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## By-law No. GG-008: RESPECTING ANIMAL CONTROL
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## A BY-LAW TO PROVIDE FOR THE CARE, CONTROL AND PROTECTION OF ANIMALS
## Table of Contents
| 1. Citation. | |
|------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------|
| 2. Application ... | 2 |
| 3. Definitions... | ..2 |
| 4. Animals in Residential Zones.. | .6 |
| | 5. Licensing of Dogs .. 6 |
| 6. Bees, Livestock, and Poultry. | .. 8 |
| 7. Prohibited Animals... | 9 |
| | 8. Maximum Number of Animals Allowed . 9 |
| | 9. Animal Runs .. 10 |
| 11. Restraints.. | 11 |
| 12. Defecation. | .. 12 |
| 13. Animal Bites and Rabies .... | 13 |
| 14. Threatening and Nuisance Behavior Offences. | 13 |
| | 15. Dangerous Animals. .. 14 |
| 16. Seizure and Impounding | .. 14 |
| 17. Removal of Nuisance Wildlife. | .. 16 |
| 18. Communicable Disease, Grave Injuries, and Euthanasia.. | . 16 |
| 19. General Violations .. | 16 |
| 20. Offences | .. 17 |
| 21. Administrative Penalties.. | .. 17 |
| 22. Inspections... | ... 18 |
| 23. Repeal. | 18 |
| Schedule "A" Dog License Fees... | .. 20 |
| Schedule "B" Costs of Impounding And Maintaining Animals. | .. 21 |
| Schedule "C" Penalties .. . 22 |
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| Schedule "D" Prohibited Animals... 23 |
WHEREAS the Local Governance Act, SNB 2017, c.18 authorizes the Town to make bylaws for municipal purposes respecting animal control activities; and
WHEREAS the Fish and Wildlife Act, SNB 1980 c.F-14.1 authorizes the appointment of conservation officers by the Province of New Brunswick to carry out certain duties, and regulates certain other matters in respect of fish and wildlife, in the Province of New Brunswick, including within the Town;
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Town of Grand Bay-Westfield, in the Province of New Brunswick, under authority vested in it by Sections 10(1) (k) and 11 of the Local Governance Act, SNB 2017, c.18 and amendments thereto enacts as follows:
## 1. Citation
This By-law may be cited as the Animal Control By-law.
## 2. Application
This By-law applies to the ownership and other custody of all Animals within the Town of Grand Bay-Westfield. The purpose of the Animal Control By-law is to ensure the health and safety of the residents or, and other persons temporarily within the boundaries of, Grand Bay-Westfield as they interact with Animals.
## 3. Definitions
In this By-law, the following definitions apply:
- (1) "ANIMAL" means a non-human living being with a developed nervous system;
- (2) "ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER" means the Animal Control Officer (ACO) or By-law Enforcement Officer or designate, as appointed by Council for the Town, including Police Officers;
- (3) "ANIMAL HOSPITAL" means a place used for the care and treatment of small and large Animals involving out-patient care, medical procedures
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involving hospitalization and keeping of Animal in outdoor pens;
- (4) "ANIMAL RUN" means an enclosure or structure outside of a residential dwelling unit used for the harbouring or containment of a Dog, rabbits, pigs, goats or any other small household pets;
- (5) "BOARDING KENNEL" means a temporary accommodation for Dogs and other Domestic Animals operated for commercial purposes;
- (6) "COUNCIL" means the Council of the Town of Grand Bay-Westfield;
- (7) "DOG" means any dog, male or female, neutered or spayed, of the canine family over the age of six (6) months;
- (8) "DOMESTIC ANIMAL" means any Animal that is kept under human control or by habit or training lives in association with man;
- (9) "EXOTIC ANIMAL" means an Animal not indigenous to Canada, and either is of a species or subspecies that in its natural habitat is usually wild by nature or is not commonly kept as a Household Pet in Canada;
- (10) "HOUSEHOLD PET" means a Domestic Animal that by nature of its temperament or appearance is taken into the care of one (1) or more persons for the purpose of personal enjoyment which customarily (i) is kept within the dwelling of its Owner or Keeper, (i) spends time in the dwelling unit of its Owner or Keeper or (iii) is kept in an outside pen or accessory building, and shall include specifically, caged birds, caged rodents or rabbits, cats, Dogs, tropical fish, and non-poisonous indigenous reptiles, provided that the Animal is not raised for profit, is not customarily raised for human consumption and is not used for the purpose of transportation;
