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The Corporation of the
Township of Guelph/Eramosa
By-law Number 4/2017
A By-law to provide for the licensing and regulation of
breeding and boarding kennels within the boundaries of
the Township of Guelph/Eramosa.
WHEREAS Section 11, of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, c.25, as amended,
authorizes municipalities to pass by-laws to regulate animals;
AND WHEREAS; Section 11, of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, c.25, as amended,
also authorizes municipalities to pass by-laws respecting the health, safety and
well-being of persons;
AND WHEREAS Section 151 of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, c.25, as amended,
authorizes a municipality to licence, regulate and govern businesses within the
municipality;
AND WHEREAS Council for the Township deems it expedient to regulate dogs
within the Township of Guelph/Eramosa;
AND WHEREAS Council deems it desirable to license, regulate, govern the
business of kennels in order to ensure consumers are protected;
AND WHEREAS By-law No. 30/2010 is hereby repealed; and
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Township of
Guelph/Eramosa enacts as follows:
THAT this by-law shall be composed of nine (9) parts containing various sections,
namely:
Part 1
Definitions
Part 2
Prohibitions
Part 3
Licensing Requirements
Part 4
Regulations for Licensees
Part 5
Kennel Regulations
Part 6
Fencing Specification
Part 7
Kennel Personnel Responsibilities
Part 8
Enforcement
Part 9
Miscellaneous
Schedule A Set Fine Schedule
1.
DEFINITIONS
1.
For the purpose of this by-law the term:
a. "Animal" means any member of the animal kingdom, other than a
human.
b. "Applicant" shall mean any person that has a license under this by-
law, any person that applies to the Township for a license or renewal
of a license under this by-law and any person whose license under
this by-law is being considered for revocation or suspension.
c. "Cat" means a male or female cat over the age of twelve (12) weeks.
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d. "Cattery" means an establishment for the breeding and/or boarding
of cats.
e. "Clerk" means the Clerk of the Township of Guelph/Eramosa or
his/her designate.
f. "Council" means the Council of the Corporation of the Township of
Guelph/Eramosa.
g. "Dog" means a male or female dog over the age of twelve (12) weeks
but does not include a guide dog.
h. "Dog Tag License" means a marking device issued on an annual
basis by the Township of Guelph/Eramosa.
i. "Dwelling Unit" means a room or group of rooms in a building used or
designed or intended to be used by one (1) or more persons as a
single, independent and separate housekeeping unit and is permitted
and legal in accordance with the Township Zoning By-law.
j. "Enclosure" includes areas where animal(s) are contained and may
include an inside or outside area.
k. "Guide Dog" shall mean a dog trained as a guide for a disabled
person and having the qualifications prescribed by the regulations
to the Blind Persons' Rights Act, R.S.O. 1990,c.B.7, or having
certification by Hearing Ear Dogs of Canada or Special Skills Dogs
of Canada.
l. "Intact"
means
an
animal
that
has
not
been
altered, i.e., spayed (female) or neutered (male).
m. "Kennel" means a place where a minimum of three (3) dogs or four
(4) cats are housed, boarded, bred, trained, sold or kept and which is
licensed by the Township under the provisions of the Municipal Act
S.O. 2001, c.25, but does not include a Veterinary Clinic as defined
herein. Accessory retail sales and accessory Pet Grooming are
permitted. Notwithstanding, the definition of Kennel does not apply to
where dogs are kept as working dogs associated to a Livestock
Facility as defined. The limit shall be four (4) where the Township is
satisfied this criterion has been met.
i.
"Boarding Kennel" means a building, premises or place
in which more than three (3) dogs or four (4) cats are
maintained or cared for, for remuneration or otherwise
to a maximum number based on the square footage of
the housing up to a maximum number of fifty (50) dogs
and/or twenty (20) cats.
ii.
