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The Corporation of the Town of Deseronto
By-law 43-2024
Being a By-law to provide for the Regulation, Restriction, Keeping and Licensing of Dogs
Including the Proper Installation and Maintenance of Kennels within the Town of
Deseronto
Whereas Subsection 11(3) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, as amended, provides
authority for lower tier municipalities to pass By-laws to regulate animals; and
Whereas Sections 103 and 105 of the Municipal Act, 2001 provide authority in respect of the
seizure and impounding of dogs found running at large and the muzzling of dogs in the
Municipality; and
Whereas the Corporation of the Town of Deseronto deems it desirable to prohibit the running at
large of dogs in the Municipality, to implement provisions for the proper installation and
maintenance of kennels and to appoint an Animal Control Officer to carry out the enforcement
thereof in order to promote reasonable and safe care of the dogs in the Municipality; and
Whereas Subsection 391(1) of the Municipal Act 2001 authorizes a municipality to impose
fees or charges on persons for services or activities provided or done by or on behalf of it; and
Whereas Section 20 of the Animals for Research Act, RSO 1990, Chapter A.22, as amended,
details the terms and conditions under which a municipal pound may impound a dog or require
a dog to be destroyed; and
Whereas Section 2 of the Livestock, Poultry and Honey Bee Protection Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter
L.24, as amended, allows any person to kill a dog that is found killing or injuring livestock or
poultry; and
Whereas the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Deseronto is desirous of prohibiting
cruelty to animals as well as maintaining control over dogs from running at large within the
municipality;
Now therefore be it resolved that the Council of the Corporation of Town of Deseronto
enacts as follows:
1. Short Title
This By-law may be cited as the "Dog Control By-law".
2. Interpretation
For the purposes of this By-law the following terms shall have the corresponding meanings:
"Animal Control Officer" means a person or persons duly appointed by the Council of the
Corporation of the Town of Deseronto to enforce the provisions of this By law and includes
any police office appointed pursuant to the Police Services Act.
"At Large" in the context of dogs shall mean to be found in a place other than the
premises of the owner of the dog and not under the care and control of the owner of the dog
or other competent person authorized by the owner to have control, 'Run at Large or
Running At Large' shall have the same meaning under this By-law.
"Dog" or "dog" means any male or female domesticated dog, or any member of the species
Canis familiaris.
"Dangerous Dog "means a dog that
(a) has, in the absence of any mitigating factor, (exceptions may be made if the
dog was teased, abused, assaulted or if the dog was reacting to a
person trespassing on the property owned by the dog's owner) attacked,
bitten, or caused injury to a person or has demonstrated a propensity,
tendency or disposition to do so; or
(b) has significantly injured a domestic or farm animal; or
(c) has shown the disposition or tendency to be threatening or aggressive to
persons or animals; or
(d) has been previously designated as a potentially dangerous dog, is kept or
permitted to be kept in violation of the requirements for such dog.
"Dog tag" means a metal piece furnished by the Town of Deseronto that bears an identification
number and is suitable to be securely fixed on an animal for the purpose of identification. Such
tag is received upon registration of a dog and payment of the appropriate fee.
"DOLA" means the Dog Owners' Liability Act R.S.O. 1990, c D.16, as amended;
"Guide Dog" means a dog that is trained to aid persons with disabilities and is actively in use for
such purposes;
"Kennel" for the purpose of this By-law means any building, structure, dog run or other
facility, which houses more than three (3) dogs and less than ten (10) dogs for the purpose
of breeding, training or boarding for profit or not for profit. For the purposes of boarding
and training kennel the dogs do not live at the property where they are to be boarded or
trained on a permanent basis but will be at the kennel for more than 8 consecutive hours.
"Kennel License" means a certificate issued by the Clerk or designate of the
Municipality upon fulfilling the requirements of the By-law and by payment of the
appropriate fee.
"License" means a license that has been issued and paid for the current licensing.
"Muzzle" means a fastening or covering devise of adequate strength over the mouth to prevent
a dog from biting.
"Municipality" means the Corporation of the Town of Deseronto or employee thereof.
"Owner" means any person that owns, possesses or has control, care or custody over a Dog
and, where the owner is a minor, the person responsible for the custody of the minor.
"Person" means any human being, association, firm, partnership, private club,
incorporated company, corporation, agent or trustee and the heirs, executors, or other
legal representatives of a person to whom the context can apply according to law.
