Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?

Dogs & animal control — Bishop's Falls, Newfoundland and Labrador: Town of Bishop's Falls Dog and Cat Regulations, 2010 (Regulations Manual)

In the Town of Bishop's Falls, Newfoundland and Labrador, dogs & animal control rules are set by Town of Bishop's Falls Dog and Cat Regulations, 2010 (Regulations Manual), verified 2026-10-28. Fines: First offence: not less than $100 and not more than $500; subsequent: not less than $500 and not more than $1,000. A licence is required. Licence fee: $10.00 for a neutered or spayed dog; $30.00 for an unneutered or an unsprayed dog; $50.00 for a kennel licence; $5.00 for replacement of a tag.

Town of Bishop's Falls Dog and Cat Regulations, 2010 (Regulations Manual) adopted bylaw

licence required	yes	s. 5
licence fee	$10.00 for a neutered or spayed dog; $30.00 for an unneutered or an unsprayed dog; $50.00 for a kennel licence; $5.00 for replacement of a tag	s. 10(a)-(d)
leash rule	No person shall keep an animal unless safely secured all times or kept securely on a leash by a person capable of restraining its movements	s. 18
fine range	First offence: not less than $100 and not more than $500; subsequent: not less than $500 and not more than $1,000	s. 34(a)-(b)

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Dog and Cat Regulations, 2010 in the Town's Regulations Manual (amended 2017). Dog licence required with numbered tag, no expiry: $10 spayed/neutered, $30 unaltered, $50 kennel. Animals must be tethered, penned or leashed. Impound redemption $50/$100/$200. Fines $100-$500 first offence, $500-$1,000 subsequent.