"Breeding Kennel" means a building, premises or place
in which more than three (3) dogs, or four (4) intact
cats, are bred for remuneration or otherwise to a
maximum number based on the square footage of the
housing up to a maximum number of ten (10) intact
dogs or cats.
n. "License" means a license issued pursuant to this by-law.
o. "Licensee" means the holder of a Kennel license who is the owner
of the property.
p. "Livestock Facility", means one or more barns or permanent
structures intended for keeping or housing of livestock with
livestock occupied portions, which are areas of the structure where
the livestock spend a majority of their time thus allowing substantial
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amounts of manure to accumulate. A livestock facility also includes
all manure or material storages and anaerobic digesters. For the
purposes of this definition livestock includes animals identified in
the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Minimum
Distance Separation Implementation Guidelines.
q. "Nuisance" means any activity or action which disturbs or is likely to
disturb any individual.
r. "Officer" means the By-law Enforcement Officer authorized by the
Council of the Township for the purposes of enforcement of Township
by-laws and shall also include his or her designate and may include:
Animal Control Officers, including the Supervisor of Animal Control,
Ontario SPCA Officers, Officers of the Ontario Provincial Police
services, and the Medical Health Officer.
s. "Owner" means a person who keeps, harbours or who has custody of
an animal, and, in the case of a minor, includes the person
responsible for the custody of the minor.
t. "Operator" includes a proprietor, or any other person who alone or
with others, operates, manages, supervises, runs or controls a
business, and "operate", "operation" and other words of like import or
intent shall be given a corresponding meaning.
u. "Property Owner" shall mean the registered legal owner of the land
on which the Breeding or Boarding Kennel is located or proposed
Kennel may be located.
v. "Township"
means
the
Corporation
of
the
Township
of
Guelph/Eramosa.
w. "Veterinarian" means a person registered to practice veterinary
medicine under the Veterinarians Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. V.3.
x. "Veterinary Clinic", means a building or part thereof wherein
animals of all kinds are treated or kept for treatment by a registered
veterinarian within the meaning of Provincial legislation, and
includes facilities where animals can be temporarily boarded while
undergoing treatment.
y. "Zone" means a zone as designated in the Township Zoning By-law,
as amended, pursuant to the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, as
amended.
2.
PROHIBITIONS
In the Township no person shall:
a. carry on the business of a kennel except in accordance with the
provisions set out in this by-law;
i. without a license to do so issued under this by-law;
ii. without having paid the required fees for the license as set
out in Fees and Charges By-law;
iii. at a location other than for which a license is issued under
this by-law;
iv. under any other name than the one endorsed on his/her
license issued under this by-law; and
b. hold themselves out as being licensed to carry on a business of a
kennel if the person is not so licensed;
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c. transfer or assign a license issued under this by-law;
d. obtain a license by providing mistaken, false or incorrect
information;
e. obtain a license having been convicted under the Criminal Code
of Canada for animal abuse, or had charges under the Dog
Owner's Liability Act (DOLA) R.S.O. 1990, c. D.16 or the Ontario
Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act (OSPCA).
R.S.O. 1990, c. O.36
3. LICENSING REQUIREMENTS
a. Every person who carries on a business of a boarding kennel or
breeding kennel in the Township shall be licensed under this by-
law.
b. The license shall be taken out annually and are valid for 365
days (one year) from the date of application approval and
payment.
c. Before licensing any kennel, or renewing an existing kennels
licence, the Township shall require the applicant to complete the
application form, pay the required annual fee in accordance with
the Fees and Charges By-law; as amended from time to time, and
produce evidence satisfactory to the Clerk or designate that the
kennel is being or shall be operated, within the standards and
conditions as set out within this by-law.
d. Every person who owns or operates a kennel shall permit an
animal control officer, upon production of proper identification, to
enter and inspect the kennel at all reasonable times for the
purposes of determining compliance with the license and the
provisions of this by-law or any other by-laws of the municipality
applicable to a kennel.
e. Every application for renewal of a license shall be completed and
delivered to the Clerk or designate thirty (30) days prior to the
expiry date of the license.
f. A license issued to an applicant shall be non-transferrable.
g. The kennel must employ at least one person who dwells on the
property.
h. A kennel must comply with all applicable by-laws and regulations
such as noise and parking regulations.
i. A license to operate a kennel shall be subject to such terms and
conditions set out in the license and no person shall operate a
kennel except in accordance with the terms and conditions of
the kennel licence issued by the Township. Notwithstanding the
provisions of this by-law, the Township may attach a condition
to a kennel licence limiting the number of dogs which may be
kept in the kennel.
Location Requirements
j. A kennel must be located within the Agricultural (A1) Zone or the
Extractive Industrial (M3) Zone, and shall be secondary to an
agricultural use as defined within the Township Zoning By-law.