"Police Work Dog "means a dog trained to aid law enforcement offices and which dog is
actually being used for police work.
"Pound" means the premises that are used for the detention, maintenance or disposal of dogs
that have been impounded pursuant to this By-law or the Dog Owners Liability Act.
"Poundkeeper" means the owner, operator or person(s) acting on behalf of the owner or
operator of the facility identified by the Municipality as providing pound services for the
Municipality.
"Registration" means the Municipality will maintain a dog tag registry containing current
details on the animal and issue yearly invoices for such registry.
"Working Agricultural Livestock Guardian Dogs" shall mean a dog that is specifically trained to
work and/or live with domestic farm animals (i.e. cattle, sheep, goats etc)
without causing them harm while aggressively repelling predators and is used
exclusively for that purpose. In order to qualify the dog owner must hold a valid farm
registration number registered with the Municipality.
3. Administration and Enforcement
3.1 Council shall, by By-law, appoint an Animal Control Officer whose duties it shall
be to:
3.1.1 On occasion issue dog tags upon registration in accordance with the
provisions of this By-law;
3.1.2 On occasion collect Kennel License and registration fees in accordance
with the Consolidated Fees By-law;
3.1.3 Assist in the prosecution of any contravention of this By-law;
3.1.4 Assist with the upkeep an accurate dog tag registry pursuant to this By
law and such records must show that dog owner's name and address and
the serial number of the dog tag;
3.1.5 Report to Council and/or the Police Services Board, if requested on all
matters relating to this By-law or at such shorter intervals as requested by
Council.
3.1.6 Inspect kennels registered in the Municipality if and when required to
ensure compliance with this By-law;
3.1.7 Administer and implement the provisions of this By-law.
3.2. Any duties contained in Sections 3.1 of this By-law may also be performed by the
Clerk of the Municipality or any staff member acting under the Clerk's direction.
3.3. Council may, by By-law, appoint a person as a Relief By-law Enforcement/Animal
Control Officer whose duty shall be to perform the duties of the Animal Control
Officer during the absence of the Animal Control Officer. The Relief By-law
Enforcement/Animal Control Officer shall have the same duties as are here in set
forth for the Animal Control Officer.
4. Dog Tags, Licensing and Registration
4.1 No person shall own, possess or harbor an unlicensed dog within the
Municipality.
4.2 No owner shall keep or permit to be kept more than three (3) dogs at any one
time, per dwelling unit, location or residence within the Town of Deseronto, with
exception of the following:
(a)
a licensed kennel;
(b)
an animal hospital/veterinary clinic;
(c)
a pet store;
(d)
a registered research facility or supply facility under the Animals for
Research Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. A.22;
(e)
a pound.
4.3 The owner of a dog in the Town of Deseronto shall within one week after the dog
comes into their possession cause the dog to be registered and licensed at the
Municipal office for the Town of Deseronto for the balance of the calendar year
4.4 All dogs registered with the Municipality shall expire on the 31st day of
December each year in which the same was issued.
4.5 In order to license a dog and obtain a tag, the owner of a dog may be asked to
produce proof that the dog is currently inoculated against rabies.
4.6 Every owner of a dog shall cause a dog tag to be securely affixed on the dog at all times
(until the tag needs replaced). The tag shall be supplied by the Municipality upon
the payment of the registration fee as set out in the Fees and Charges By-law.
4.7 A dog tag shall bear the serial number and no person shall remove the tag from a
registered dog unless the dog is being lawfully used for hunting purposes.
4.8 Where the owner of a dog has been issued a current tag and license under this By-law,
finds that the current tag has been lost, destroyed or mutilated, the owner may
acquire, for the remainder of the license period, a replacement tag, upon producing proof
of purchase of a valid license and upon payment of a fee as outlined in the Municipality's
Fees and Charges By-law.
4.9 The dog license fees pursuant to this By-law shall be those set out in the
Municipality's Fees and Charges By-law.
4.10 Dog tags shall not be transferable and shall expire and become void upon the sale,
death or other disposal of the dog.
