| licence required | True | s. 3(a) |
| licence fee | $20.00 un-neutered male or un-spayed female up to 12 months; $20.00 neutered male or spayed female; $40.00 un-neutered male or un-spayed female over 12 months; $10.00 microchipped neutered male or spayed female | s. 3(c)(iv) |
| leash rule | No owner shall permit dog to run at large; 'running at large' means unleashed in a public place or on property other than the owner's | s. 6(a); s. 2(l) |
| fine range | category D offence; Category E offence for non-compliance with court order | s. 10(b); s. 10(e) |
scout note
Tantramar's unified animal-control by-law; defines dangerous dogs and acceptable pet species; replaces legacy Sackville and Dorchester (2021-005) dog by-laws. Read third time and passed 13 May 2025.