| fine range | $2,000 per animal per offence | s. 5.1 |
scout note
Prohibits the use of wild and exotic animals in circuses or performances within CBRM (Theatres and Amusement Act).
Dogs & animal control — Cape Breton, Nova Scotia
Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?
Regional municipality of Cape Breton has 3 adopted bylaws on file, verified against the original documents on 2026-06-05.
| licence required | True | s. 2 Registration a. |
| leash rule | Dog must not be at large; off owner's property must be under physical restraint of a leash no more than 6 feet controlled by owner | s. 1 "At large" |
| max animals | More than two dogs requires a kennel licence (general/breeding/boarding kennel) | s. 1 "General Kennel" |
| fine range | First $165; second $279; third $425; fourth $605 (within 24-month period) | s. 6 Penalty a. |
scout note
Regulates dog ownership in CBRM including at-large rules, licensing, and dangerous dogs.
| leash rule | Offence to permit a domestic livestock animal to go at large (not under direct continuous control or securely confined) | Section B.7; Section A "At large" |
| fine range | First $165; second $279; third $425; fourth $605 (within 12-month period) | Section C.4 |
scout note
Regulates the care and keeping of domestic livestock animals within CBRM (MGA s.174(f)).