- (11) "JUDGE" means a judge of the Provincial Court of New Brunswick;
- (12) "KENNEL" means a building or structure used for the enclosure of Animals kept for a commercial purpose, and may include premises used for the breeding, raising, training, sheltering, or boarding, or the overnight accommodation of Dogs, cats, or other Household Pets, including a "doggie daycare", but shall not include a Veterinary Clinic;
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- (13) "KEEPER", in respect of a Dog, means a person or persons, partnership, or corporation, other than the Owner, that (i) is in possession or was in possession of the Dog, (i) harbours the Dog, (iii) suffers the Dog to habitually remain on property owned by or under the control of that person, partnership, or corporation, or (iv) habitually and regularly provides food and shelter for the Dog, and "KEEPS", "KEEPING" , and "KEPT" have the corresponding meaning, but the following persons shall not be considered a Keeper of a Dog:
2. (a) a veterinarian licensed under the Veterinarians Act, SNB 1965 c.106 who is keeping or harbouring an Animal for the prevention, diagnosis, or treatment of a disease or of an injury to the Dog; or
3. (b) the SPCA with respect to an Animal shelter or impoundment facility operated by it;
- (14) "LEASH" means a chain, rope or strap attached to the collar or harness of an Animal and used to lead it or hold it in check;
- (15) "LIVESTOCK" means cattle, goats, horses, sheep, swine and all other fur bearing Animals, but does not include Household Pets;
- (16) "MEDICAL HEALTH OFFICER" means the applicable district medical health officer for the health district of the Province of New Brunswick in which the Town of Grand Bay-Westfield is situate or designate, and shall include anyone under the instructions of such district medical health officer;
- (17) "MICROCHIP" means an identifying integrated circuit placed under the skin of a Dog or other Animal by a licensed technician, usually a veterinarian, which is sometimes known as a Passive Integrated Transponder (PIT) tag;
- (18) "NUISANCE ANIMAL" means an Animal that has repeatedly exhibited any of the threatening and nuisance behaviors referred to in Section 14;
- (19) "OWNER", in respect of a Dog, means a person or persons, partnership, or corporation that (i) owns or is or was in possession of the Dog, (ii)
harbours the Dog, (iii) suffers the Dog to habitually remain on property owned by or under the control of that person, partnership, or corporation, (iv) habitually and regularly provides food and shelter for the Dog, (v) registers and licences the Dog under this By-law or (vi) is a principal owner of any corporation that registers and licences the Dog under this By-law, and, in respect of any Animal other than a Dog, means the person or persons, partnership, or corporation that has custody or control of the Animal, and "OWNS" and "OWNED" have the corresponding meaning;
- (20) "PET GROOMING" means an establishment where Animals are groomed and washed, and may include the ancillary sale of products related to this service, but does not include any associated outdoor Kennel or overnight accommodation;
- (21) "POLICE OFFICER" means a police officer as defined in the Provincial Offences Procedure Act, SNB 1987, c.P-22.1 who is employed by or engaged to perform policing services on behalf of the Town;
- (22) "POUND" means such premises and facilities as may be designated by Council for the purpose of safely lodging and securing Animals;
- (23) "PROHIBITED ANIMAL" means (i) any Exotic Animal and (ii) any Animal listed in Schedule "D";
- (24) "RESIDENTIAL ZONE" means any lands designated under the Zoning By-Law as being with one of the several designated residential zones;
- (25) "SPCA" means The New Brunswick Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals or Saint John SPCA Animal Rescue;
- (26) "TOWN" means the Town of Grand Bay-Westfield in the Province of New Brunswick; and
- (27) "VETERINARY CLINIC" means an establishment within a building where Domestic Animals or Household Pets are treated by a licensed veterinarian, and includes temporary indoor accommodation related to such treatment and/or recovery of Animals after a surgical procedure, but does not include any outdoor facilities such as a Kennel, Anima Run or
other similar enclosure."
## 4. Animals in Residential Zones
Subject to the provisions of this By-law that permit other Animals to be kept in certain circumstances, no Animals other than Household Pets may be kept in any Residential Zone.
