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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF JOLY
BY-LAW # 2014-15
Being a By-Law for the licensing and regulating of dogs and kennels and for the control
of dogs within the Township of Joly.
WHEREAS the Municipal Act, R.S.O. 2001, Section 11 (3) Section 103 (1), provides that by-laws may be
passed by the Councils of local municipalities for providing or regulating the keeping of animals,
regulating animal breeding or boarding establishments, animals being at large or trespassing, animal
identification systems, appraising damages, seizing and impounding, compensation for impounding,
muzzling and leashing of dogs, licensing of dogs, imposing a license fee and dogs running at large
contrary to the By-Law.
WHEREAS it is deemed expedient that such a By-Law be passed:
NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF JOLY HEREBY ENACTS AS
FOLLOWS:
Short Title: This By-Law may be cited as the "Dog By-Law"
1. DEFINITIONS
a) "Dog "means any member of the genus Canis families.
b) "Owner "includes any person having the possession or control of an animal or occupying
-- premises containing the animal. Where the owner is a minor, the person responsible for
ed the custody of the minor is deemed to be the owner. Own, Owns and Owned have a
corresponding meaning.
c) "By-Law Enforcement Officer "includes the person so designated by the Council to
administer and enforce this or any By-Law. If no person is so designated, then Council shall
enforce this or any By-Law.
d) "Guide Dog "means a dog which serves as a guide or leader for a person who is visually
impaired and which has been specially trained for that purpose.
e) "Kennel "is a premise where more than 4 adult dogs are kept.
f} "Juvenile Dog "is a dog under the age of one year of age. They are not considered an adult
dog.
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g) "License " means:
i. An annual permit to operate a kennel under this regulation, and
ii. Registration of a dog(s) and issuing of dog tag(s).
h) "Person "includes a partnership and unincorporated association.
i) "Running at Large "means any dog found in any place other than the premises of the
owner and not under the control of a responsible person.
j) "Regulations "mean the regulations made under this By-Law.
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2. FEES See Fees By-Law 2014-05
The amount of the fee shall be determined by the number of dogs harboured on the property,
incidental and regardless of the number of separate owners. There shall be no more than four dogs on
a property unless a Kennel License has been obtained.
Failure to register any dog(s) and obtain license(s) may result in a fine in accordance with Set Fine
Schedule, Section 15.
Where the owner of a dog in respect of which a license has been issued under this By-Law sells or
otherwise ceases to be the owner of the dog, the license, may in respect to that dog, be transferred for
a fee of $5.00 for owner in Joly Township.
Failure to keep tag affixed or using tag on another dog may result in a fine in accordance with Set Fine
Schedule, Section 15.
Falsifying information on the application may result in a fine in accordance with the Set Fine Schedule,
Section 15.
3. LICENSING
a) The owner of a dog, who is blind person and requires a guide dog, shall not be responsible
to pay a license fee for a guide dog.
b) Every person who owns a dog which is kept in the Municipality shall, on or before the 1*
day of January in each and every year, or within fifteen days of becoming the owner of a
dog, or within fifteen days of becoming a resident of the Municipality, must register such
dog with the Municipality and procure a license and a dog tag for each dog owned by them.
c) Every dog (Kennel dogs are the exception) must have the tag affixed to them. Using a tag
on another dog is not allowed.
a d) Every person who currently owns and operates an existing Kennel within the Municipality
"= shall submit an application to the Municipality of a form approved by the Municipality
accompanied by the license fee set out in Section 8 and Schedule "A".
e) A license holder who renews a license for a Kennel issued under these regulations shall, no
later than April 30" each and every year, submit an application for renewal to the
Municipality on a form approved by the Municipality accompanied by the license fee set out
in Section 8 and Schedule " A " or the license will be cancelled.
f) Falsifying information on the application is not acceptable. It is the responsibility of the
license holder to notify the Township within a 10 business day time period of any change of
the approved application.
g) Aperson is required to purchase a tag for a dog if the dog is going to stay at a property for
longer than a two month time period.