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k. A kennel must be appropriate for rural servicing and be
compatible with agricultural uses.
l. A kennel and all associated structures must be setback as
prescribed by the Township's Comprehensive Zoning By-law.
Application Procedure
m. Every applicant applying for a new license for a kennel shall
submit the following documentation to the Clerk or designate:
i. a fully completed application form;
ii. the appropriate license fee;
iii. documentation, satisfactory to the Clerk or designate, that
the applicant is the property owner of the land at the
location;
iv. proposed floor plans including room labels and dimensions
for any kennel buildings to be constructed;
v. documentation from the Planning Department that the
property upon which the kennel will operate is
appropriately zoned and operating an agricultural use;
vi. a site plan drawing to scale approved by the Township,
including but not limited to, the location of all buildings or
structures on the subject property, including the location of
all buildings, structures, dog runs, waste containment, or
facilities to be used for kennel purposes. The site plan
shall also specify the distance separating the kennel from
all property lines as well as all buildings and their existing
use situated on the adjacent properties;
vii. in the case of a boarding kennel, proof of insurance by way
of certificate of insurance showing a minimum limit of two
million dollars ($2,000,000) in commercial general liability;
viii. in the case of a breeding kennel, proof of valid
membership in the Canadian Kennel Club or any other
association incorporated under the Animal Pedigree Act
(Canada), R.S.C., 1985, c. 8 (4th Supp.), or in the case of
cats, proof of valid membership in the Canadian Cat
Association and its feline purebred registry;
ix. a list of all dogs and cats to be permanently kept at the
subject property, noting verification of current rabies
vaccination or titer testing for each dog (except where
there is proof that the dog is under four (4) months of age);
x. the original results of a criminal information request which
shall determine whether the applicant has been convicted
of any federal, provincial or municipal law pertaining to
animal cruelty.
Exemptions
n. No licence shall be required for;
i. an animal shelter operated by or on behalf of the
Township, or a public authority;
ii. a publicly funded educational institute;
iii. an animal shelter operated by a branch or affiliate of the
Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals;
iv. a veterinary hospital, clinic, office or veterinary service
lawfully operated and supervised by a veterinarian
licensed to practice in Ontario;
v. a facility in which animals are placed for care pursuant to
the Pounds Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.17;
vi. a facility registered as a research facility in accordance
with the Animals for Research Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. A.22;
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vii. a location or premises in the Township where the dog(s)
at that location are individually licensed with a dog tag
and owned by a person residing at the property, only
where there number of dogs kept is not more than two
(2), or four (4) intact cats
Existing Kennels
o. Any kennel that lawfully existed prior to the effective date of
this by-law shall be deemed to comply with this by-law and may
be maintained or repaired to the same location, height and
dimensions as previously existed.
p. Notwithstanding the above, where an existing kennel is replaced
or substantially altered, the replacement and or, alteration shall
be constructed in accordance with this by-law.
4. REGULATIONS FOR LICENSEES
General Licensee's Responsibilities
a. Every licensee shall at all times:
i. comply with the provisions contained in this by-law;
ii. post the license in a conspicuous place at the fixed place
of the business;
iii. notify the Clerk or designate within seven (7) days of any
changes in his or her business or residential address;
iv. maintain and make readily available to personnel at all
times written animal care procedures dealing with,
amongst other matters, methods of handling animals,
sickness, emergency situations, injury or death and contact
information for a veterinarian;
v. ensure that excrement and other waste resulting from the
keeping of animal(s) shall be removed from the premises
as necessary and in accordance with any applicable by-
laws or regulations and in a manner that avoids any
offensive odours from emanating to surrounding
properties, and is disposed of in a manner that will not
create a public nuisance or health hazard;
vi. ensure that the premise is sanitary, well ventilated and
free of offensive odours;
vii. ensure that before any animal is taken into any kennel,
that each animal is current in its vaccinations against
rabies and that every animal be inspected for distemper
or other contagious or infectious disease (including any
flea infestation); and
viii. ensure all dog(s) boarded at the kennel shall be
individually licensed with a Dog Tag License for the
current year from the municipality in which the dog
resides.