## 5. Licensing of Dogs
- (1) Obtaining a License.
2. (a) Every Owner of a Dog that is six (6) months old or older shall obtain a Town issued license.
3. (b) The provisions of this Section 5 shall not apply to any Dog owned or kept in the ordinary course of business by the proprietors of the following premises:
4. (i) an Animal Hospital, Veterinary Clinic, Boarding Kennel or grooming parlor;
5. (i) an Animal Pound;
6. (ii) any incorporated business that includes the sale of Household Pets; or
7. (iv) a shelter operated by the SPCA.
8. (c) When issuing a license for a Dog, the Town shall supply the applicant Owner with a license tag, the form of which and lettering or numbers inscribed or imprinted thereon as may be determined by the Town, and a receipt for payment of the license.
9. (d) The annual fee for a license shall be as set out in Schedule "A".
10. (e) Any license issued pursuant to the provisions of this By-law shall not be transferable to any other Dog.
11. (f) If a license tag is lost or becomes illegible, it shall be replaced pursuant to this By-law at a cost outlined in Schedule "A".
- (g) A Dog owned by a sightless person and used as a guide, or "seeing eye" Dog, shall be licensed as provided by this By-law, but without charge.
- (h) The Owner and any Keeper of a Dog shall ensure that it wears a collar to which is attached a current license tag whenever the Dog is off the premises of the Owner or the Keeper. This provision shall not apply while a Dog is participating in an Animal show, obedience trial or field trial.
- (i) Every Owner and any Keeper of a Dog within the Town shall, on demand by the Animal Control Officer or a Police Officer, produce and show the license receipt or other evidence that the applicable Owner holds has a license in respect of the Dog for the current year.
- (2) Information Required to Obtain a License.
When applying for a license the applicant shall provide the Town with:
- (a) a physical description of the Dog;
- (b) the breed or type of the Dog;
- (c) the sex, and information regarding whether the Dog is spayed/neutered with the appropriate veterinarian record;
- (d) the name of the Dog;
- (e) any other relevant information with the appropriate veterinarian record such as a tattoo, Microchip (if any), unique markings, or medical conditions required with respect to the Dog;
- (f) the Dog's history documented in the veterinarian record of rabies vaccinations; and
- (g) the name, street address, and telephone numbers) of the Owner of the Dog.
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- (3) Duration of the License.
The license shall be in effect for a period of three (3) years from the date in which the license was purchased.
## 6. Bees, Livestock, and Poultry
- (1) No person shall keep bees, livestock or poultry within the Town except in accordance with all applicable federal and provincial regulations and, in the case of chickens, in accordance with Section 6(2).
- 2) The keeping of chickens shall comply with the following:
3. (a) A maximum of 6 hens shall be kept;
4. (b) Roosters are prohibited;
5. (c) The Owner of the chickens shall reside on the lot where the chickens are kept;
6. (d) The sale of eggs or meat and the slaughter of Animals on the lot is prohibited;
7. (e) Manure is not to be stored on-site unless in a sealed container; and
8. (f) A roofed enclosure consisting of a chicken coop connected to a chicken run shall be provided in the rear yard of the main building and shall:
- (1) Be fully enclosed by wire fencing and impermeable to predators;
10. (ii) Be visually screened from a public street and neighbouring properties; and
11. (iii) Be no closer than two metres to any side lot line or rear lot line, and shall have a minimum separation distance of 7.5 metres from a main building on an adjoining lot and 30 metres from any existing well on an adjoining lot.
- (3) On its own initiative, or after having reviewed a report from the Medical
Health Officer or the Animal Control Officer, Council may revoke the privilege of any person to keep bees, livestock or poultry on the person's property.
- (4) Where Council revokes the privilege to keep bees, livestock or poultry, the Animal Control Officer shall serve the person by registered mail or in person, a notice notifying the Owner of the revocation and stating the reason for Council's decision. The Owner shall have 30 days from the notice to comply.
- (5) Sections 6(3) and 6(4) do not apply to the following places or circumstances:
3. (a) in a Veterinary Clinic under the care of a licensed veterinarian;
4. (b) in respect of any person holding a license under any statute of the Legislature of New Brunswick or the Government of Canada, which permits the keeping of Animals under stated conditions, provided that the person is in compliance with such conditions; or
5. (c) a zoo or travelling circus, provided they hold a valid license from the Province of New Brunswick or the Government of Canada.