4.11 Those dog owners listed on the register will be invoiced in January annually as per the
fees prescribed by the Municipal Fees and Charges By-law. On the death, sale or other
disposal of the dog pursuant to s. 4.10, the tag shall be returned to the Town of
Deseronto prior to March 31 following the January invoices when the invoiced amount
shall be cancelled. Any outstanding or late payments after March 31 shall be added to
the final tax bill.
4.12 The Municipality shall keep a record of all dogs registered and tagged showing the
owners name, address, phone number and description of dog and tag number.
4.13 The Animal Control Officer in any given year as directed, may attend the entire
Municipality or a Section of the Municipality to bring the dog registry up to date.
s. Dogs Running at Large
5.1 No owner shall allow or permit such dog to Run at Large in the Town of Deseronto.
5.2 The Animal Control Officer may capture any Dog Running at Large and in their sole
discretion cause it to either be impounded in a Pound or returned to its registered
owner. Should the dog be returned to the Owner, a ticket may be issued to said
Owner.
5.3 A dog shall not be considered running at large if it is a Guide Dog, a Police Work Dog or
a hunting dog accompanied by the harbourer or other responsible adult and is actively
engaged in or hunting or training for hunting, on unposted land, or on posted land with
the permission of the owner thereof.
5.4 The Animal Control Officer may, upon seizure and impoundment of the dog, inform
the dog's owner, if known, that their dog has been seized and impounded.
5.5 Working Agricultural Livestock Guardian dogs are exempt from dogs running at large
regulation when actively engaged in their duties; these dogs should never leave the
livestock they are protecting. Exemption will be made when a dog is actively in pursuit
of predatory animals and the owner is with the dog.
6.0 Impounding
6.1 Impounded dogs shall be kept in the Pound for a minimum period of seventy two
(72) hours unless claimed by owner.
6.2 If an impounded dog is not redeemed within the three business days of the day on which
the animal was impounded, excluding the day it was impounded and statutory
holidays, the Poundkeeper may, on expiration of this period, destroy or place such
animal up for adoption or sale.
6.3 The Animal Control Officer or the Municipal Clerk may extend the three (3) day
redemption period outlined in Section 6.2 of this By-law in their sole discretion.
6.4 Where a dog is seized or impounded the Poundkeeper shall release it to the
owners provided that:
(a)
the owner redeems the impounded dog within three (3) business days
excluding the day it was impounded and;
(b)
upon payment of any applicable licensing and registration fees and;
(c)
upon payment of all pound maintenance charges, plus any penalties
outstanding.
6.5 The Owner of every dog impounded, if known, and whether or not the dog is claimed
by the Owner from the Pound, shall be liable for the impoundment and maintenance
fees, any damages caused by such dog and for the expenses, if any, incurred by the
Municipality or third party acting on behalf of the Municipality, plus any penalties
that may be outstanding.
6.6 The impoundment fees and maintenance fees for dogs, shall be those set out in
agreement with the Pound/Poundkeeper.
7.0 Pounds
7.1 Council shall from time to time designate a place or places for the establishment,
maintenance and operation of facilities for the impounding of domestic animals within or
outside the boundaries of the Town of Deseronto which shall be identified as the Pound
or Pounds.
7.2 The Animal Control Officer has the authority and responsibility to establish a
primary pound within the Town of Deseronto.
8.0 Injured/Diseased Animals
8.1 Where a Dog has been seized and/or impounded in a Pound, notwithstanding any
provisions of this By-law, if the dog is seriously injured or if the safety of Persons or
domestic animals is at risk, the Animal Control Officer, in his or her sole discretion,
may immediately destroy the animal in a humane manner. In the event that rabies is
suspected, the Animal Control Officer shall request the assistance of the veterinarian
and contact the local health authority having jurisdiction to complete an
investigation.
8.2 The Poundkeeper, upon receiving a certificate or other written verification from a
qualified veterinarian that an impounded dog is suffering from infectious or
contagious disease, or is seriously injured causing undue pain and suffering, may
immediately destroy that impounded dog.
8.3 No person shall keep, harbor or have in their possession any dog suffering from any
infectious or contagious disease, unless such dog is in isolation and under treatment for
the cure of such disease.
9.0 Dog Waste
9.1 Every person who owns, harbours, possesses or is in control of any dog shall remove
forthwith and dispose of any excrement left by said dog on any property in the
Municipality, other than the premises of the Owner of the dog.
