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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF BALDWIN
BYLAW NO # 2026-007
BEING A BY-LAW FOR THE LICENCING
AND REQUIRING THE REGISTRATION OF DOGS AND CATS
AND FOR THE CONTROL AND KEEPING OF DOGS, CATS AND OTHER ANIMALS
WITHIN THE TOWNSHIP OF BALDWIN
WHEREAS Section 11(3) of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, c. 25 provides for the authority for lower
tier municipalities to pass by-laws regarding animals, and
WHEREAS Section 103 and 105 of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, c. 25 outline specific power of
municipalities regarding the impounding of animals and the muzzling of dogs, and
WHEREAS Section 12 of the Dog Owners' Liability Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. D. 16 designates a Municipal
Law Enforcement Officer as a Peace Officer for the purposes of enforcing the Act, and
WHEREAS Council of the Township of Baldwin deems it desirable to licence and regulated dogs,
cats and other domestic animals within the Municipality.
THE COUNCIL OF THE TOWNSHIP OF BALDWIN ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
PART 1 - DEFINITIONS
1.1
Short Title: The Short Title of the By-law is "Animal Control By-Law".
1.2
Enforcement of By-law: The By-law shall be enforced by the "Animal Control Officer" and may
be enforced any Police Officer or Agent or Inspector Provincial Animal Welfare Services
(PAWS).
1.3
Animal Control Officer" includes the person or association who has entered into a contract with
the Municipality to control dogs and cats and to operate a dog pound and any servants of such
person or association and all servants thereof are hereby appointed Municipal Law
Enforcement Officers pursuant to Section 15, Subsection 1 & 2 of the Police Services Act,
1990, chapter 10, and pursuant to Bill 74, The Provincial Offences Act. Who shall be Peace
Officers for the purpose of enforcing the animal control and dog and cat licensing By-law, the
Dog Owners' Liability Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. D. 16 and related legal process serving.
1.4
"Cat" means a male of female feline of any breed of domesticated or cross-breed of
domesticated cat.
1.5
"Dog" means a male or female dog.
1.6
"Kennel" includes any building, part of a building or area used for the keeping of dogs.
1.7
"Licence Issuer" means the Clerk of the Municipality.
1.8
"Licence Agent" means the Animal Control Agency.
1.9
"Muzzle" means a humane device designed to fit over the mouth of a dog to prevent the dog
from biting. A muzzled dog means a dog wearing a muzzle in the manner anticipated by the
manufacturer of the muzzle.
1.10 "Owner" of a dog/cat includes a person who possesses or harbours a dog or a cat or domestic
animal and "owns" and "owner" have corresponding meaning, and where the owner is a minor,
the person responsible for the custody of the minor.
1.11 "Leash" means a chain, rope, or other restraining device of not more than two (2) metres.
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1.12 "Vicious Dog" means a dog which has been declared to be vicious pursuant to Part 6 of this
Bylaw.
1.13 "Domestic animal" means any domestic animal, other than a dog or a cat and includes a mini
pig.
1.14 "Mini pig" means domestic pig bread and kept as a pet.
PART 2 - LICENCING
2.1 No person in the Municipality shall own, harbour or possess a dog, cat or mini pig unless or
until he/she has procured a licence to do so as herein provided and every owner of a dog, cat
or mini pig shall be subject to the provision of the Bylaw.
2.2
The Animal Control Officer is hereby appointed Licence Agent, and authorized to issue under
this Bylaw, and every such licence shall be issued for and on behalf of the Municipality and on
behalf of the Licence Issuer by the Licence Agent.
2.3 A licence shall be procured and issued or renewed pursuant to this Bylaw by applying to the
Licence Agent for said Licence or renewed Licence as the case may be and by paying the
Licence Agent the fee.
2.4
Any Licence procured, issued or renewed pursuant to this Bylaw shall be in the form of a tag.
2.5
Every dog, cat or mini pig tag must bear a serial number, year of issue and the name of the
Licence Issuer or Licence Agent.
2.6
A record shall be kept by the Licence Agent showing the Name and Address of the owner and
the serial number of the tag.
2.7
The owner shall keep the dog or cat tag securely fixed on the animal at all times until the tag is
renewed or replaced, but the tag may be removed while the animal is within the premises of
the owner. Failure to do so constitutes a breach of the Bylaw.
