Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?
In the Town of Deseronto, Ontario, dogs & animal control rules are set by By-law 43-2024 Regulation, Keeping and Licensing of Dogs and Kennels (Dog Control By-law, set fines), verified 2026-10-23. Fines: Set fines: $100.00, $150.00, $250.00; general penalty: not more than $10,000.00 (person), $60,000.00 (corporation). A licence is required. Leash rule: No owner shall allow or permit such dog to Run at Large in the Town of Deseronto.
By-law 43-2024 Regulation, Keeping and Licensing of Dogs and Kennels (Dog Control By-law, set fines)
adopted bylaw
licence required
yes
s. 4.1
leash rule
No owner shall allow or permit such dog to Run at Large in the Town of Deseronto.
s. 5.1
max animals
more than three (3) dogs at any one time, per dwelling unit, location or residence
s. 4.2
fine range
Set fines: $100.00, $150.00, $250.00; general penalty: not more than $10,000.00 (person), $60,000.00 (corporation)
s. 16.1(a)-(b); Part I Provincial Offences Act By-law 43-2024: Dog Control
scout note
Dog control by-law: dogs may not run at large, max three dogs per residence, kennel rules, impoundment. Town page states licence $20 ($25 after April 1).
Animal Control and Dog Licensing page
Licence $20 annually ($25 after April 1), max three dogs, dangerous dog rules; page cites by-law as #42-2024 (document itself is 43-2024).