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h) Akennel license holder is required to pay the per dog fee, if a dog is going to stay at a
property for longer than a two month time period.
i) Before renewing a license, the Municipality may require the licensed kennel or breeding
premises to be inspected.
j) Alicense holder on the anniversary date of the issuance of the license shall submit an
annual report to the Municipality on a form approved by the Municipality and containing or
accompanied by the information required by the Municipality as shown in Schedule "C ".
4. GENERAL INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS
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A person approved by the Municipality may inspect a licensed kennel at any time and shall
notify the license holder of the kennel of the impending inspection at least four hours prior to
arriving at the kennel. An inspection report as per Schedule "B"will be completed by the person
approved by the Municipality.
5. MODIFICATIONS OR UPGRADE ORDER
1. The Municipality may issue an order to a license holder to:
i) Modify or upgrade a licensed kennel or breeding premise that does not comply with the
requirements of this regulation, or;
ii) Modify the operation of a licensed kennel or breeding premise where it is not being
operated in accordance with the requirements of this regulation.
2. Alicense holder to whom an order is issued under subsection (1) shall comply with the
order without delay.
6. SUSPENSION OR CANCELLATION OF LICENSE OR BREACH OF ORDER
The Municipality may suspend or cancel the license of a holder if the Municipality is satisfied
that the license holder has failed to comply with an order made by the Municipality under this
regulation.
7. Arecord shall be kept by the Municipality showing the name and address of the owner, the
serial number of the dog tag and the fees paid in respect of each dog.
8. Arecord shall be kept by the Municipality as well in respect of the Class of License issued for a
Kennel and the fees paid.
Class 1: 5 to 20 dogs - $143.75 - plus $5.00 per dog
ai Class 2: 21 to 100 dogs - $431.25 - plus $5.00 per dog
Class 3: 101 to 400 dogs - $718.25 -- plus $5.00 per dog
Existing licensed Kennels at the time of the passing of this said By-Law will be grandfathered as
to the Class of License held but not in respect of fees. Grandfathered Kennels will not be able
to move up a Class. They may maintain their current Class even though they may have under
the stated amount of dogs for that certain Class, if the current Class License fee is paid.
There will only be Class 1 Kennels allowed from the passing of this said By-Law (besides the
current ones grandfathered).
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9. Grandfathered Kennel Licenses can be transferrable. The kennel operation must continue to
operate at the current location if the transfer of the license has occurred.
10. No tag(s) will be given for dogs in a kennel.
11. The non-kennel owner shall keep the dog tag securely fixed on the dog at all times and shall not
use a dog tag upon any dog other than that for which it was issued.
12. The replacement fee for a lost dog tag shall be $5.00.
inne, 13. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR KEEPING AND HOUSING DOGS
The owner and operators of all breeding premises and kennels where dogs are kept or housed
shall:
Meet the standards as set out by the Corporation of the Township of Joly By-Law 2000-06.
14. RUNNING AT LARGE
a) No owner of a dog shall allow the dog to run at large within the limits of the Municipality or
to kill or injure livestock, poultry or other domestic animals. A hunting dog while being used
for hunting and under the control of a responsible person shall not be deemed to be
running at large.
b) No owner shall allow their dog to be on a public road or in a public place at any time unless
the dog is on a leash and such leash is held onto by a responsible person. Any person in
control of a team of dogs pulling a sled shall be deemed to comply with this section.
c) Notwithstanding the provisions of section (b) no dog shall be allowed at any time in any
area designated as a public swimming area.
d) Any owner of a dog who allows it to run at large is guilty of an offence and is liable to fines
set out in the Set Fine Schedule, Section 15, exclusive of costs and recoverable under the
Provincial Offences Act.
e) Every dog found running at large contrary to the provisions of this By-Law, with or without a
tag, may be seized by the By-Law Enforcement Officer or their agent and impounded.