2.8
In the event the tag issued for a dog, cat or mini pig is lost, the owner may obtain a second tag
upon the payment of a fee.
2.9
If there is a change of ownership of a dog, cat or mini pig during the licence year, the licence
holder shall notify the Licence Agent immediately of the change of ownership and the new
owner must pay a licence transfer fee for this service. Failure to do so constitutes a breach of
the Bylaw.
2.10 Where a dog is a guide dog or a service animal as those terms are used in Ontario Regulation
429/07 under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, S.O. 2005, c. 11, as
amended or replaced from time to time;, no fee shall be charged for a licence and a tag under
this Bylaw.
2.11 Every licence issued pursuant to this Bylaw shall expire on the 31st day of December of the
year in respect of which it was issued.
2.12 Every Licence shall be renewed yearly on or before the 15th day of February and the fee to be
paid to the Licence Agent.
2.13 Unless the animal was newly acquired within the previous seven days of the Licence
application after the 15th day of February a late fee specified in Schedule A, which schedule is
hereby incorporated as part of this Bylaw shall be applied.
2.14 The licence fees to be paid to the Licence Agent at the time of the issuing of the Licence shall
be specified in Schedule 'A', which schedule is hereby incorporated as part of this Bylaw.
2.15 No person in the Municipality shall own, harbour or possess a mini pig unless or until he/she
has procured a contract (Schedule G) provided by the Municipality to do so as herein provided
and every owner of a mini pig shall be subject to the provision of the Bylaw.
PART 3 - KENNELS
3.1
Notwithstanding the provisions of section 2.12 and 2.14 above, no person in the municipality
shall own, harbour or possess a kennel of dogs that are pure-bred, or operate a boarding
kennel until he has paid an annual licence fee of one hundred dollars ($100.00) to the Clerk as
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a licence fee for the kennel he is not liable to pay in respect of such pure-bred dogs any
licence fee under this bylaw.
3.2
The Kennel Licence fee to be paid to the Clerk at the time of issuing of the licence shall be
specified in Schedule 'C', which schedule is hereby incorporated as part of this Bylaw.
3.3
Owners and operators of kennels shall comply with the following regulations:
3.3.1
The licence shall expire on the 31st day of December.
3.3.2
Every licence shall be renewed yearly between the 1st day of January and the 15th
day of February of the next year, inclusive. See schedule 'D'.
3.3.3
A Kennel shall be permitted only in premises zoned for the purpose of the boarding
and breeding of dogs.
3.3.4
No Kennel shall be permitted on a property of less than 10 acres.
3.3.5
No Part of a Kennel shall be constructed or maintained closer than 30 metres from
the nearest property line of any adjacent residence.
3.3.6
The floors of each room in which dogs are kept shall be:
3.3.6.1 Constructed of an impermeable material and;
3.3.6.2 Flushed with water and deodorized with a suitable disinfectant daily or more
often if necessary and that the animals should be removed when this is being done,
and;
3.3.6.3 If such room is physically attached to a building used for human habitation,
graded to an adequate drain which shall be connected to a municipal sewage
system or sewage disposal system.
3.3.7
Each room that is used for the housing of dogs shall be equipped with a lighting
system that is designed, constructed and maintained to:
3.3.7.1 Distribute light as evenly and with as little glare as possible and;
3.3.7.2 Provide adequate light for the proper observation of every animal in the
room, and;
3.3.7.3 Adequately stay lit for a continuous period of at least eight hours in every
twenty-four-hour period.
3.3.8
Each room that is used for the housing of dogs shall provide ventilation for the
health, welfare, and comfort of every dog by either:
3.3.8.1 Having an opening for natural ventilation with a minimum aggregate
unobstructed free flow area of one percent (1%) of the floor area of the room, or;
3.3.8.2 Having a mechanical ventilation device in working order which changes the
air at least two times each hour.
3.3.9
Each room that is used for the housing of dogs shall at all times, be maintained at a
minimum temperature of nine degrees Celsius for the health, welfare and comfort of
every dog therein
3.3.10
Each cage or pen used for the housing of dogs shall be so constructed and
maintained that:
3.3.10.1 Every dog in the cage or pen may comfortably extend its legs to their full
extent, stand, sit, turn around, and lie down in a fully extended position;
3.3.10.2 It is not likely to harm any therein;
3.3.10.3 Any dog therein cannot readily escape there from; and
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3.3.10.4 It may be readily cleaned.