## 7. Prohibited Animals
- (1) No person shall own or keep any Prohibited Animal within the Town.
- (2) No person shall operate a pet shop that buys, sells, trades, exhibits or harbours any Prohibited Animal or hybrid of any Prohibited Animal within the Town.
## 8. Maximum Number of Animals Allowed:
- (1) Unless otherwise permitted by this By-law, no person shall keep more than 3 dogs, more than 3 cats, more than 3 rabbits, any small birds that are not caged or any rodents that are not caged within the Town.
- (2) If a lot or parcel of land has, or two or more contiguous lots or parcels of land owned by the same person collectively have, at least 12,000 square metres plus 455 square metres for each horse and each cow to be kept on
such lot or parcel of land or such lots or parcels of land, such Animals may be kept on such property or properties in accordance with all applicable federal and provincial regulations.
## 9. Animal Runs
- (1) Where an unattended Animal is kept in an Animal Run, the Owner and, in respect of a Dog, its Keeper, shall ensure that the Animal Run is kept in a sanitary and structurally sound condition protecting the health and safety of the Animal.
- (2) The following should be taken into consideration for the construction of an Animal Run;
3. (a) Light
4. (b) Ventilation;
5. (c) protection from the elements including adequate roofing and flooring (if used) that is secured firmly to the sides of the enclosure to ensure stability;
6. (d) use of weather resistant wood or materials; and
7. (e) a latch or fastener with a lock to prevent the Animal from escaping, and which may prevent the entry of unauthorized persons and young children.
- (3) An Animal Run enclosure for Domestic Animals shall be permitted as an accessory use provided that only one kennel enclosure is permitted on any one residential property, and no part of the kennel enclosure is:
9. (a) located less than 1.0 metre from a side or rear property line; and
- b) located less than 12.0 metres from a front property line.
## 10. Exceptions to keeping Livestock in Residential Zones
Any lot in a Residential Zone containing a dwelling unit consisting of a lot area greater than 12,000 m2 and with a frontage greater than 55 m, may be used for the keeping of up to a maximum of 6 horses, or 6 cows, or up to 36 birds, where each horse or cow or poultry consisting of not more than 6 birds is provided with at least an additional 500 m2 above the minimum lot size; and where the housing of these Animals, a stable, barn or other building used for the keeping of the Animals may be provided in conjunction with the permitted dwelling unit and any other permitted accessory building where the following shall apply:
- (a) not be located in front of the main building;
- (b) have a minimum rear or side yard of 7.5 m;
- (c) be located a minimum or 30 m from a dwelling or potable water supply;
- (d) be located a minimum or 60 m from any open watercourse;
- (e) be no more than 120 m2; and
- (f) have a height of no more than 9m.
- (g) maintain the same setbacks for open storage or spreading of manure.
## 11. Restraints
- (1) Animal Restraint Specifications:
2. (a) An unattended Animal which is restrained on private property by Leash, electronic fencing or means other than an approved Animal Run shall be restrained in the following manner:
3. (i) the restraint shall be of sufficient strength and no less than five (5) times the length of the dog,
4. (ii) kept it in a state of good repair so that the Animal will not escape; and
5. (iii) that it cannot be chewed through,
6. (b) The restraint shall be securely situated in the yard such that it will not allow the Animal to approach closer than two (2) metres of any street or lane. In the case of an electronic fence, no closer than 3m to the property boundary.
7. (c) An unattended Animal shall be on the lead no longer than 12 continuous hours and not left outside between 11:00 PM and 6:00
## 12. Defecation
- (1) Any person having care of an Animal shall immediately remove any defecation left by it on public or private property other than the private property of the Animal's Owner or, in respect of a Dog, its Keeper, and
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- (d) An unattended Animal shall have access to protection from the elements including adequate roofing and flooring (if used) that is secured firmly to the sides of the enclosure to ensure stability; using weather resistant wood or materials.
- (e) Unattended Animals are not allowed in any wading pool area, splash park area, swimming area, play structure area, golf course, or cemetery.