Nuisance
b. Every licensee shall take all reasonable and humane steps to
prevent nuisance caused by undue noise; and
i. ensure that dogs are not barking and creating noise to
disturb the neighbouring property owners;
ii. where the municipality receives a complaint about noise
emissions from a licensed kennel, an animal control
officer shall investigate such complaints and may at his
or her sole discretion initiate a prosecution with respect to
nuisance barking;
iii. where a kennel is found guilty of 3 or more violations of
nuisance barking in one license term, the Officer may
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order the licensee or operator to submit, at its expense, a
noise evaluation study prepared by a qualified acoustical
consultant and may suspend the license to operate a
kennel until such time as the noise evaluation study has
been reviewed and approved by the municipality and
satisfactory arrangements for the implementation of any
noise abatement measures have been made, including
the entering into of any agreements and the posting of
any securities required to ensure the completion of any
required noise abatement measures.
Care of Animals
c. Every Licensee shall:
i. before any animal is taken into any kennel, all kennels
shall inspect such animal for contagious or infectious
disease. Should any kennel have an outbreak of any
such disease, the kennel may be closed at any time by
the Officer or any other person appointed by the
Township or authorized by Provincial statute for such
purpose.
ii. ensure that any animal suffering from any disease,
ailment or injury shall be provided with adequate and
appropriate medical attention to ensure the animals
health and welfare and that the animal is kept in a
quarantine area, separate from all other animals, until a
veterinarian certifies that the animal is in good health;
iii. provide each species of animal with adequate food
specific to the animals' needs;
iv. ensure that every animal has access to clean water at all
times;
v. keep animal(s) in clean, healthy conditions, free of
vermin and disease;
vi. provide adequate light specific to the needs of each
species of animal;
vii. provide animals with the opportunity to exercise; and
viii. ensure animals have access to shelter if and when
required.
Records
d. Every licensee shall record and keep:
i. the names and addresses of the owners of all the
animals boarded at the kennel;
ii. emergency contact number for the owners of the
animals;
iii. the name, breed, description, health, dog licence
number, vaccination information and micro-chip number if
available;
iv. daily health record and any behavioural incidents;
v. cleaning and maintenance logs;
vi. exercise logs for dogs;
vii. the dates of arrival and departure of all animals;
viii. for breeding kennels; breeding and identification records of
all whelping bitches/queens, stud dogs/cats, and resulting
litter records
e. Such records shall be kept for a minimum of twenty-four (24)
months after the animal has left the kennel; and shall ensure the
records are available for inspection by the Township during
business hours.
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f. All kennels shall maintain written policies on animal care and
kennel operation that shall include procedures for illness, injury,
death, transportation, and emergency phone numbers which
shall be posted and accessible to kennel owners and staff at all
times.
Revocation and Suspension
g. The Clerk or designate may suspend a licence if the licensee
fails to comply with any provision of this by-law and such non-
compliance is not remedied within the given time-line, following
notice from the Township specifying the particulars of the
noncompliance, and has the authority to revoke the licence if
necessary.
5. KENNEL REGULATIONS
a. Every person owning or operating a Boarding and/or Breeding
Kennels shall comply at all times with the following standards:
i. the maximum number of dogs to be kept in a boarding
kennel shall be no more than 50 dogs, however the
Township reserves the right to limit this number based on
the suitability of the kennel facility;
ii. the kennel building shall be a fully enclosed separate
building and shall not be attached to any building used or
capable of being used for human habitation;
iii. animals shall be housed in an individual enclosure, with
the exception, in the case of a boarding kennel, where
the animal owner expresses a specific desire for their
animals to be housed together and it would not be
deemed inhumane to do so;
iv. if both dogs and cats are to be kept, each species must
be housed in completely separate kennel areas, with a
full partition wall so that there is no transferring of noise
from one kennel area to the other;
v. every kennel shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary
condition at all times which shall include the removal of
excrement, refuse and debris a minimum of twice daily,
or as often as required. The litter box for cats shall be
cleaned a minimum of twice daily with litter refreshed
where required and a minimum of one litter box per adult
cat shall be required.
vi. animals shall be provided access to fresh drinking water
at all times.
vii. animals shall be fed adequate and contaminant-free food
in an amount capable of maintaining full health.
viii. kennels shall be monitored, supervised, and managed to
ensure the safety of animals, staff or the public.
ix. animal housing areas within the kennel building shall
have:
a. natural and electric lighting;
b. windows which may be opened for proper
ventilation and a heating, ventilation, and
air conditioning (HVAC) system
c. hot and cold running water
d. heating and cooling source with thermostat
x. in the case of a breeding kennel,
a. For dogs - whelping areas shall be
separated from other areas of the kennel.
