By-Law 2024-11 Licensing, Regulating and Keeping of Dogs and Other Animals — full text

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## THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF BECKWITH ## BY-LAW 2024-11 BEING A BY-LAW FOR THE LICENSING, REGULATING AND KEEPING OF DOGS AND FOR REGULATING AND KEEPING OF OTHER ANIMALS BEING A BY-LAW with respect to the regulation and control, protection and identification of dogs and for prohibiting the keeping of animals of any class thereof. WHEREAS Section11 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001 C. 25 as amended (The Act), authorizes the enactment of By-laws for prohibiting or regulating the keeping of animals; AND WHEREAS pursuant to Section 203, and 105 of The Act, municipalities may pass by-law with respect to animals being at large or trespassing and requiring the muzzling of dogs; NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Beckwith hereby enacts as follows: ## 1. DEFINITIONS In this By-law the following definitions shall apply: - 1.1 "BUILDING" shall mean any structure consisting of walls and a roof or any part or combination thereof, which is used for shelter, accommodation or enclosure of persons, animals, equipment, goods or materials, or a structural system serving a function thereof. Structure and building shall have a corresponding meaning. - 1.2 "BY-LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER" shall mean the By-law Enforcement Officer of the Township of Beckwith. - 1.3 "CONTROL" shall mean having, at all times, the ability to manage, direct, restrict, and restrain the movements of a dog. - 1.4 "CORPORATION" shall mean the Corporation of the Township of Beckwith. - 1.5 "DISABLED PERSON" shall be as defined by the Accessibility for Ontario Disabilities Act. - 1.6 "DOG" shall mean any dogs, male or female. - 1.7 "DOMESTIC ANIMAL" shall mean and include a dog, a cat or any other animal that has been domesticated. - 1.8 "DOMESTIC FOWL" shall mean and include, chickens, geese, ducks, turkeys and other such poultry and the young thereof, and also includes game birds as defined in the Game and Fish Act. - 1.9 "FENCE" shall mean any barrier or barricade that encompasses either in whole or in part of any lot or tract of land and includes any gate or entrance attached to and forming part of a fence but does not include a wall. - 1.10 "GATE AND ENTRANCE" shall mean any barrier or barricade that encompasses either in whole or in part of any lot or tract of land and includes any gate or entrance attached to and forming part of a fence but does not include a wall. - 1.11 "GUIDE DOG" shall mean a dog professionally trained as a guide dog for a blind or visually impaired person and having the qualifications prescribed by the regulations under the Blind Person's Rights Acts; and shall also include a dog professionally trained as a guide dog for other physically disabled persons. - 1.12 "HEN" shall mean a female chicken capable of producing eggs for human consumption. - 1.13 "INJURED" in respect of livestock or poultry shall mean injured by wounding, worrying or pursuing. INJURED AND INJURING SHALL HAVE A CORRESPONDING MEANING. - 1.14 "KENNEL" shall mean any premise where dogs are lodged, treated, kept or boarded and may be either: - a. a purebred Kennel, or - b. a Commercial Kennel - 1.15 "LEASH" shall mean a restraining device of sufficient strength and material for holding a dog. - 1.16 "LEASHED" shall mean a restraining device securely attached to the dog and the person or object. - 1.17 "MEDICAL OFFICER" shall mean the Chief Medical Officer of Health for the Leeds, Grenville & Lanark District Health Unit or their designate. - 1.18 "MUZZLED" shall mean a humane fastening or covering device of adequate strength over the mouth to prevent a dog from biting. - 1.19 "OWNER" of a dog includes a person who possesses or harbors a dog and where the owner is a minor, the person responsible for the custody of the minor. OWNS AND OWNED SHALL HAVE A CORRESPONDING MEANING. - 1.20 "POUND KEEPER" shall mean the pound keeper as appointed by the Township of Beckwith. - 1.21 "RESTRAINED" shall mean being kept inside a building or house or in an enclosed pen of sufficient dimensions and strength to be humane and to prevent a dog from coming in contact with persons other than the owner of the dog. - 1.22 "RUNNING AT LARGE" means found in any place other than the premises of the owner of the dog and not under the control of any person. - 1.23 "VICIOUS DOG" shall mean: - a. a dog which without provocation has bitten a person, domestic animal or domestic fowl, or - b. any dog with a known propensity, tendency or disposition to attack without provocation a person, domestic animal, or domestic fowl. - 1.24 "WASTE" shall mean: - a. waste matter sent out from the body (excrement), or - b. a solid waste matter sent from