated unless and until a dog kennel license for such an operation has been approved and issued. - 7.2 THAT a Dog Kennel License shall not be issued if the use is in contravention of the Zoning By-Law. - 7.3 THAT a Dog Kennel License shall not be issued if it is of the opinion that the carrying on of such a dog kennel may be injurious to the interest of occupants or owners of property in the vicinity. - 7.4 THAT every dog kennel license shall expire on the 31st day of December next after the license became effective. ## DOG POUND - 8.1 THAT a pound shall be established for all dogs captured under the provisions of this By-Law. The location of the pound shall be at such place as the Council by resolution from time to time designates. The Animal Control Officer shall be appointed by Council at such salary or remuneration as the Council may from time to time declare. The Animal Control Officer shall keep a record of dogs captured, impounded or destroyed, the amounts of fines and fees collected and the proceeds from the sale of any dogs under the provisions of this By-Law. If a dog is sold by the Animal Control Officer, a record shall be kept setting out the name of the rescue or person to whom the dog was surrendered or sold, together with their address. The Animal Control Officer shall provide the Municipality a monthly report summarizing their activity in the Municipality and any other information requested by Council in respect to the observance and enforcement of this By-Law. - 8.2 THAT it shall be the duty of the Animal Control Officer to capture and confine in the pound all dogs found running at large contrary to the provisions of this ByLaw and all dogs for which a license has not been obtained in accordance with the provisions of the By-Law. - 8.3 THAT the owner of any dog captured by the Animal Control Officer may repossess and redeem his dog within 72 hours of the dog's capture by: - (a) producing evidence of ownership of the dog to the Animal Control Officer and/or Pound; - (b) by paying all costs incurred in capturing and keeping the dog in the pound; - (c) paying all outstanding fines or damages relating to the dog; and - (d) if the dog is unlicensed, licensing the dog and paying the relevant license fee. - 8.4 THAT upon impounding a dog, the Animal Control Officer shall immediately after the impounding and before the sale thereof, cause to be posted online and/or on social medial outlets a notice describing the dog, the sex, the colour and mark of identification if applicable. - 8.5 THAT if the dog is licensed, then the Animal Control Officer shall notify the registered owner as indicated on the application for license of the impounding. - 8.6 THAT if a dog, after the expiration of 72 hours after its capture, remains impounded, such dog may be surrendered to a rescue or sold. If the Animal Control Otticer has reasonable grounds to believe the dog poses a safety concern to other animals or people, or if the Animal Control Officer believes the dog to be ill and for it to be inhumane to prolong the dogs suffering, the Animal Control Officer, with written permission from the Chief Administrative Officer, may humanely euthanize the dog. - 8.7 THAT if a dog, after the expiration of 11 days after its capture, remains impounded, such dog may be destroyed. - 8.8 THAT the Animal Control Officer or such other person as is authorized by Council to do so, may use an air pistol or firearm equipped with a device to eject tranquilizers or sleep producing drugs into a dog for the purpose of capturing any dog found running at large contrary to the provisions of this By-Law, or capturing a dog that has bitten a person or is suspected of being rabid. - 8.9 THAT the owner of a dog that is captured or impounded is liable for and shall reimburse the Municipality for all costs incurred with respect thereto, including all costs incurred in capturing, impounding, feeding, advertising or destroying such dog and the Municipality may by By-Law add the said costs to the taxes of the owner or may levy the amount of such costs or so much thereof as may remain unsatisfied by distress and sale of the goods and chattels of such owner or possessor. - 8.10 THAT no person or persons shall break open or assist in any manner, directly or indirectly in breaking open the pound. - 8.11 THAT no person shall remove or attempt to remove any animal or other livestock impounded in the pound and in respect of which there may be unpaid fines, fees, costs, or damages. - 8.12 THAT no person shall hinder, delay or obstruct the Animal Control Officer in taking to the pound any dog liable to be impounded. - 8.13 That while an animal is impounded under this By-Law, the Chief Administrative Officer must ensure that it is properly housed and fed. ## 9. DOG BITE - 9.1 THAT a dog which bites any person, whether on private premises or elsewhere, shall, unless the owner thereof forthwith delivers the same to the pound or to some place where dogs are kept under the personal supervision of a Licensed Veterinarian, be taken by the Animal Control Officer to the pound. Any such dog so delivered or taken to the pound shall be kept therein at the owner's expense for a period of ten (10) days unless the Health Officer sooner certifies that all danger of infection has ceased. Where an owner