b. For cats - queening areas shall be
separated from other areas of the kennel
xi. In the case of a breeding kennel,
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a. No bitch or queen shall be mated if it is less
than 18 months old;
b. No bitch or queen shall give birth to more
than six (6) litters;
xi. No bitch or queen shall have more than two (2) litters
per licensing year up to twelve (12) weeks of age
xii. Every person who owns or operates a kennel shall
comply with the recommendations set out in "A Code of
Practice for Canadian Kennel Operations" (Canadian
Veterinary Medical Association, 2007) and "A Code of
Practice for Canadian Cattery Operations (Canadian
Veterinary Medical Association, 2009) or the most recent
version of said documents.
6.
FENCING SPECIFICATIONS
a. Every person owning or operating a Boarding
and/or Breeding Kennels shall comply at all times
with the following fencing standards:
i. outdoor runs shall be completely enclosed
with no less than 12 gauge chain link
fencing, or material of equal strength.
ii. all fencing used must be a minimum of 1.82
m (6 ft) in height.
iii. in addition to the outdoor runs being
fenced, there must be an additional kennel
area perimeter fence constructed of solid
wood (no spacing between panels) and
must be a minimum of 1.82 m (6 ft) in
height.
iv. no dogs will be left outside between the
hours of 11:00 pm and 7:00 am.
v. all fencing associated with a kennel is
considered a structure, as defined within
the Township's Zoning By-law, and must be
set back in accordance with the provisions
of the Township's Zoning By-law.
7. KENNEL PERSONNEL
a. Every owner of a kennel, operator, or licensee
thereof shall:
i. permit only persons to operate or manage a
kennel who are skilled and conscientious in
animal care, and who have knowledge of
the characteristics, care and handling of the
animal(s) entrusted to their care;
ii. permit only persons to attend to the care,
feeding and cleaning of animal(s) in the
kennel, who have been adequately trained,
commensurate with their responsibilities, by
the kennel owner, and who demonstrate
that they are able to discharge their
responsibilities in a positive, caring matter;
iii. in the case of a boarding kennel, provide for
a staff ratio of 1 employee for every 10
boarded dogs, up to a maximum of 50
dogs.
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8. ENFORCEMENT
Inspection
a. An Officer, upon producing the appropriate
identification, may enter on to land and inspect
any lands to determine whether the provisions of
this by-law, an order, or notice issued under this
by-law or a condition of the licence issued under
this by-law have been complied with.
b. For the purposes of an inspection, an officer may,
i. require the production for inspection of any
document or things relevant to the
inspection;
ii. inspect and remove documents or things
relevant to the inspection for the purpose of
making copies or extracts;
iii. require information from any person
concerning a matter related to the
inspection; and
iv. alone, or in conjunction with a person
possessing special or expert knowledge
make examination or take tests, samples or
photographs necessary for the purposes of
the inspection; and,
v. upon request, a licensee shall provide an
officer with medical reports for any animal.
c. No person shall withhold, destroy, conceal or
refuse to furnish any information or thing required
by an officer for the purposes of an inspection.
d. No person shall prevent, hinder or interfere or
attempt to prevent, hinder or interfere with an
inspection undertaken by an officer.
e. The Clerk, Officer and other agencies as the Clerk
or officer deem necessary may at any reasonable
time inspect:
i. any premises or place where a business
which is subject to this by-law is carried on
or where there are reasonable or probable
grounds to believe a business is being
carried on; or
ii. any goods, equipment, book, record or
documents used or to be used by the
licensee in relation to a licence issued
under this by-law.
Obstruction
f. No Person shall hinder or obstruct, or attempt to
hinder or obstruct, any person who is exercising a
power or performing a duty under this by-law.
