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

Town of Bancroft, Ontario has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Canine Control By-law No. 85-2022, office consolidation.

Dogs & animal control — Bancroft, Ontario

Town of Bancroft has 1 adopted bylaw on file, verified against the original document on 2026-06-09.

Canine Control By-law No. 85-2022, office consolidation adopted bylaw

licence required	True	s. 3.0(a)
licence fee	$40.00; *50% discount if paid by March 31st of each year	Schedule A
leash rule	No owner shall have a dog on public property unless the dog is leashed and under control.	s. 4.9
max animals	more than 3 dogs	s. 2.10
fine range	$100.00; $150.00; $300.00; $400.00	s. 9.2; Schedule 'Administrative Monetary Penalty System Penalties'

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Regulates keeping and control of dogs in Bancroft, including excrement removal, dog control, licensing/control framework, enforcement, and administrative penalties.