the body (feces) ## 2. NOISE - 2.1 Refer to Township Noise By-law. ## 3. WASTE - 3.1 Every person in control of a dog who deposits waste or allows the dog to deposit waste (excrement/ feces) on private property or property of the Corporation, shall cause such waste to be picked up and disposed of in an environmentally approved manner. - 3.2 This shall not apply to a guide dog while on a leash and actually in use providing assistance to a disabled person. ## 4. LICENSING - 4.1 Every owner of a dog shall annually cause the dog to be registered, numbered, described and licensed at the Township Office by the By-law Enforcement Officer or their delegate pursuant to this By-law. - 4.2 The fee payable for each license shall be in accordance with Schedule "A" of this By-law. - 4.3 Dog licenses shall be due on January 1st of each year and shall expire on December 31st of the same year. - 4.4 Every dog born in the Township of Beckwith shall be licensed and registered by its owner within eight (8) weeks after its date of birth. - 4.5 Every dog brought into the Township of Beckwith shall be licensed and registered by its owner within two (2) weeks of being brought into the Township. - 4.6 On payment of the license fee for a dog: - a. The owner shall be furnished with a dog tag bearing a serial number and the year in which it was issued and a record shall be kept at the Township Municipal Office showing the name and address of the owner and the serial number of the tag. - b. The owner shall keep the tag securely fastened on the dog at all times until the tag is renewed or replaced, but the tag may be removed while the dog is lawfully hunting in the bush. - 4.7 It is an offence to use a tag upon a dog other than the dog for which it was issued. - 4.8 The owner of a kennel of dogs that are registered or eligible for registration with an association incorporated under the Animal Pedigree Act shall pay an annual fee in accordance with Schedule "A" of this By-law. - 4.9 The license fee set out in Schedule "A" of this By-law shall not apply to a dog professionally trained to aid or assist a disabled person, or a dog professionally trained to assist a law enforcement agency, including dogs that are in the process of being professionally trained. ## 5. KENNEL - 5.1 No person shall operate a kennel in the Township unless they have obtained a license for such a kennel under the provisions of the By-law. - 5.2 No person shall establish a kennel within the limits of the Township except in a Rural Zone as determined by and in accordance with Zoning By-law 91-14. - 5.3 When a kennel is established on a property abutting a Residential Zone, the owner of the kennel shall provide screening and buffering to the satisfaction of the By-law Enforcement Officer so as to minimize the effects of noise. - 5.4 Application for the license for a kennel shall be made to the By-law Enforcement Officer on or before the last day of February each year. - 5.5 The By-law Enforcement Officer shall not issue the license for a kennel until the license fee provided in Schedule "A" of this By-law has been paid and they are satisfied that the applicant has compiled with the provisions of this By-law and all other applicable law. - 5.6 Each license for a kennel, unless specifically expressed to be for a shorter period, and unless suspended or revoked, shall remain in force for a twelve (12) month period from the last day of January in the year in which it was issued, and the year of issue shall be set forth on the space of such license. - 5.7 All fencing and runs for kennels shall be built in accordance with Schedule "B". - 5.8 All kennels operated in the Township shall maintain dogs in a clean, secure, and humane manner and shall be comply with the following standards: - a. Dog cages and / or dog houses shall be constructed so as to be easily cleaned. - b. All surfaces of yards and runways shall be covered in concrete, asphalt, fine gravel or other material which can be easily cleaned or raked. - d. All kennels must at all times be maintained in a clean, sanitary condition. - c. All doorways and windows and outside openings shall be screened and provide effective barrier against the escape of any dog. - e. Excrement, dead animals and other waste resulting from the operation of a kennel shall be removed daily from the premises in an environmentally approved manner. - 5.9 Any person when applying for a license under the provisions of Subsection 4 of Section 6 shall satisfy the By-law Enforcement Officer that the kennel or proposed kennel complies with the provisions of this By-law and such person shall furnish the By-law Enforcement Officer with all the information they may reasonably require and permit them to examine the premises where the kennel is to be located in order for him to satisfy themselves that the kennel complies with the provisions