10.0 Dangerous Dogs
10.1 The Owner of a dog shall exercise all reasonable precautions to prevent the dog from:
(a)
biting or attacking a person or domestic animal; or
(b)
behaving in a manner that threatens or poses a menace to the safety of
persons or domestic animals.
10.2 The Animal Control Officer may seize a dog in a public place if the officer believes on
reasonable grounds that:
(a)
the dog has on one or more occasions bitten or attacked a person or
domestic animal;
(b)
the dog has on one or more occasions behaved in a manner that poses
a menace to the safety of person or domestic animals;
(c)
The owner of the dogs has on one or more occasions failed to exercise
reasonable precautions from carrying out Section 10.l(a) or 10.l(b) as
described above;
(d)
There are reasonable grounds to believe that a dog may cause harm to a
person or domestic animal.
10.3 Where a dog is alleged to have bitten any person, such dog may be impounded and held
by the Animal Control Officer until proceeding under the Dog Owner's Liability Act have
been followed provided that no dog so impounded shall be held for a period in excess
of twenty-one (21) days unless otherwise ordered by the Provincial Judge.
10.4 Every Owner of a dog that has bitten a person or a domestic animal shall ensure that the
said dog is muzzled or leashed while said dog is on any property in the Municipality,
including the premises of the Owner of the dog.
10.5 Every Owner of a Dangerous Dog shall keep it indoors or in a secured yard that presents
the dog from escaping over or under the fence or by any other means, and that prevents
access by the public. Dangerous Dogs shall not be confined only by a chain or tether.
10.6 Owners shall post warning signs clearly and visibly on the property where a
Dangerous Dog is kept.
10.7 Where the Owner of a dog objects to the muzzling or leashing requirements set forth in
Section 10.4 above, the Owner may request and is entitled to a Hearing by the Council
of the Town of Deseronto. The Council, may by Resolution, delegate the holding of the
aforesaid Hearing to a Committee of Council or to the Animal Control Officer.
Council or Committee of Council or the Animal Control Officer, if so delegated,
may, in its/his/her sole discretion, uphold the provisions of Sections 10.4 above or
exempt the Owner, with or without conditions, from the muzzling or leashing
requirements contained in Section
10.4 above.
11.0 Kennel License
11.1 Prior to any license being issued by the municipality for a Kennel the applicant must
supply verification, satisfactory to the municipality, that the property where such
kennel is to operate is designated under the municipality's comprehensive Zoning
By-laws to allow the operation of a kennel and that the kennel complies with any
requirements of the comprehensive zoning By-law for the operation of a kennel.
11.2 No person may own or operate a Kennel, or permit a Kennel to be owned or
operated, on a property in the Municipality without a Kennel License.
11.3 No person may own or operate a Kennel, or permit a Kennel to be owned or
operated, on a property in the Municipality with more than ten (10) Dogs.
11.4 All Kennel Licenses expire on the 31st day of December of each year.
11.5 Every owner or operator of a Kennel shall apply for and obtain, on a yearly basis, a
Kennel License by:
(a)
Submitting an application for a Kennel License in the prescribed form by the
Municipal Clerk or Animal Control Officer;
(b)
Submitting a detailed site plan and such other information as
required by the Municipal Clerk or Animal Control Officer;
(c)
Paying the applicable fee, as prescribed the Town of
Deseronto's Fees and Charges By-law.
11.6 Kennel licenses shall only be issued by the Clerk of the Municipality or any staff
member acting under the Clerk's direction.
11.7 Every person who holds a Kennel license or the owner/operator of a Kennel shall post the
license in a prominent place in the Kennel and shall, when so requested by the Animal
Control Officer or any person authorized by the Municipality, produce such license for
inspection.
11.8 Every person who holds a Kennel license and the owner/operator of a Kennel shall at
all reasonable hours, ensure the Kennel is open to inspection by the Animal Control
Officer and Police Officer or any such person as may be appointed by Council upon
the production of proper identification, or any other person authorized to do so under
any Provincial or Federal Legislation.
11.9 The owner, operator, or manager of a Kennel shall reside on the property on which the
Kennel is located.