delivers any such dog to some place where dogs are kept under the personal supervision of a Licensed Veterinarian, such dog shall be kept at such place at the owner's expense for a period of ten (10) days unless the Health Officer sooner certifies that all danger of infection has ceased. - 9.2 THAT any dog licensed or unlicensed thought to be rabid shall be isolated for a period of ten (10) days. If during that time the dog dies, the dog shall be examined for rabies, at the owner's expense, by Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Development. ## 10. DANGEROUS DOGS - 10.1 THAT where the License Inspector or the Animal Control Officer has reason to believe that a dog has caused or is likely to cause serious damage or injury, the officer shall hold a hearing to determine whether or not that dog should be declared to be dangerous. - 10.2 THAT the License Inspector shall give written notice of such hearing to the owner of the dog at least seven (7) days in advance of the hearing by serving a notice upon the owner or by mailing same by registered mail to the owner's address, as disclosed on the owner's license application. The notice shall include: - (a) a statement of the time, place and purpose of the hearing; - (b) a copy of this By-Law; - (c) a statement that if the owner does not attend the hearing, the matter may be dealt with in his absence and that he/she will not be entitled to any further notice in the proceedings; - 10.3 THAT the owner may appear at the hearing with or without counsel and may call witnesses on his behalf. The owner shall be entitled to hear all the evidence presented at the hearing and to inspect any documents filed. - 10.4 THAT after the hearing, the License Inspector shall issue written findings resulting from the hearing and if the dog is so found, shall make an order declaring the dog to be dangerous and provide a copy of such finding and order to the Municipality and the owner. - 10.5 THAT in reaching the decision, the License Inspector shall take into consideration the following factors: - (a) Whether or not the dog has attempted to or caused injury to a person, without provocation, whether on public or private property; - (b) Whether or not the dog has, while off its owner's property, killed or injured a domestic animal without provocation; or - (c) the circumstances surrounding the injury of such person or animal; - (d) Whether or not the dog has previously bitten, wounded or injured any person or animal; - (e) the circumstances surrounding any previous biting or wounding incidents; and - (t) whether the dog, when unprovoked, has shown a tendency to pursue, chase or approach in a menacing fashion persons upon the street, sidewalk or any public or private property; - 10.6 THAT the owner may, within ten (10) days of receiving notice that his dog has been declared to be dangerous, advise the License Inspector in writing that he/she wishes to appeal against the order, whereupon the License Inspector shall forthwith submit the matter to the Council of the Municipality. - THAT where an appeal is filed as provided in subsection 10.6 herein, the Council of the Municipality shall hold a hearing to determine whether the order of the License Inspector should be upheld and the provisions of subsection 10.5 apply mutatis mutandis to that hearing. - (a) Upon hearing all representatives in the matter, the Council may confirm or reverse the order of the License Inspector declaring the dog to be dangerous. - (b) The decision of the Council on an appeal under this subsection shall be final. - 10.8 THAT where a dog is declared to be dangerous by the License Inspector and; - (a) no appeal is filed pursuant to subsection 10.6 hereof, or - (b) Upon appeal, the declaration is confirmed by the Council, any license previously issued in relation to that dog shall be deemed to have been canceled effective as of the tenth day following the order of the License Inspector or the date of the Council, as applicable. - 10.9 THAT every owner who has received notification from the License Inspector that a hearing will be held with respect to his dog, shall if his dog is not impounded or in the custody of a veterinarian, ensure that his dog remains confined upon the premises of the owner pending the final outcome of the hearing. - 10.10 Notwithstanding the above, where a dog has been declared to be a dangerous dog by another jurisdiction in Manitoba, such declaration will be adopted by the License Inspector without a hearing. ## 11. CONSEQUENCES OF DANGEROUS DOG DECLARATION - 11.1 THAT Council shall determine whether the dangerous animal should be destroyed or released to the owner subject to the conditions set out in Section 11.2. The decision of Council shall be final and not subject to appeal. - 11.2 THAT every owner of a dog which has been declared to be dangerous shall: - (a) cause the dog to be tattooed upon the ear or flank by a Veterinarian with the identifying information approved for registration in the Manitoba Tattoo Registry and provide a copy of the record of such tattooing to the Animal Control Officer; - (b) ensure that the dog, while on private property, is kept either securely confined indoors or in a securely enclosed and locked pen, structure of compound which; - (i) is capable of preventing the entry