3.3.11
Each doorway, window, and outside openings shall be screened during the period of
May 1st to October 1st of each year.
3.3.12
The yards and runways shall be:
3.3.12.1 Fenced so any dogs therein cannot readily escape there from; and
3.3.12.2 Gravelled and well drained or;
3.3.12.3 Paved with concrete, asphalt, or other impermeable material;
3.3.12.4 Graded to an adequate drain or gutter, and;
3.3.12.5 Cleaned at least once daily when in use.
3.3.13
Each area in which dogs are kept shall, at all times be maintained in a clean and
sanitary condition.
3.3.14
Excreta, dead animals, and other waste resulting from the keeping of dogs shall be
removed daily from the premises.
3.3.15 The Medical Officer of Health for the District of Sudbury shall enter any building and
order the removal of any matter or thing which is dangerous or injurious to the public
health including any or all of the above mentioned dogs, whenever it appears to the
Medical Officer of Health that it is necessary for the preservation of the public or for
the abatement of anything dangerous or injurious to the public health.
3.3.16 Every dog shall be supplied:
3.3.16.1 With food of a type and in amounts nutritionally adequate for the dog,
and;
3.3.16.2 With adequate amounts of potable water, and;
3.3.16.3 With medical service for any disease or injury from which the dog may
be suffering.
3.3.17 The owner, operator or a person designated by the owner or operator shall attend at
the kennel at least once every 12 hours.
3.3.18 An Animal Control Officer or any other duly authorized person may enter upon and
may inspect without notice any kennel or any place where dogs are kept at any
reasonable time.
3.3.19 The Animal Control Officer or any other authorized person may revoke any licence
where the owner or operator of the kennel does not comply with the provision of this
By-law or any applicable municipal by-laws, provincial or federal statutes or
regulations.
3.3.20 Where a kennel licence has been revoked, the kennel owner may apply to the
municipality for a hearing as to whether or not the kennel licence should be revoked.
An application for a hearing shall be filed with the Clerk within ten (10) business
days of the date of delivery of the written notice that the kennel licence has been
revoked.
PART 4 -ANIMALS AT LARGE
4.1
No person shall, within the Municipality, fail to prohibit any dog or cat for which he/she is the
owner from being at large or permit a dog or cat to be at large.
4.2
No person shall within the municipality permit a domestic animal for which they are the owner
to be at large.
4.3
For the purpose of this Bylaw, a dog or cat or domestic animal shall be deemed to be at large
when found in any place other than the property of the owner of the dog, cat or domestic
animal and not under the control of any person.
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4.5
For the purpose of the Bylaw, a dog, cat or domestic animal shall be deemed not to be under
the control of any person when the dog, cat or domestic animal is not on a leash of a maximum
length of two (2) metres held by a person, or is not on a leash which is securely affixed to
some permanent structure from which the dog, cat or domestic animal cannot escape.
4.6
No person shall allow or permit a dog, cat or domestic animal under his control or of which he
is the registered owner to trespass on private property whether on a leash or not unless
permission for said trespass is first obtained from the property owner.
4.7
No person shall allow or permit a dog, cat or domestic animal under his control or of which he
is the registered owner to be on a Public Beach whether on a leash or not.
4.8
An Animal Control Officer, Police Officer or any Agent or Inspector of the PAWS may:
4.8.1 Seize and impound any dog or cat found at large or trespassing,
4.8.2 Restore possession of the dog or cat to the owner thereof where;
(i) The owner of the dog or cat, pays to the Peace Officer or Animal Control Officer a
pound fee for a dog or cat seized, a maintenance fee for each day subsequent to the
day of seizure that the dog or cat remains impounded and any veterinary fees incurred
by the Animal Control Officer for the care of the animal, and;
(ii) The owner has procured a current licence for the dog or cat pursuant to Part 2
Licensing of this Bylaw.
4.9
Where a dog or cat is seized and impounded under section 4.8 of this bylaw, the owner if
known and whether the dog or cat is claimed from the pound or not, shall be liable for the
pound, maintenance fees prescribed and any veterinary fees incurred by the Animal Control
Officer for the care of the animal, and shall pay all fees on demand by the Animal Control
Officer or Licence Agent.