of this By-law. - 5.10 If the By-law Enforcement Officer is not satisfied, they will refer the matter to Council who, if the concur, may hire a qualified person to advise on the adequacy of the kennel in question. - 5.11 Where, in the opinion of the By-law Enforcement Officer, any kennel does not comply with the provisions of this By-law or creates or is likely to create a public health concern, nuisance or unsanitary condition, they shall require the owner of the kennel to abate the nuisance or rectify the conditions within the reasonable period of time after notice in writing to the owner. - 5.12 If the owner fails to abate the nuisance or rectify the conditions specified by the Bylaw Enforcement Officer, they shall be deemed to be contravening the provisions of this By-law. - 5.13 Any kennel license may be suspended or revoked by Council on the recommendation of the By-law Enforcement Officer, if in their opinion, the kennel does not comply with the provisions of this By-law. - 5.14 Whenever in this By-law, any duty is imposed upon the By-law Enforcement Officer related to the suspension or revocation of kennel license or the inspection of kennel premises, and professional advice is necessary or desirable, they may retain a professional in Ontario to advise the By-law Enforcement Officer and to make a report to the By-law Enforcement Officer, the kennel owner and to Council. The By-law Enforcement Officer shall be guided by such professional advice to prepare their report. ## 6. GENERAL ANIMAL PROVISIONS - 6.1 Every animal shall be: - a. treated in a humane manner, and - b. kept so that: - i. the transfer of pathogenic agents minimalized. - ii. there are no offensive odours which may attract other animals. - 6.2 Every person who presently owns or becomes the owner of any animal immediately thereupon assumes the responsibility of ensuring that such animal receives the necessary food, water, housing and attention. - 6.3 No person shall keep any wild or exotic animal within the limits of the Township of Beckwith, unless such animal has been domesticated and the facilities for keeping of same have been inspected and approved for public safety by the By-law Enforcement Officer. - 6.4 The By-law Enforcement Office or their delegate may seize any animal found running or being at large within the Township of Beckwith. - 6.5 The Pound-keeper shall keep record of every animal impounded or seized, including the date it was impounded, a description of the animal, the license and tag number if it wore a tag, and the date of disposition and the disposition made. - 6.6 Possession of the animal may be restored to the owner if the owner claims possession of the animal with three (3) calendar days exclusive of statuary holidays and Sundays, excluding the date of seizure or impounding. - 6.7 The Pound-Keeper may release an impounded animal to the owner if satisfied (in the case of the dog) that the dog is licensed for the current year after identification of the animal by the owner and payment of a pound fee, as per Schedule "A" of this By-law, for each day subsequent to the day of seizure that the dog remained impounded. - 6.8 Where the animal is impounded, the owner shall be liable for the pound and maintained fees prescribed in Schedule "A" of the By-law, and shall pay all fees, on demand to the pound keeper. - 6.9 In the event that possession of any impounded animal has not been restored to the owner, within three (3) calendar days exclusive if the statutory holidays and Sundays, excluding the day of seizure, the animal may be sold by the PoundKeeper for such price as they deem reasonable, or the Pound-Keeper may dispose of this animal pursuant to the Animals For Research Act and Regulation thereunder. The sale price of any dog sold shall belong to the Pound-Keeper, and no damage or compensation shall be recovered on account of such disposition. - 6.10 Where an animal which has been seized is injured or should be destroyed without delay for humane reasons or for reasons or for reasons of safety to persons or animals, the Pound-Keeper may dispose of the animal in a humane manner as soon after seizure as they think fit without offering it for sale; No damages or compensation shall be recovered on account of such disposition, - 6.11 Should any animal impounded bear a license tag, the Pound-Keeper shall immediately attempt to notify the owner of the impounded animal and, upon payment of the applicable fees, shall release said animal to the owner. - 6.12 Where proper signs have been authorized and erected and are on display in any public park, all dogs shall be under the control of the owner and on a leash. - 6.13 a. No person shall keep, or do anything which may cause to be kept, more than three (3) dogs or cats, or an aggregate of four (4) dogs or cats, on any lot in the Township of Beckwith. - b. Sub-section 