11.10 After giving notice in writing, the Municipality may at any time suspend or revoke a
Kennel license for:
(a)
failure to comply with any provisions of this By-law;
(b)
failure to comply with Kennel Conditions;
(c)
hindering or obstructing, or attempting to hinder or obstruct, an inspection
of the Kennel;
(d)
unresolved problems of noise;
(e)
substandard of care of dogs as determined by the Animal Control Officer;
(f)
substandard conditions of a Kennel, including, insufficient food, water, light,
heat or sanitation or the presence of excessive excrement, odours, insect
or rodent infestations, as determined by an Animal Control Officer;
(g)
uses other than permitted by the Kennel license, as determined by the
Municipality in its sole discretion.
11.11 The written notice as described in 11.10 shall be delivered in person or mailed by
prepaid registered mail to the registered owner of the Kennel.
11.12 Where an Animal Control Officer finds that the Owner or Operator of a Kennel does
not comply with any regulation in this By-law, he or she may direct that the animals
at the Kennel be seized and impounded by the Pound Keeper.
11.13 No person shall operate or continue to operate a Kennel without a valid license.
12.0 Kennel Conditions
12.1 Every person who applies for and receives a Kennel license shall comply with the
following requirements:
(a)
The kennel building shall be in a separate building and shall not be
attached to any building used for, or capable of being used for human
habitation.
(b)
The kennel building and its location shall conform to the Zoning By
law and the Ontario Building Code and the building shall be
maintained in damage-free condition.
(c)
Maintain records of individual dog identification and heath records of each
dog or puppy in a kennel.
(d)
All kennel buildings or structures as well as pens or outdoor runs have floors
and walls made of concrete or other impermeable material (including rigid
plastic).
(e)
All kennel buildings or structures as well as any pens or outdoor runs have
floors that are drained immediately after water present, such that no water
can remain on the floor of the Kennel for longer than five (5) minutes and
shall be thoroughly cleaned daily, or more often if necessary.
(f)
Any cage shall be adequately sized to allow the animal to extend its legs to
their full extent, to stand, sit, turn around or lie down in a fully extended
position.
(g)
Cages are to be constructed solely of metal, or wire, or partly of wire, and
shall have metal or other impermeable bottoms, which shall be cleaned and
washed daily, or more often, if necessary.
(h)
The kennel building shall have:
i) adequate natural or artificial light;
ii) windows which may be opened for proper ventilation;
iii) a heating system sufficient to maintain healthy conditions
specific to the breed of dog in the kennel;
iv) properly equipped with accessible fresh water and adequately
sized containers to maintain all dogs in a healthy condition;
v) a food preparation area.
(i)
Open air runs shall be adequately shaded, a chain link fence having a height
of at least 2.6 metres (eight feet) the wall of an adjacent building may be
included as part of such fenced-in area and provides for adequate space to
accommodate the breed of dog.
(j)
Is provided with the necessary veterinary medical care when it exhibits
signs of pain, illness, injury or suffering;
(k)
Whelping box maintained in separate location from the individual and/or
group enclosure housing other dogs, providing the dam with privacy and
shall provide a floor area of not less than two and a half (2.5) times the size
of the dam for such purposes;
(I)
Whelping box is constructed with four sides and a floor made of
impermeable materials, dowelling rails may be used to help prevent the dam
from accidently suffocating a puppy by lying on it;
(m)
A separate outdoor run for a dam is maintained to prevent the transfer for
diseases from other dogs to the puppies;
(n)
Space is designated for individual socialization between the puppies and
humans away from both visual and physical contact with littermates and
other Dogs.
12.2 Every person who holds a kennel license or working, agricultural, livestock, guardian
or hunting dogs, shall provide a shelter that is available for the dogs use at all times
and shall comply with the following requirements:
(a)
The premises shall be maintained in a sanitary, well ventilated, clean
condition, and free from offensive odours.
(b)
The dogs shall be kept in a sanitary, well bedded, well ventilated, naturally
lighted, clean quarters and a healthful temperature shall be maintained at
all times.
(c)
The dogs shall be adequately fed and watered and kept in a clean, healthy
condition, free from vermin and disease.
(d)
The size and the design of the enclosure must be adequate and appropriate
for the size of the dog.
(e)
If the dog is leashed, the chain, rope or tether used to tie the dog must be
at least three metres long and must allow the dog to move safely and
unrestricted (except by length).
13.0 Kennel Exemptions
13.1 Working Agricultural Livestock Guardian Dogs will be exempt from the specific
provisions for food, water and shelter because of the necessity of the dogs to be
working in the field or livestock enclosure but shall follow the basic guidelines outlined
in Section 12.2.