of young children and preventing the dog from escaping - (iii) has secure sides; and - (i) has minimum dimensions of five feet by ten feet; - (IV) provides protection from the elements for the dog; - (c) permit the dog upon public property only if it is muzzled, restrained by a chain or leash not exceeding six feet in length and under the control of a responsible person; - (d) display at each entrance to the property and /or building in or upon which the dog is kept a sign, in the form attached hereto and marked as Schedule "B" to this By-Law, to be provided by the License Inspector. The said signs shall be posted in such a manner as cannot be removed easily by passersby and will be visible and capable of being read from the sidewalk or street and lane, if any; - (e) shall not transfer or assign such license to any other person without first notifying the License Inspector, setting out in full the name and address of the new owner and the address of the premises where the dog shall be harboured by the new owner; - (f) advise the Animal Control Officer or Licence Inspector within two (2) working days of the death of the dangerous dog; - (g) advise the Animal Control Officer or Licence Inspector forthwith if the dangerous dog is loose or has bitten or attacked any person or animal. - (h) maintain in force a comprehensive general liability insurance policy including coverage for damage or injury caused by his dog with a minimum limit of liability of $500,000.00 per occurrence. - (1) no person shall deface or remove a sign posted pursuant to clause (d) of subsection 11 hereof without having first obtained the permission of the License Inspector. - no later than the tenth day after receiving notice from the Animal Control Officer that his dog has been declared to be dangerous obtain a dangerous dog license; - (K) such other conditions as may be prescribed by order of the Council. ## 12. DESTRUCTION OF A DANGEROUS ANIMAL - 12.1 THAT where it appears on reasonable grounds that an owner has breached a condition of this By-Law in respect of a dog that has been declared dangerous or if a dog has caused injury or damage to any person, property or any other animal or if the dog control officer otherwise has reasonable grounds to believe that a dog presents a risk to any person, property or any other animal and such dog has been declared a dangerous animal by Council, the animal control officer may apprehend and impound the animal for the purpose of destroying it. In the event that a dog is causing an immediate risk to any person, property or any other animal, the animal control officer is authorized to apprehend and impound the said dog notwithstanding that it has not been declared to be a dangerous animal by Council at the time of its apprehension and impoundment. - 12.2 THAT when the animal control officer impounds a dog under this Section 12 for the purpose of destruction of the dog, he shall give the owner written notice, delivered to the last known address of the owner, that the dog will be destroyed after the expiry of ten (10) days from the date of the notice. The owner may, during that time period, appeal the decision of the animal control officer to Council by providing notice in writing to the Municipality, in which case Council shall hold a hearing at a regularly scheduled meeting of Council as to whether or not the dog should be destroyed, which hearing shall be carried out in accordance with the provisions of Section 10 hereof. The animal shall remain quarantined in the pound pending the outcome of the hearing. ## 13. INTERFERENCE WITH ENFORCEMENT: THAT no person shall interfere or attempt to obstruct an Animal Control Officer, License Inspector, or a Police Constable who is attempting to capture or who has captured any dog in accordance with the provisions of this By-Law. ## 14. RIGHT OF ENTRY - 14.1 THAT the Animal Control Officer or any other person appointed by the Municipality to enforce the provisions of this By-Law or any other law, rule or regulation pertaining to animal care or custody, may lawfully enter upon the land and buildings of an animal owner or any other person, other than the personal residence ot an individual, tor the purposes of apprehending an animal running at large, to ensure compliance with this By-Law, including, without limitation, any license or permit issued pursuant to this By-Law or to otherwise enforce the provisions of this By-Law, but shall not enter the personal residence of any individual without the consent of the owner or occupant of the personal residence or a valid warrant or order from a provincial court judge, magistrate or justice of the peace, as required to permit such entry. - 14.2 THAT the Animal Control Officer or any other person authorized by this By-Law may capture and impound any dog in respect of which he believes or has reasonable grounds to believe that an offense under this By-Law is being or has been committed by any dog which is required to be impounded pursuant to the provisions of any Statute of Canada or of the Province of Manitoba or any regulation made there under. - 14.3 THAT the Animal Control Officer when required to seize a dog under section 9.1 and 9.2 herein if refused entry or access to the dog by the owner or occupant, may apply to a Magistrate or Justice