13(a) of this Section does not apply to: - any animals under the age of sixteen weeks - a Kennel, Animal Hospital or Veterinarian' Office - any cats that are used for agricultural purposed such as rodent control in farm buildings and fields ## 7. DOGS RUNNING AT LARGE - 7.1 The running at large of animals is prohibited within the Municipality and no owner of an animal shall allow an animal to run at large. - 7.2 Every person or owner of a dog shall maintain sufficient control of the dog, so as to prevent the dog from running at large within the boundaries of Beckwith Township. - 7.3 Every person or owner of a dog who fails to maintain sufficient control of the dog while off the property of the owner, may be directed by the By-law Enforcement Officer, or anyone working under the authority to leash the dog. The leash shall be attached to the person in control of the dog. - 7.4 The By-law Enforcement Officer or anyone working under their authority, may seize any dog running at large in the Township of Beckwith and cause such dog to be returned to the owner or impounded. - 7.5 Any owner who fails to claim a dog within the time period as set out by the regulation of this By-law shall forfeit all rights the ownership of that dog. - 7.6 Any owner of a dog that has been seized or impounded shall pay an amount in accordance with the release and maintenance fees in accordance with Schedule "A" prior to the release of the dog. - 7.7 Any owner of a dog that has been seized or impounded that has not obtained a dog license for the current year shall do so before the dog is released. - 7.8 Any dog impounded may be taken to the animal shelter of the Pound Keeper and shall remain in the custody of the Pound Keeper until such a time as all conditions for its release are met including those of Subsection 7.5 & 7.6 of this section or if the dog is not claimed within the time period set out in this By-law may be disposed of according to the regulation herein. ## 8. HUNTING DOGS - 8.1 Each hunting dog must be equipped with proper identification and contact information so they can be tracked, intercepted and retrieved as quickly as possible. - 8.2 Hunting dogs are permitted to locate, track and recover game during specified seasons providing they have proper licensing as required. - 8.3 Realizing that hunting dogs may run at large while on pursuit during hunting activities, if incident arises, owners shall retrieve dog(s) with landowner's permission if possible. ## 9. DOG BITES - 9.1 Every person or owner of a dog shall take all precautions necessary to prevent the . dog from biting or attacking ary person or fighting with, attacking, or biting any dog, domestic animal, livestock or domestic fowl, whether on private or public property. - 9.2 When a dog has bitten or attacked a person, or fought with, bitten or attacked a dog, domestic animal or domestic fowl, the owner shall cause the dog to remain muzzled or leashed until such time as the incident has been reviewed by the Bylaw Enforcement Officer. The By-law Enforcement Officer may rule provocation. As a result of their review, if in their opinion, the dog has fought, bitten or attacked without provocation, the By-law Enforcement Officer may rule that the dog is a vicious dog, whereby the owner must comply to Section 10 of this By-law and the By-law Enforcement Officer at their discretion, may commence proceedings under the Dog Owner's Liability Act, whereby at the discretion of the Judge, penalties ranging from a fine to an order to destroy the dog, may be imposed. ## 10. VICIOUS DOG - 10.1 The owner of a viscous dog shall at all times, when it is not in the owner's dwelling but otherwise within the boundaries of the owner's lands, be secured in one of the following manners so as to prevent the dog from causing injury to any person, dog, domestic anima!, livestock or domestic fowl entering onto the owner's land. - a. The vicious dog shall be located wholly within a fenced area and any gate in such fenced area shall be locked at all times when a vicious dog is in the fenced area. - b. When the vicious dog is kept in an enclosed run or pen, such run or pen shall be built to conform to Section 5 and Schedule "B" of this By-law, except that - said run shall be enclosed on all four sides and its top shall be made of material of the same or greater strength than that of the sides. - c. The dog shall be muzzled so as to prevent it from biting a person or animal and securely leashed or chained. The leash shall not exceed nine (9) meters in length. - 10.2 It is the owner's responsibility to ensure that any person who is left with the charge of a vicious dog is fully capable of controlling the dog with strength and knowledge. - 10.3 The owner of a vicious dog shall at all times when the dog is outside the boundaries of its owners; and keep the dog leashed and