4.10 Where at the end of three (3) days, the dog or cat has not been restored to the owner, the
Animal Control Officer may sell the dog or cat for such price as he deems reasonable and no
damages or compensation shall be recovered by the owner on account of its sale.
4.11 Where the owner of a dog or cat, has not claimed the dog or cat within three (3) days after its
seizure, and where the dog or cat has not been sold, the Animal Control Officer may euthanize
the dog or cat in a humane manner or otherwise dispose of the dog or cat as he sees fit in
accordance with the provisions of the Province of Ontario Animals for Research Act as it
relates to pounds and no damages or compensation shall be recovered by the dog or cat
owner on account of it being euthanized or otherwise disposed of.
4.12 Where a dog or cat seized under section 4.9 of this bylaw is in distress, injured or ill and
should be destroyed without delay for humane reasons or for reasons of safety to persons or
animals, the Peace Officer or Animal Control Officer may euthanize the dog or cat in a humane
manner as soon after seizure as he thinks fit without permitting any person to reclaim the dog
or cat or without offering it for sale, and no damages or compensation shall be recovered by
the owner on account of its destruction.
4.13 In the opinion of an Animal Control Officer, where a dog or cat cannot be captured and where
the safety of persons or animals are endangered, an Animal Control Officer, Police Officer or
Agent or Inspector of the PAWS may destroy the dog or cat and no damages or compensation
shall be recovered by the owner of the dog or cat for said destruction.
4.16 Dogs or cats shall be accepted by the Animal Control Officer appointed by the Municipality.
4.17 Fees for the services outlined in Part 3 are as specified in schedule 'B', which schedule is
hereby incorporated as part of this Bylaw.
PART 5 - KEEPING OF DOGS AND CATS AND OTHER ANIMALS
5.1 Every person who is the owner of a dog, cat or domestic animal at a time when the dog, cat or
domestic animal fouls property anywhere within the municipality, shall forthwith remove, or
cause the removal of the excrement from such property and sanitarily dispose of the
excrement. Failure to do so constitutes a breach of this Bylaw.
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5.2
Any person who has a dog on property other than their own property shall have in their
possession a scoop, bag or other container for the immediate disposal of excrement.
5.3
5.2.1 Section 5.1 and 5.2 shall not apply to the owner of a a guide dog or a service animal as
those terms are used in Ontario Regulation 429/07 under the Accessibility for Ontarians with
Disabilities Act, 2005, S.O. 2005, c. 11, as amended or replaced from time to time; Every
person who owns a dog or cat in the Municipality shall provide such dog or cat or cause it to be
provided with such veterinary care, food, potable water, exercise, and attention as may be
required from time to time to keep it in good health
5.4
If a dog or cat is customarily kept out of doors, the person who owns such a dog or cat shall, at
all times, provide for its use, a structurally sound, weatherproof enclosure with off the ground
flooring.
5.5
No person shall in the Municipality keep a dog or cat tethered on a chain, rope or similar
restraining device of less than 2.4 metres in length.
5.6
Every owner of an Unaltered female Dog or Cat in the Municipality shall, during each period
that the Unaltered Dog or Unaltered Cat is in heat, keep it confined so that it will not attract
other Dogs or Cats or Animals.
5.7
No person shall keep any horses, domestic fowl, cattle, goats, swine, mink, sheep or mules or
similar livestock, unless such are kept on a property appropriately zoned for such purpose by
the governing zoning bylaw in effect, from time to time, for that property.
5.8
Notwithstanding Section 5.7 a person may keep a mini pig.
PART 6 - NOISE
6.1
No person shall in the Municipality cause or permit the persistent barking, calling or whining or
other persistent noise making by any domestic animal, or any other animal kept or used for any
purpose other than agriculture that may have the effect of disturbing the peace, quiet comfort
or repose of any individual.
PART 7 - VICIOUS DOGS
7.1
No person shall in the Municipality cause or permit a dog, without provocation, to bite or attack
a person or a domesticated animal. The Animal Control Officer may investigate any dog bite or
attack incident. Where the Animal Control Officer is satisfied that the dog has, without
provocation, bitten or attacked a person or a domesticated animal, he or she may declare the
dog to be a vicious dog.