- (2) Leash Specifications:
Dogs shall be on a Leash at all times when in any public area, unless it is a designated off-leash dog park.
- (3) Running at Large
2. (a) The Owner or any other person having care or control of an Animal, including, in respect of a Dog, its Keeper, shall at no time allow the Animal to run at large.
3. (b) When not on the Owner's or, in respect of a Dog, its Keeper's, private property, Animals shall be on a leash at all times.
4. (c) The Animal will be considered to be at large when:
5. (i) the Animal is beyond the boundaries of the land occupied by the Owner, its Keeper or any other person without a leash;
6. (ii) beyond the boundaries of any lands where it may be with the permission of the Owner, its Keeper or occupant of the said land not securely confined within an enclosure; or
7. (iii) not securely fastened or leashed, thereby enabling it to roam at will.
dispose of it in a sanitary fashion.
- (2) The Owner or any other person having care or control of an Animal, including, in respect of a Dog, its Keeper, shall ensure that defecation on the property of the Owner or the Keeper does not accumulate to such an extent that it may cause a health risk to others.
## 13. Animal Bites and Rabies
- (1) If an Animal has bitten an individual or another Animal, the individual shall provide the full details of the Animal(s) and its Owners) to the Animal Control Officer.
- (2) When an Animal is suspected of being rabid or has been in contact with a rabid Animal, the Owner of the Animal and, in respect of a Dog that is in the care of its Keeper, the Keeper, shall immediately report the suspected case of rabies or the incident, as applicable, to the Medical Health Officer, Animal Control Officer, a provincial conservation officer or a Veterinary Clinic.
## 14. Threatening and Nuisance Behaviours
- (1) No Owner shall permit the Owner's Animal to, and no Keeper of a Dog shall permit the Dog to, without provocation:
2. (a) bite a person or other Animal, regardless whether the Animal is on the property of the Owner or the Keeper according to a bite protocol;
3. (b) engage in an act that injures a person or other Animal, regardless whether the Animal is on the property of the Owner or the Keeper;
4. (c) chase or otherwise threaten a person or other Animal, regardless whether the Animal is on the property of the Owner or the Keeper, unless the person or Animal being chased or threatened is a trespasser on the property of the Owner or, in respect of a Dog, its Keeper;
5. (d) bark at, or chase people or other Animals, bicycles, automobiles, or other vehicles;
- (e) bark, howi, growl or hiss in such a manner or duration that disturbs any person acting reasonably;
- (f) cause damage to property;
- (g) habitually or regularly, defecate, urinate or spray on private property, except with respect to the private property of the Animal's Owner or, in respect of a Dog, its Keeper;
- (h) habitually or regularly, dig in flowerbeds and gardens or waste receptacles that are not that of the Owner or, in respect of a Dog, its Keeper; or
- upset waste receptacles or scatters the contents thereof.
## 15. Dangerous Animals
- (1) If a person is convicted of a violation of this By-law, a Judge may, in addition to or instead of imposing a fine, order that the Animal in respect of which the offence was committed be disposed of or destroyed.
- (2) If a complaint has been made to a Judge alleging that an Animal has bitten or attempted to bite a person, the judge may summon the Owner of the Animal to appear and show cause why the Animal should not be destroyed and may, if from the evidence produced it appears that the Animal has bitten a person, make an order directing:
3. (a) that the Animal be destroyed; or
4. (b) that the Owner or keeper of the Animal keep the Animal under control.
## 16. Seizure and Impounding
- (1) Authority to Seize and Impound
2. (a) If any Animal, its Owner or, in respect of a Dog, its Keeper has acted in contravention, or if the Animal Control Officer believes on reasonable grounds that the Animal, the Owner or the Keeper has acted in contravention of this By-law, then that Animal may be seized and impounded.
- (b) The Animal Control Officer may enter onto any land surrounding any building in pursuit of any Animal observed behaving contrary to the provisions of this By-law.
- (2) No person, whether or not they are the Owner of an Animal or, in respect of a Dog, its Keeper, shall:
- (a) interfere with, or attempt to obstruct, the Animal Control Officer who is attempting to seize or has seized any Animal in accordance with the provisions of this By-law;
- (b) intentionally allow any Animal to escape by opening any vehicle or facility in which an Animal has been seized or impounded under this By-law;
- (3) When an impounded Dog is wearing a license tag, the Animal Control Officer shall make every reasonable effort to contact the Owner registered in the Town licensing records.