muzzled so as to it from biting. - 10.4 No person shall operate a kennel containing a vicious dog. - 10.5 A vicious dog may be temporarily kept in a kennel that has been licensed under this By-law while the kennel is providing any of the services listed herein: - a. boarding - b. training - C. grooming - d. medical attention - 10.6 No person shall permit a dog to attack, or bite any person, or to attack, bite, or fight with any dog, domestic animal, or domestic fowl. - 10.7 Every owner of a vicious dog shall, at the time the dog is licensed inform the Bylaw Enforcement Officer that the dog is vicious. - 10.8 Immediately upon the transfer of a vicious from one owner to another, the owners shall notify the By-law Enforcement Officer. - 10.9 Every owner of a vicious dog shall post a sign in a conspicuous place on their property stating that there is a vicious dog on the premise. - 10.10 Where a dog has bitten a person, dog, domestic animal, or domestic fowi, the owner shall cause the dog to remain muzzled or leashed until such time as the incident has been reviewed by the By-law Enforcement Officer, who may exempt the owner from the muzzling or leashing requirement. - 10.11 This section shall not apply to police working dogs. ## 11. RESIDENTIAL HEN REGULATIONS - The following policies apply to properties within a residential zone in the Township's Zoning By-law; - 11.2 The following policies apply to properties in excess of 4,000 m2. - 11.3 Residents are permitted to keep a maximum of six (6) egg-laying hens; - 11.4 Where a resident has elected to keep any egg-laying hens, no fewer than two (2) hens will be kept at any time; - 11.5 Roosters are prohibited in residential areas; - 11.6 Hen coops and runs must be a minimum of three (3) metres from rear and interior side lot lines; - Hen coops and runs must be a minimum of ten (10) metres from any window or door opening of an adjacent dwelling; - 11.8 Hen coops and runs must be a minimum of fifteen (15) metres from any well; - 11.9 Hen coops and runs must not be located in any front or exterior side yard; - 11.10 Runs shall be constructed to provide a minimum of 10 ft2 and a maximum of 25 ft? of floor space per hen; - Coops shall be constructed to provide a minimum of 4 ft2 and a maximum of 10 ft of floor space per hen; - 11.12 A building permit shall be required if area of coop exceeds 10 m2, or the minimum established by the Ontario Building Code at the time of application; - 11.13 Coops and runs shall be constructed to contain hens and provide protection from predators; - 11.14 Hens must be in their coops from dusk to dawn; - 11.15 Hens must be in their runs when not in their coop; - 11.16 Eggs must be consumed on the property on which they are produced; - 11.17 Home slaughter of hens is not permitted within residential zones; - 11.18 The owner must reside on the property where the hens are kept; - 11.19 Coops and runs must be kept clean and shall be maintained on a weekly basis; - 11.20 Feed shall be stored in a container, secure from mice, rats and other vermin. ## 12. ADMINISTRATION - This By-law shall be administered by the By-law Enforcement Officer and any person working under their authority. ## 13. VIOLATIONS & PENALTIES - Every person who contravenes any provision of this By-law is guilty of an offence and upon conviction is liable to a fine, as provided for in the Provincial Offences Act, R.S.O 1990, Chapter p.33, as amended. - Upon, registering a conviction for a contravention of any provision of this By-law, the Ontario Court Provincial Division, may in addition to any penalty imposed by this By-law make an order prohibiting the continuation or repetition of the offence by the person convicted. ## 14. VALIDITY - 14.1 If any section, clause or provision of this By-law, including anything contained in any schedule attached hereto, is for any reason declared by a Court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, the same shall not affect the validity of the By-law as a whole or in part thereof, other than the section, clause or provision is declared to be invalid and it is hereby declared to be invalid and it is hereby declared to be the intention that all remaining sections, clauses or provisions of this By-law shall remain in full force and effect until repealed, notwithstanding that one or more provisions thereof shail have to be declared invalid. - 14.2 This By-law shall come into force and take effect on March 19, 2024, at which time By-law 2021-63 shall be repealed. BY-LAW READ a first and second time this 1gth day of March, 2024. BY-LAW READ a third time, signed, sealed and passed in open council this 1gth day of March, 2024.   