Dogs & animal control — Queens, Nova Scotia

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

Regional municipality of Queens has 1 adopted bylaw on file, verified against the original document on 2026-06-05.

By-law No. 3 - Dogs adopted bylaw
licence required True s. 3(a)
leash rule Dog must not leave owner's premises unless under effective restraint or control of the owner/person in charge; otherwise deemed running at large s. 6(a)
fine range $100-$1,000; default imprisonment up to 90 days; $50 voluntary payment within 14 days s. 14; s. 15
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Regulates dog ownership and registration in the Region of Queens Municipality; passed by Council 18 Jun 2007.

Machine-readable: animal-control.json · Official website: https://www.regionofqueens.com/ · Last verified 2026-06-05 · Dogs & animal control across Canada