- (4) It shall be the duty of the Animal Control Officer to provide each impounded Animal with an adequate supply of food, fresh water, and shelter from the elements during confinement in the Pound.
- (5) Any Animal seized pursuant to this By-law shall be impounded until such time that any fines are paid. Impoundment fees will be charged to the Owner as set forth in Schedule "B".
- (6) Any unlicensed Dog which is impounded shall not be released until the outstanding fees and fines are paid and the Owner meets the requirements set out in Section 5, Licensing of Dogs.
- (7) Any Animal seized pursuant to this By-law shall be impounded for a period of up to seventy-two (72) hours excluding the day of impoundment, weekends, and statutory holidays.
- (8) Where an Animal has not been reclaimed within seventy-two (72) hours, or where the Owner of the Animal has failed or refused to comply with Section 16(5) and, if applicable, Section 16(6), the Animal shall be transferred to the SPCA to be impounded, handled and otherwise dealt with in accordance with the laws and regulations applicable to it and its policies.
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## 17. Removal of Nuisance Wildlife
A property owner wishing to have nuisance wildlife removed from their property shall engage the services of a wildlife control operator duly licenced under the Fish and Wildlife Act, and the property owner and the wildlife control operator shall comply in all respects with the provisions of the Fish and Wildlife Act.
## 18. Communicable Disease, Grave Injuries, and Euthanasia
- (1) If an Animal is suspected to have a communicable disease, the Owner of the Animal shall:
2. (a) isolate the Animal in a manner that will prevent further spread of the disease;
3. (b) seek an assessment by a veterinarian; and
4. (c) follow the orders of such veterinarian, the Animal Control Officer and any government officials who have authority to issue such orders.
- (2) The Animal Control Officer or veterinarian may take immediate action to euthanize any sick or gravely injured Animal found within the Town where, in their opinion, immediate euthanizing of the Animal is required in order to avoid unnecessary suffering of the Animal.
- (3) Reasonable efforts shall be made to contact the Owner of an Animal before it is euthanized.
## 19. General Violations
- (1) Teasing and Enticing Animals
No person shall tease, entice, bait or throw objects at an Animal confined within its Owner's property or, in respect of a Dog, the property of its Keeper.
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## (2) Unsanitary Conditions
No person shall keep an Animal in an unsanitary condition. Conditions shall be considered unsanitary where the keeping of the Animal results in an accumulation of fecal matter, an odor, insect infestation or rodent attractants which endanger the health of the Animal or any person, or which disturb or are likely to disturb the enjoyment, comfort or convenience of any person in or about any dwelling, office, hospital or commercial establishment.
- (3) Cruelty
No person shall exhibit cruelty upon an Animal within the Town by causing the Animal to be in distress, or fail to act to cause a circumstance of distress for an Animal to end by seeking appropriate veterinary care or other attention, in each case whether willfully or by negligence. A circumstance of distress shall be deemed to exist where an Animal is:
- (a) Deprived of adequate food, water, care, or shelter;
- (b) Injured, sick, in pain, or suffering;
- (C) Abused or neglected;
- (d) Failure to provide care;
- (e) Abandoned; or
- (f) Neglected.
## 20. Offences
- (1) Any person who contravenes any of the provisions of this By-law or fails to comply herewith or with any notice given hereunder commits an offence.
- (2) Where a person commits an offence, the offence is punishable by the applicable fine, or a fine within the applicable range of fines, listed in Schedule "C".
## 21. Administrative Penalties
- (1) The Town may require an administrative penalty to be paid with respect to a contravention of a provision of this By-law as set out in Section 21(2).
- (2) A person who contravenes a provision of this By-law may pay to the Town an administrative penalty in the amount of:
2. (a) where the person has not previously contravened this By-law, $100.00, and
3. (b) where the person has previously contravened this By-law, the sum of the amount paid or to be paid by the person in respect of the most recent contravention and $100.00, provided that in no event shall a person be required to pay an administrative penalty in an amount exceeding $1,500.00,
and, upon such payment, the person who committed the contravention is not liable to be prosecuted therefor.
