Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?
In the Village of Hilton Beach, Ontario, dogs & animal control rules are set by By-law 2020-08 Animal Control, verified 2026-10-26. Fines: $53.75 set fine; maximum fine as established pursuant to the Provincial Offences Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.33. A licence is required. Leash rule: No owner of a dog shall cause or permit the dog to run at large in the Village.
By-law 2020-08 Animal Control
adopted bylaw
licence required
yes
s. 2(i)
leash rule
No owner of a dog shall cause or permit the dog to run at large in the Village.
s. 4(i)
max animals
three (3) dogs over the age of 12 weeks
s. 6
fine range
$53.75 set fine; maximum fine as established pursuant to the Provincial Offences Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.33
Appendix 'A'; s. 8
scout note
Village of Hilton Beach dog by-law: dogs over 12 weeks must be licensed with an annual tag (fee set by Council); dogs may not run at large; no more than three dogs per dwelling; muzzle orders for biting dogs; excrement clean-up; set fines $53.75.
By-law #2020-09, Domestic Farm Animal and Fowl By-law
Refiled from backyard_animals 2026-10-23 (content scan: 11 animal control signatures); pending verification.