13.2 Working Agricultural Livestock Guardian dogs must be registered and will be licensed
with the same fee as kennel licenses.
14.0 Prohibition of Cruelty to Animals
14.1 No person shall keep any domestic animal unless the animal is provided with:
(a)
Clean potable drinking water in spill proof containers at all times and suitable
food of sufficient quantity and quality to allow for normal growth and the
maintenance of normal body weight;
(b)
Food and water receptacles kept clean and disinfected and located so as
to avoid contamination by excreta;
(c)
The opportunity for periodic exercise sufficient to maintain good health;
(d)
Necessary veterinary medical care when the animal exhibits signs of pain or
suffering.
15.0 Miscellaneous Matters
15.1 The Municipality, its agents and servants and a Pound-Keeper shall not be liable for
damages or compensation for any dog killed under the provisions of this By law and no
such damages or compensation shall be paid to any person.
15.2 The provisions of this By-law are severable and if any provisions of this By-law should,
for any reason, be declared invalid or unenforceable by any court, the remaining
provisions of the By-law shall remain in full force and effect and be interpreted in such
a manner as the context permits in order to carry out their intent.
16.0 Penalties
16.1 Every person who contravenes any provisions of this By-law is guilty of an
offence; and,
(a)
in the case of person who is not a corporation, upon conviction
therefore is liable to a fine or penalty of not more than ten thousand dollars
($10,000.00);
(b)
in the case of a corporation, upon conviction therefore is liable to a fine or
penalty of not more than sixty thousand dollars ($60,000.00).
16.2 The Animal Control Officer may enter, at all reasonable times, upon any property
subject to the regulations of this By-law in order to ascertain whether such regulations
or directions are being obeyed.
16.3 Any person convicted of an offence under this By-law may be liable to a penalty pursuant
to s.61 of the Provincial Offences Act R.S.O., 1990, c.P.33
17.0 Severability
17.1 If, for any reason, any section, clause or provision of this By-law is deemed by a Court
or competent jurisdiction to be invalid, the same shall not affect the validity of this
By-law as a whole or any part thereof other than the part which was declared to
be invalid.
18.0 Repeals
18.1 That By-law 14-03 hereby be rescinded.
19.0 Enactment
19.1 That this By-law shall come into full force and effect on the date of its passing.
19.2 This By-law may be cited as the "Dog Control By-law".
Read a first and second time this 13th day of November, 2024.
Read a third and final time and finally passed this 13th day of November.
______________________
MAYOR
______________________
CLERK
Town of Deseronto
Part I Provincial Offences Act By-
law 43-2024: Dog Control
Item
Column 1
Short Form Wording
Column2
Provision
Creating/Defining
Offence
Column 3 Set
Fine
1.
Own/harbour/possess
unlicensed dog
Section 4.1
$100.00
2.
Keep more than three
3 dogs
Section 4.2
$100.00
3.
Fail to affix dog tag
Section 4.6
$100.00
4.
Removal of dog tag
Section 4.7
$100.00
5.
Allow dog to run at
large
Section 5.1
$100.00
6.
Own/harbour/possess
dog suffering from
infectious/contagious
disease.
Section 8.3
$250.00
7.
Failure to remove dog
waste
Section 9.1
$150.00
8.
Failure to exercise
reasonable precautions
with a dog
Section 10.1
$250.00
9.
Failure to muzzle or
leash dangerous
dog
Section 10.4
$250.00
10.
Failure to post warning
signs where
a dangerous dog is
kept
Section 10.6
$250.00
11.
Operate a kennel
without a license
Section 11.2
$250.00
12.
Own or operate a
kennel with more than
ten (10) dogs
Section 11.3
$250.00
13.
Failure to display
kennel license
Section 11.7
$250.00
14.
Failure to permit
kennel inspection
Section 11.8
$250.00
15.
Failure to comply with
kennel conditions
Section 12.1
$250.00
16.
Failure to provide
adequate food,
water, exercise and
adequate health care
at kennel
Section 12.2
$250.00
17.
Failure to provide
adequate food,
water, exercise and
adequate health care
Section 14.1
$250.00
NOTE: the general penalty provision for the offences listed above is section 16
of By-law 43-2024, a certified copy of which has been filed.