of the Peace for a Search Warrant for the purpose of seizing and impounding the dog. ## 15. COMPLAINANT IDENTIFICATION THAT a complainant must give to the Animal Control Officer or Licence Inspector his or her name, address, and telephone number before any action will be taken to either impound a dog or initiate any legal proceedings. ## 16. REMOVING COLLAR OR TAG PROHIBITED THAT no unauthorized person shall remove the collar or license plate or tags of any licensed dog. ## 17. RESTRICTION AS TO NUMBER OF ANIMALS TO BE KEPT - 17.1 THAT no person herein shall harbour, keep, have in his possession or on his premises more than two (2) dogs over the age of six (6) months, regardless of the number of people who may be inhabiting the premises. - 17.2 THAT a person may by written application request to harbour a third dog. When considering an application permission should not be granted to an applicant where animals are boarded, bred, trained or cared for, in return for remuneration, or are kept for the purpose of sale. The applicant shall provide evidence from all adjacent neighbours within 150 ft of the applicant's property that they have no objection to the application. Permission shall be by written approval from the Chief Administrative Officer. The decision by the Chief Administrative Officer shall be final and not subject to appeal. - 17.3 THAT Subsection 17.1 shall not apply to: - (a) A person holding a current Dog Kennel License issued by the Municipality. - (b) A person granted permission under Section 17.2 herein. ## 18. DESTRUCTION ORDER THAT any person may make an application under "The Animal Liability Act" for a destruction order. ## 19. GENERAL PENALTIES - 19.1 THAT any person who contravenes or disobeys, or refuses or neglects to obey any provision of this By-Law, for which no penalty is provided, is guilty of an offense and liable, on summary conviction of a fine not exceeding $500.00 in the case of an individual, or $1,000.00 in the case of a corporation. - 19.2 WHERE an infraction of any of the provisions of this By-Law continues for more than one day the person is guilty of a separate violation each day such infraction continues. - 19.3 THAT notwithstanding any other section of this By-Law, where an order for the destruction of an animal is being sought under the provisions of The Animal Liability Act, the said animal shall be impounded, at the owner's expense, until the order is granted or refused. ## 20. REPEAL THAT By-Law Number 2015-20, of the Rural Municipality of West St. Paul is hereby repealed. ## 21. COMING INTO FORCE THAT this By-Law shall be deemed to have come into force and take effect on the day it is passed by Council. DONE AND PASSED by the Council of the Rural Municipality of West St. Paul in regular session assembled this 12th day of December, A.D. 2019. RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF WEST ST. PAUL   Sung Chuitere Mayor Bret lay Read a first time this 5th day of December, A.D. 2019. Read a second time this 12t day of December, A.D. 2019. Read a third time this 12th day of December, A.D. 2019 ## THE RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF WEST ST. PAUL ## BY-LAW NO. 2019-08 SCHEDULE "A" 1. THAT the License fees shall be: Male or Female Spayed or Neutered $20.00 $10.00 Schedule A Fees have been updated through an amendment to Fees and Charges By-Law 2016-08 Dog License Spayed/Neutered $15.00 Dog License Unaltered $30 Replacement of Lost Tag $5.00 First 24 hours or part thereof to harbour $30.00 Penalty for first impounding $35.00 2. THAT the owner of any dog which becomes six months of age after the 31st day of March in any license year or which is over the age of six months and is brought into the Rural Municipality of West St. Paul after the 31st day of March in any license year, shall obtain a license for the remainder of that license year upon payment of the following: 3. THAT the annual license fee for every dangerous dog shall be $150.00. 4. THAT the owner of any dog which has been declared to be dangerous pursuant to Section 10 shall, no later than the tenth day after receiving a notice from the By-Law Enforcement Officer that his dog has been declared to be dangerous or, if an appeal is taken, forthwith upon the confirmation by the Council of the Rural Municipality of West St. Paul of that declaration, obtain a license for the remainder of the license year upon payment of $150.00. 5. THAT for replacement of a lost license tag, the sum of one dollar ($1.00) shall apply. 6. THAT the license fee for a dog kennel shall be $60.00. 7. THAT an impounding fine for dogs found running at large contrary to the provisions of the Dog By-Law shall be as follows: Male or Female Spayed or Neutered $20.00 $10.00 Penalty for Second Impounding within any 12-month period $70.00 Penalty for Third Impounding within any 12-month period $140.00 Penalty for Fourth or subsequent Impounding within any 12-month period $280.00 8. THAT the harbouring fees for dogs kept at the pound shall be as follows: First 24 hours or part thereof $60.00 For each further day of impounding or part thereof $30.00 ## THE RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF WEST ST. PAUL BY-LAW NO. 2019-08 SCHEDULE "A" 1. THAT the Dangerous Dog sign referred to in Section 11.2 shall be as follows;