Offence and Penalty
g. It shall be an offence to obstruct or permit the
obstruction of such inspection.
h. Every person who contravenes any provision of
this bylaw is guilty of an offence and upon
conviction is liable to a fine as provided for by the
Provincial Offences Act, R.S.O. c. P. 33
i. Every person who contravenes any of the
provisions of this by-law, and every director of a
corporation who concurs in such contravention by
the corporation is guilty of an offence and on
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conviction liable to a maximum penalty of $25,000
for a first offence and $50,000 for any subsequent
offence.
j. Where a corporation is convicted of an offence
under this by-law, the maximum penalty is
$50,000 for a first offence and $100,000 for any
subsequent offence.
k. On conviction, a person may be liable:
i. upon a first conviction, to a fine of not less
than $100.00 and not more than
$50,000.00;
ii. upon a second or subsequent conviction for
the same offence, to a fine of not less than
$400.00 and not more than $100,000.00;
iii. upon conviction for a continuing offence, to
a fine of not less than $100.00 and not
more than $10,000 for each day or part of a
day that the offence continues. The total of
the daily fines may exceed $100,000.00;
and
iv. upon conviction of a multiple offence, for
each offence included in the multiple
offence, to a fine of not less than $100.00
and not more than $10,000.00. The total of
all fines for each included offence is not
limited to $100,000.00.
l. For the purposes of this by-law:
i. "multiple offence" means an offence in
respect of two or more acts or omissions
each of which separately constitutes an
offence and is a contravention of the same
provision of this By-law; and
ii. A "subsequent offence" means a second or
subsequent offence if the act giving rise to
the offence occurred after a conviction had
been entered at an earlier date for the
same offence.
Collection of Unpaid Fines
m. Pursuant to Section 441 of the Municipal Act, if
any part of a fine for a contravention of a business
licensing by-law remains unpaid after the fine
becomes due and payable under section 66 and
69 of the Provincial Offences Act, RSO 1990,
c.p.33, including any extension of time for
payment ordered under that section, the Clerk or
designate may give the person against whom the
fine was imposed a written notice specifying the
amount of the fine payable and the final date on
which it is payable, which shall be not less than 21
days after the date of the notice. If the fine
remains unpaid after the final date specified on the
notice, the fine is deemed to be unpaid taxes
purposes of section 351 of the Municipal Act and
may be added to the person's tax roll and
collected in the same manner as property taxes.
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9.0
MISCELLANEOUS
Severability
a. If any section or sections of this By-law, or parts thereof are
found by any court of competent jurisdiction to be illegal or
beyond the power of the Township to enact, such section or
sections or parts thereof shall be deemed to be severable from
this By-law and all remaining sections or parts of this By-law
shall be deemed to be separate and independent therefrom and
to be properly enacted and to be of full force and effect.
Conflict
b. In the event of a conflict between any provision of this by-law
and any applicable Act or regulation, the provision that is the
most restrictive prevails.
Effective Date
c. This By-law shall come into force upon the date of its passing.
Short Title
d. The short title of this By-law is the "Township Kennel By-law"
READ three times and finally passed
this 16th day of January, 2017.
_______________________
Chris White, Mayor
Amanda Knight, Acting Clerk
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Set Fine - Schedule A
Township of Guelph/Eramosa
Part I Provincial Offences Act
By-law No. 4/2017: Breeding and Boarding Kennels
Item
Short Form Wording
Provision Creating
or Defining
Offence
Set Fine
1
Not obtaining a license to operate a
kennel
Section 3 (a)
$350.00
2
Not permitting inspector to enter and
inspect kennel
Section 3 (d)
$250.00
3
Operating kennel in unsanitary
condition
Section 4 (a) (vi)
$350.00
4
Allowing dogs to nuisance bark
Section 4 (b)
$200.00
5
Not providing adequate and
appropriate medical attention
Section 4 (c) (ii)
$350.00
6
Not providing an opportunity for
exercise
Section 4 (c) (vii) $200.00
7
Failing to maintain records
Section 4 (d)
$150.00
8
Failing to equip kennel with clean
accessible fresh water
Section 5 (a) (vi) $350.00
9
Failing to provide animal with
adequate and contaminant-free food
Section 5 (a) (vii) $350.00
10
Failing to provide kennel with
adequate natural or artificial light
Section 5 (a) (ix)
(a)
$200.00
11
Failing to provide kennel with proper
ventilation or sufficient heat
Section 5 (a) (ix)
(b)
$200.00
12
Run or pen not surrounded by sturdy
fence with a minimum height of 1.82
meters (6 ft)
Section 6 (a) (ii)
$200.00
13
Failing to provide additional kennel
area perimeter fence
Section 6 (a) (iii)
$200.00
Note: the general penalty provision for the offences listed above is section 8 of
bylaw 4/2017, a certified copy of which has been filed.