7.2
Where a dog has been declared a vicious dog, pursuant to section 7.1 of this bylaw, the dog
owner shall be provided with a copy of a written declaration to that effect. See schedule 'E'.
7.3
Where a dog has been declared as a vicious dog, the dog owner may apply to the municipality
for a hearing as to whether or not the declaration should be revoked. An application for a
hearing shall be filed with the Clerk with ten (10) business days of the date of delivery of the
notice of declaration.
7.4
No person shall, within the municipality, fail to restrain a vicious dog for which he is the owner.
7.5
For the purpose of this bylaw where restrain is used in connection with a vicious dog at the
owner's property shall be deemed to mean:
7.5.1
Kept indoors in a manner respective of its environmental needs which prevents
contact with persons who have not consented to contact; or
7.5.2
Kept in a pen or other outdoor enclosure respective of its environmental needs
which prevents the dog from:
7.5.2.1 Leaving the owners household (except in accordance with the provisions
of this Bylaw), and;
7.5.2.1
Coming into contact with persons who are not at the owner's household.
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7.6
For the purpose of this bylaw where restrain is used in connection with a vicious dog at a place
other than the owner's property it shall be deemed to mean:
7.6.1 Vicious dog muzzled, leashed and under the control of a person.
7.7 Every person who owns a vicious dog, upon relocation of his or her residence, shall
immediately notify the Licence Agent of the change of address. Failure to do so constitutes a
breach of this Bylaw.
PART 8 - PROTECTIVE CARE
8.1
A Peace Officer or Animal Control Officer is authorized, upon request of a Police Officer, to
impound a dog or cat for protective care purposes, pursuant to an incarceration, fire, medical
emergency or for any other situation that the Peace Officer or Animal Control Officer deems
appropriate and to keep such animals for a maximum of five days.
8.2
Where a dog or cat is seized and impounded, or impounded for protective care, the owner if
known and whether the dog or cat is claimed from the pound or not, shall be liable for the
impound and maintenance fees prescribed in Schedule 'B' and shall pay all fees on demand
by the Peace Officer or Animal Control Officer.
8.3
In the event that the owner of the dog or cat impounded for protective care does not claim the
dog or cat and pay the impound and maintenance fees in accordance with Schedule 'B' within
five days, then on the sixth day, the dog or cat shall be deemed to have been impounded at
large in accordance with PART 4 - ANIMALS AT LARGE and time under subsection 4.7.3 of
the same.
PART 9 - GENERAL
9.1
Hearing Panel: The Council hereby delegates the Standing Committee for Animal Control, or
such persons as that Committee may designate, to hear matters arising out of Part 3 or Part 7.
9.2
No person shall, forcibly retrieve a dog or cat from an Animal Control Officer, Police Officer or
Agent or Inspector of the PAWS or a vehicle under an Officer's control.
9.3
No person shall forcibly retrieve a dog or cat from the pound keeper, an Animal Control Officer
or, break and enter into a patrol vehicle of the Animal Control Enforcement Agency, Police
Department or the PAWS or retrieve a dog or cat without payment in full of all fees and
charges required to be paid under this Bylaw.
9.4
If any Part, Section, Subsection, Clause or Paragraph of this Bylaw is, for any reasons, held
invalid, such portion shall be deemed separate, distinct, and independent and such holding
shall not affect the validity of the Bylaw as a whole or any part thereof, other than the
provisions so declared to be invalid.
9.5 Any person who contravenes any of the provisions of this Bylaw is guilty of an offence and
upon conviction is liable to a fine as provided for in the Provincial Offences Act.
9.6
Bylaw is #2017-A-06 is hereby repealed.
Read a first, second and third time in open Council on this 11th day of May 2026.
________________________
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Mayor
CAO
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Schedule 'A'
Licence Fees
LICENCE FEE
Dog Licence Fee -$20.00
Cat Licence Fee - $20.00
Mini Pig Licence Fee - $20.00
For Senior Citizens (over 65 years of age)
Dog Licence fee -$10.00
Cat Licence fee - $10.00
LATE FEE:
Licence Applications received after Feb. 15, add $10.00 to each licence fee unless the animal
was newly acquired in the previous seven days.