- (3) A person who may pay to the Town an administrative penalty in accordance with this By-law may pay the administrative penalty in accordance with the Administrative Penalty By-law.
## 22. Inspections
- (1) The Town may, in accordance with the Local Governance Act, inspect any land, building or structure within the Town or partly within the Town to ensure compliance with this By-law.
- (2) Any by-law enforcement officer, including the Animal Control Officer if appointed by-law enforcement officer, may carry out any inspection authorized by this By-law.
## 23. Repeal
Town of Grand Bay-Westfield By-law No. 119 Dog Control By-law, enacted on 27 November 2017, is hereby repealed.
## 24. Amendment and Restatement
This By-law is an amendment and restatement of Town of Grand Bay-Westfield ByLaw GG-008: Respecting Animal Control, enacted on 6 June 2023, which is hereby replaced in its entity by this By-law.
## By-law No. GG-008: Respecting Animal Control
READ A FIRST TIME by title this \_26 day of\_May 2025.
READ A SECOND TIME by title this 26 . day of May -, 2025.
READ A THIRD TIME by title and ENACTED on this9 day ofJune, 2025.
This By-law comes into force on the date of final passing thereof.
SIGNED AND APPROVED this 9 - day of June, 2025.
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Brittany Merrifiel
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Schedule "A" Dog Licence Fees
| Fee | Amount |
|------------------------------------------------------------|----------|
| A licence for a spayed female or neutered Male dog | $12.00 |
| A licence for a non-spayed female or non-neutered male dog | $30.00 |
| Licence issued to replace a lost licence | $6.00 |
## Schedule "B" Costs Of Impounding And Maintaining Animals
| Fee | Amount |
|------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------|
| Impounding and maintaining an animal, per calendar day or part thereof | per shelter fees |
Schedule "C" Penalties
| Offence | Fine or Range or Fines |
|-----------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------|
| For the first occasion of an offence during any calendar year | $70.00 |
| For the second occasion of an offence during any calendar year | Not less than $70.00 and not more than $250.00 |
| For the third and subsequent occasions during any calendar year | Not less than $70.00 and not more than $500.00 |
## Schedule "D" Prohibited Animals
## Prohibited Mammals
- Cattle, goats, sheep, pigs - and other Artiodactyla - unless otherwise permitted by this By-law
- Coyotes, wolves, foxes, hybrid wolf dogs - and other Canidae except Dogs
- Anteaters, sloths, armadillos - and other Edentates
- Bats such as fruit bats, myotis, flying foxes - and other Chiroptera
- Tigers, leopards, cougars - and other Felidae except domestic cats
- Hyenas - and other Hyaenidae
- Hares, pikas - and other Lagomorpha except domestic rabbits
- Kangaroos, opossums, wallabies - and other Marsupials except sugar gliders derived from self-sustaining captive populations
- Mink, skunks, weasels, otters, badgers - and other Mustelidae except domestic ferrets
- Chimpanzees, gorillas, monkeys, lemurs - and other non-human primates
- Horses, donkeys, jackasses, mules - and other Perissodactyla - unless otherwise permitted by this By-law
- Elephants - and other Proboscidae
- Coatimundi, cacomistles, raccoons - and other Procyonidae
- Bears - and other Ursidae
- Porcupines, prairie dogs - and other Rodentia except rodents which do not exceed 1,500 grams and are derived from self-sustaining captive populations
- Mongooses, civets, genets - and other Viverridae
## Prohibited Birds
- Ducks, geese, swans, screamers - and other Anseriformes - unless otherwise permitted by this By-law
- Pheasants, grouse, guinea fowls, turkeys - and other Galliformes - unless otherwise permitted by this By-law
- Flamingos
- Cranes, rails - Gruiformes
- Penguins
- Flightless ratites such as ostriches, rheas, cassowaries, emus, kiwis - and other Struthioniformes
- Chickens - unless otherwise permitted by this By-law
## By-law No. GG-008: Respecting Animal Control
## Prohibited Reptiles
- Alligators, crocodiles, gavials - and other Crocodylia
- All lizards that reach an adult length larger than 2 metres
- All snakes that reach an adult length larger than 3 metres
- Boa constrictors
## Other Prohibited Animals
- All venomous and poisonous animals