Where a dog is impounded, the owner, if known, shall be liable for the pound fee as levied
by the pound-keeper whether the dog is claimed from the pound or not.
f) Ifthe By-Law Enforcement Officer or their agent is unable to seize any dog found to be
running at large and the owner is known to the By-Law Enforcement Officer or their agent,
the owner shall receive written notice of a fine as set out in the Set Fine Schedule.
15. PENALTIES
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~ Anyone contravening regulations made under this By-Law shall be subject to written notice of a
fine with provisions for payment to be made to the Municipality within seven (7) days ot the
date of such offence exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays, or Public Holidays and all fines levied
under the provisions of this By-Law are recoverable under the Provincial Offences Act and
further that each day the offence continues shall be considered to be a separate offence.
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PART 1-- PROVINCIAL OFFENCES ACT
TOWNSHIP OF JOLY
BY-LAW 2014-15: Regulating Dogs & Kennels |
Set Fine Schedule
~ Short Form Wording Provision Creating or
Defining Offence
1 Failure to register a dog and _ | s. 3(b) $75.00
procure a license
2 Failure to keep tag affixed or | s. 3(c) $75.00
using tag on another dog
3 Falsifying information on 5. 3(f) $500.00
application
* | Allowing a dog to run at large | s. 14(d) $75.00
5 Failure to keep a dog leashed | s. 14(b) $75.00
in a public place
Allowing a dog in a public s. 14(c) $75.00
swimming place
Note: The general penalty provision for the offences listed above is Section 15 of By-Law 2014-15, a
certified copy of which has been filed and $.61 of the Provincial Offences Act, R.S.O. 1990, C. P.33.
cy
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16. KENNEL LICENSE PROHIBITING
The Municipal Act Section 151 (1)(a) and (b) provides the Municipality with powers re: licenses.
151 (1) without limiting section 9, 10, and 11, a municipality may provide for a system of
licenses with respect to a business and may:
a) Prohibit the carrying on or engaging in the business and without a license.
b) Refuse to grant a license or to revoke or suspend a license.
an, 17. Any dog used as a person assistance dog, guide dog (dogs assisting persons who are
hearing or visually impaired, or dog assisting persons confined to wheelchairs, etc.)
provided that a certificate from an appropriate agency or from a recognized dog
training school is produced.
18. All sections of the By-Law shall be deemed to be separate and independent and the
invalidity of any section or provision thereof shall not affect the remaining sections.
19. This By-Law repeals 2014-06.
This By-Law Read a First, Second and Third time and finally passed in open council this 15" day of May
2014 and becomes in effect January 1, 2014.
Mario Campese, Mayor Karen Kunkel, Acting Clerk
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CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF JOLY
By-Law 2014-15
SCHEDULE "A"
APPLICATION FOR KENNEL/BREEDER LICENSE
Name:
Business Name: ss
Adaress: ee
My
Kennel/Breeder Premise Location (Civic and Legal
Address: NN
Phone: Fax: --__--
Email: a
Piease indicate if this application is for renewal: __.
License Class (Check Appropriate Box)
Kennel
Class 1 5-20 dogs [ ] $143.75 plus $5.00 per dog
Class 2 21-100 dogs [ ] $431.25 plus $5.00 per dog
Class 3 101-400 [ ] $718.25 plus $5.00 per dog
Date: TO
Signature: ----
Return completed application form and your cheque made payable to the
Corporation of the Township of Joly
871 Forest Lake Road
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~ P.0. Box 519
Sundridge ON
POA 120
Council retains the right to refuse any application.
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Corporation of the Township of Joly
By-Law 2014-15
SCHEDULE "B" PART 1
INVENTORY STATEMENT OF TYPES AND BREEDS OF DOGS
{ ] Initial Report [ ] Annual Report for , 20__ to , 20...
Name: ee
ie.
Address: a
Telephone/Fax:
Email: Oe
[ ] Hobby Breeding Premise [ ] Commercial Kennel Premise
---- Pf
Number of Adult
Males
Number of Juveniles
one year or less
When completing this statement to report on an annual basis, please review Premises
Information Form and indicate any changes to the type of activities on your premises in the
space below. Please include all dogs on the premises. A notation can be made if some of them
are neutered, personal pets.