MISCELLANEOUS
Service Animals
- no charge
Replacement Tag
- $5.00
Transfer
- $5.00
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Schedule 'B'
Animal Control Service Fees
1. Cat, Dog or Pig Redemption:
Impound
$ 100.00
2. Per Diem Animal Maintenance Fee
$ 30.00*
*Subject to HST.
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Schedule 'C'
Kennel Licence Fee
1. Kennel Licence Fee
$100.00
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Schedule 'D'
Kennel Licence Application
Kennel Name
Application:
New
Or
Renewal
Registration affiliation: CKC
AKC
Other
Applicant
Phone #
Full Address
Location: Lot
Conc.
Twp.
Kennel Premises: Separate
Building
Part of Building
Year Established
Distance to Closest Property Line
Zoning
Purpose of Kennel: Breeding or Raising of
Dogs
Boarding
Other
Kennel Premises: Briefly describe facilities: (include floor area, material, number of windows,
plumbing, running water, electrical, types of cages, outside runs)
Annual fee of $100.00 must be enclosed, payable to Animal Control.
I
Hereby give permission to the Animal Control Officer
or other duly authorized person to enter at any time, this kennel and the lands upon which the
kennel is situated for the purpose of inspection.
Date
Signature of Applicant
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Schedule 'E'
VICIOUS DOG DECLARATION
Owner's Name:
Animal Name:
Address:
Licence Number:
Breed:
Colour:
Age:
Sex:
An investigation of an incident involving your above-described animal, and:
Victim:
Address:
On (date) ____________________an investigation was conducted
and it has been determined
that your animal has bitten or attacked a person/domestic animal in an unprovoked attack.
Accordingly, this animal is therefore declared 'vicious' pursuant to Bylaw 2026-007,
as may be Amended, and you, as the owner, are hereby notified that if you wish to keep this dog
in the Township of Baldwin you must:
1. Keep the dog muzzled, leashed and under the control of a person at least 16 years old at all
times when it is off your property.
2. At all times, when on your property or on the property of the person who has the care and
control of the dog, the dog must be restrained. This is accomplished by keeping the animal
inside a building, or house, or in an enclosed pen or other enclosed area of sufficient
dimension and strength to be humane. And to prevent the dog from either leaving the building
or property or from coming in contact with persons who are not at that building or property.
3. If you transfer ownership or possession of this dog or relocate your place of residence with
the Township of Baldwin, you must immediately notify the Animal Control Agency.
Contravention of By-law 2026-007 as may be amended, may result in prosecution of you, as the
owner of a vicious dog, and if convicted, a fine of up to five thousand dollars ($5,000) may be
levied for each offence. You may appeal this Declaration by making Application to the Town
Clerk within ten (10) business days of the date of delivery of this Notice of Declaration.
Animal Control Officer:
Date of Declaration:
Notice was Served Upon:
At:
By:
Time:
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Schedule 'F'
SET FINES
"Part 1 Provincial Offences Act"
Corporation of the Township of Baldwin
PART I Provincial Offences Act
Bylaw # 2026-007, Licensing and Regulating Dogs, Cats or Mini Pigs
ITEM
COLUMN 1
Short Form Wording
COLUMN 2
Provision creating or
defining offence
COLUMN 3
Set Fine
1
Failure to procure a licence
Section 2.1
100.00
2
Failure to affix the dog or cat tag
Section 2.7
100.00
3
Failure to notify change of ownership
Section 2.9
100.00
4
Failure to register a kennel
Section 3.1
100.00
5
Fail to prohibit dog or cat from being at large
Section 4.1
200.00
6
Fail to prohibit an animal from being at large
Section 4.2
200.00
7
Fail to clean up and dispose of dog or cat excrement
Section 5.1
200.00
8
Fail to possess a means of disposing of excrement
Section 5.2
200.00
9
Fail to keep dog or cat in good health
Section 5.3
200.00
10
Fail to provide outside enclosure
Section 5.4
200.00
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Keep dog or cat on improper chain or rope
Section 5.5
200.00
12
Permit dog, cat or other animal to cause a disturbing
noise
Section 6.1
200.00
13
Permit dog or cat to bite or attack without
provocation
Section 7.1
300.00
14
Fail to restrain a vicious dog
Section 7.4
300.00
15
Fail to notify change of address
Section 7.7
100.00
16
Forcibly retrieve dog, cat or Mini pig from Animal
Control (officer/vehicle)
Section 9.2
300.00
NOTE: The penalty provision for the offences indicated above is Section 9.5 of Bylaw # 2026-007, a
certified copy of which has been filed.
