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 "answer": "In the Township of Assiginack, Ontario, dogs & animal control rules are set by By-law 21-15 Licensing and Registration of Dogs and Control and Keeping of Dogs, verified 2026-10-23. Fines: not to exceed maximum under Provincial Offences Act; $50.00; $100. A licence is required. Leash rule: No dog on public road or public place unless on a leash held by a responsible person.",
 "municipality_id": "gx-001408",
 "municipality": "Assiginack",
 "status_type": "Township",
 "jurisdiction": "Ontario",
 "country": "CA",
 "topic": "animal_control",
 "label": "Dogs & animal control",
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 "official_website": "https://www.assiginack.ca/",
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   "document_url": "https://www.assiginack.ca/media/45",
   "summary": "Township of Assiginack Dog By-law 21-15: every dog must be licensed annually with the Township (renew by March 31; late fees apply); keeping 4 or more dogs requires a kennel licence; dogs may not run at large and may be impounded; biting dogs can be ordered muzzled and leashed. Set fines: $50 for no licence, $100 for failing to restrain",
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    "leash_rule": "No dog on public road or public place unless on a leash held by a responsible person.",
    "max_animals": "four (4) or more than four dogs",
    "fine_range": "not to exceed maximum under Provincial Offences Act; $50.00; $100"
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   "fact_citations": {
    "licence_required": "s. 4.1",
    "leash_rule": "s. 5.3",
    "max_animals": "s. 4.2",
    "fine_range": "s. 10.4; Schedule \"A\"; Schedule \"B\""
   },
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   "title": "Animal and Canine Control by-law page",
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   "status": "n/a",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "document_url": "https://www.assiginack.ca/administration/bylaws/animal-canine-control",
   "summary": "Township page hosting the dog by-law.",
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   "is_official": true,
   "title": "By-laws index",
   "category": "animal_control",
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   "status": "n/a",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "document_url": "https://www.assiginack.ca/administration/bylaws",
   "summary": "Index of by-laws.",
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   "discovered_at": "2026-10-23",
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   "captured_at": "2026-06-10T22:04:10+00:00",
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   "snapshot_url": "https://pub-e61c5ee2a8704225bfa8de0c280e8a2c.r2.dev/bylaws/dc40a9c15366d84ca4d6d2ed544e15d6b057fb6c8b2d60b01a57eec672650609.html",
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 "source": "https://govanswers.org/ca/on/assiginack/animal-control/"
}