Richard Kidd, Reeve Cosecrete Cassandra McGregor, CAO / Clerk  ## SCHEDULE 'A' THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF BECKWITH BY-LAW NO. - 2024-11 DOG LICENSE FEE $15.00 REPLACEMENT FEE $2.00 GUIDE DOG AND POLICE DOG N/ C KENNEL $30.00 ## POUND RELEASE AND MAINTENANCE FEES The license fees as listed in this Schedule are not to be interrupted as part of a release fee. Pound Release and Maintenance Fees shall be as determined by the Poundkeeper and approved by resolution of Council from time to time. ## SCHEDULE 'B' CORPORATION OF TOWNSHIP OF BECKWITH BY-LAW NO. 2024-11 ## 1. REQUIRED KENNEL FENCE - A fence or its equivalent which is to form a kennel enclosure or part thereof shall be: - a. Of chain link construction, or - b. Of vertical board construction; - c. Must not be located in any front or exterior side yard; - e. Must be a minimum of ten (10) metres from any window or door opening of an adjacent dwelling; - d. Must be a minimum of three (3) metres from rear and interior side lot lines; - f. Must be a minimum of fifteen (15) metres from any well; - 1.2 A fence of chain link construction, six feet (6') (1.8m) high shall: - a. Have a mesh not greater than 2" (5.08cm) consisting of 12 gauge (ga.) galvanized steel wire, or a 14 ga. steel wire covered with vinyl or other approved plastic which would yield a total thickness equivalent to 12 ga. steel - b. Be supported by a minimum of ½" (1.27cm) ga. steel posts, spaced not more than ten feet (10') (3.048m) apart. Such posts must extend at least three feet (3) (.914m) below grade or to bed rock and be encased in concrete at least two inches (2") (5.08cm) thick all around. - c. have top and bottom rails firmly fastened to the upright posts, made of a minimum of one and one - quarter (1 ¼") (3.18cm) ga. steel pipe. NOTE: Galvanized steel tension wire, 9 ga. May be substituted for the bottom rail. - 1.3 A fence of wood construction six feet (6') (1.8m) high, shall: - a. Have vertical boarding one inch (1") (2.54cm) thick nominal, attached to top and bottom rail in such a manner as to not facilitate climbing from the outside. Such vertical boards must not be less than 1" × 4" (2.54cm x 10.16cm) apart. - b. Be supported by cedar posts at least 4" × 4" (10.16cm × 10.16) nominal, spaced not more than eight feet (8') (2.4m) apart. Such posts shall extend at least three feet (3') (.914m) into the ground or to bedrock and be securely embedded - c. Have that portion of the post below the ground level treated with an approved preservative. - d. Have top and bottom rails at least 2" × 4" (5.8 x 10.16cm) nominal dimensions. - 1.4 A fence (or its equivalent) of any other construction which might yield an equivalent or greater degree of safety to what specified in Section 1, 2, 3 of Schedule "B", may be approved by the authority having jurisdiction upon the receipt of completed plans and specifications for said fence. ## 2. GATES AND ENTRANCES TO KENNEL AREA - 2.1 Gates which form a part of the kennel enclosure shall be: - a. of such height and of such construction as to provide a degree of safety and rigidity equivalent to or greater than that of a required fence - c. self-closing, self-latching with the latching device at the top of and on the inside of the gate. - b. supported on substantial hinges and ## 3. MAINTENANCE - 3.1 All fences, walls, gates and enclosures forming part of a kennel enclosure shall be constructed or erected and shall be maintained at all times to the standards and specifications set out in the By-law. ## SCHEDULE 'C' CORPORATION OF TOWNSHIP OF BECKWITH BY-LAW NO. 2024-11 | Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 | Column 4 | |------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------|------------| | 1 | Fail to pick up dog waste. | Section 3.1 | $75.00 | | 2 | Owner fail to register dog for current year | Section 4.1 | $75.00 | | 3 | Operate Kennel - No License | Section 5.1 | $500.00 | | 4 | Fail to Maintain Kennel Standards | Section 5.8 | $250.00 | | 5 | Dog not under control of the owner | Section 6.12 | $100.00 | | 6 | Keep more than three (3) dogs | Section 6.13 a) | $100.00 | | 7 | Fail to leash dog when directed | Section 7.2 | $100.00 | | 8 | Fail to prevent dog from biting / attacking any Person /dog / domestic animal / livestock / domestic fowl. | Section 9.1 | $300.00 | | 9 | Owner fail to muzzle or leash dog | Section 9.2 | $250.00 | | 10 | Owner fail to leash and muzzle vicious dog | Section 10.3 | $250.00 | | 11 | Permit Dog to Attack / Bite / Fight with any person / Domestic Animal /Foul | Section 10.6 | $500.00 | | 12 | Owner Fail to Post "Vicious Dog" sign | Section 10.9 | $150.00 | | 13 | Keep more than six (6) egg-laying hens in Community Development Are | Section 11.3 | $150.00 | | 14 | Keep Prohibited Rooster | Section 11.5 | $100.00 | | 15 | Hens not in coop or run in Community Development Area | Section 11.15 | $150.00 | Note: the general penalty provision for the offences listed above is Section 13 of ByLaw 2024-11, a certified copy of which has been filed.