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Schedule G
PIG OWNERSHIP AGREEMENT
This Pig Ownership Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into on this ____ day of ________,
between:
The Corporation of the Township of Baldwin
(hereinafter referred to as the "Township")
AND
Property Owner Name(s): ____________________________________
Property Address: __________________________________________
(hereinafter referred to as the "Owner")
1. PURPOSE
The purpose of this Agreement is to establish the terms and conditions under which pigs may be
kept on the Owner's property while ensuring public health, safety, environmental protection, and
the peaceful enjoyment of neighbouring properties.
The Owner agrees to comply with all applicable municipal by-laws, provincial regulations, and the
conditions outlined herein.
2. NUMBER AND LOCATION OF PIGS
The Owner agrees that:
a) No more than ______ pig(s) shall be kept on the property unless otherwise approved in writing
by the Township.
b) All pigs shall be confined to designated areas approved by the Township.
c) Pigs shall not roam freely beyond the Owner's property boundaries.
d) Proper fencing and containment systems shall be maintained at all times to prevent escape.
3. SANITATION AND CLEANLINESS
The Owner shall:
a) Maintain all areas in a clean and sanitary condition.
b) Remove manure and waste regularly to prevent excessive odour, insect infestation, rodent
activity, or unsanitary conditions.
c) Dispose of manure, bedding, and animal waste in accordance with municipal and provincial
regulations.
e) Immediately clean any waste or debris deposited on municipal roads, neighbouring properties,
or public spaces resulting from the keeping or transport of pigs.
4. NOISE AND NUISANCE
The Owner acknowledges that excessive animal noise may constitute a public nuisance.
The Owner agrees:
a) To take all reasonable precautions to minimize excessive squealing, distress noise, or other
disruptive sounds from pigs.
b) Not to permit ongoing noise that unreasonably interferes with neighbouring residents' quiet
enjoyment of their property.
c) To comply with all applicable municipal noise by-laws.
5. ODOUR CONTROL
The Owner shall take reasonable measures to control odours associated with pig ownership,
including:
a) Routine cleanings;
b) Proper waste management;
c) Preventing accumulation of manure.
Failure to control odours may result in enforcement action by the Township.
6. HEALTH AND SAFETY
The Owner agrees:
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a) To maintain pigs in good health and humane condition;
b) To seek veterinary care when necessary;
c) To prevent pigs from creating a danger to persons, property, or other animals;
d) To immediately report any disease outbreak or health concern as required by applicable law.
7. INSPECTION RIGHTS
The Township reserves the right, upon reasonable notice, to inspect the property for compliance
with this Agreement and applicable by-laws.
Failure to permit inspection may constitute a breach of this Agreement.
8. NON-COMPLIANCE AND ENFORCEMENT
Where the Township determines that the Owner has failed to comply with this Agreement, the
Township may:
a) Issue a written warning;
b) Require corrective actions within a specified timeframe;
c) Issue fines or penalties pursuant to municipal by-laws;
d) Recover costs incurred by the Township relating to cleanup, enforcement, or remedial action;
e) Suspend or revoke permission to keep pigs on the property;
f) Require removal of the pig(s) from the property if violations continue.
9. INDEMNIFICATION
The Owner agrees to indemnify and save harmless the Township from any claims, damages,
losses, liabilities, or expenses arising from the keeping of pigs on the property.
10. TERM AND TERMINATION
This Agreement shall remain in effect until terminated by either party or upon transfer of property
ownership.
The Township may terminate this Agreement immediately where serious or repeated violations
occur.
11. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
By signing below, the Owner acknowledges that they have read, understood, and agree to
comply with all terms and conditions contained in this Agreement.
PROPERTY OWNER
Name: ___________________________________
Signature: ________________________________
Date: ____________________________________
MUNICIPAL REPRESENTATIVE
Name: ___________________________________
Title: ___________________________________
Signature: ________________________________
Date: ____________________________________