Signature:
am,
Date:
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Corporation of the Township of Joly
By-Law 2014-15
SCHEDUULE "B" PART 2
PREMISES INFORMATION FORM
po Supplementary information to accompany application for Dog Kennel/Breeder License.
Owner:
Business Name:
Address: CPR (res):
Phone (bus):
Email:
LCN:
(Provide both legal description and directions to premises)__------
HOUSING AND ACCOMODATION
All outdoors: [] Yes [] No As part of residence [ ] Yes [ ] No
All enclosed in stand-alone building: [ ] Yes [ ] No
Kennels indoors and runs outdoors: [ ] Yes [ ] No
Other;
Type and size of lot}
Type and size of building: =
Number, size and use of rooms:
Describe type of construction for:
Exterior walls:
a, Interior walls: a
7 Floor;
Insulation:
Type of heating:
Air conditioning: [] Yes [] No [] N/A
Ventilation (Number, size and type of fans);___
No. and size of windows: __
Are windows screened: [] Yes [] No
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Is a dehumidifier or air exchanger used: [] Yes [ ] No
Method of waste disposal: Liquid...
Solid
Type and number of lighting fixtures:
ls running water available in the building: [] Yes [1] No
or near site [] Yes [] No
Source: --
fa,
Is the premises surrounded by a perimeter chain link or semi-solid wail suitable to prevent
escape or entry of animals? [] Yes [ ]No [] N/A
Describe:
What insect control measures are taken?
CAGES, PENS AND ENCLOSURES
Number of cages: Size:
Describe construction materials:
Number of runs: Indoor; Sizes:
Outdoor: Sizes:
Describe construction materials:
Is a shelter/enclosure/bedding/shade provided in each run or cage? [] Yes [] No
Is wire flooring used in any of the above? [] Yes [] No
If wire flooring is used, is provision made for partial solid floor? [] Yes [ j No
Is a separate whelping area provided? [] Yes [ ] No[ J] N/A
Supplemental heat? [] Yes [ ] No
Describe;__
wma, Group housing, if used, describe groups: ___
Is there an isolation ward or pen? [] Yes [] No
FOOD AND WATER
Provision for storage of feed: _
Vermin proof storage: [] Yes [|] No
ls feed properly marked as to type or use? [] Yes [] No
Are commercially prepared rations used? [] Yes [] No
What rations are available? ___
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Is clean potable water available at all times to all cages/runs? [] Yes [] No
ATTENDANTS
Owners only: [] Yes [] No No. of employees__
Describe daily habits regarding:
Feeding:
Cleaning: ie
| Exercising: a
an,
Socializing:
Grooming: a
VETERINARY INVOLVEMENT
Veterinary service is provided by:
Name of Clinic:
Frequency of vaccinations (Owner must provide proof of rabies vaccinations):
Rabies: --
Parasite Control:
What products are used and when?
ls Euthanasia carried out by a licensed vet? [|] Yes [ ] No
If no: How and by whom? __.
OTHER
Are prospective buyers/boarders given access to view entire facility? [ ] Yes [] No[ ] N/A
Is there an emergency procedures list posted? [] Yes [] No
Is there a fire extinguisher in the immediate area? []Yes [] No
Are emergency phone numbers posted? [] Yes []No
What disinfection products are used?
sehen,
.. PUREBRED BREEDING STOCK [] Yes [1] No[] N/A
Canadian Kennel Club assigned tattoo number:
ls written contract available? [] Yes []No
Does it provide for a full refund? [] Yes [] No
Describe provisions for adequate socialization of juveniles: __-.---=
The personal information on this form is being collected under the authority of By-law 2000-06
being a By-Law to set Kennel Standards and By-law 2014-06 being a By-law for the licensing
and regulating of dogs and kennels and for the contro! of dogs within the Township of Joly and
will be used only for the purposes intended under these By-laws. It is protected by the
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Protection of Privacy provisions of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. If
you have any questions about the collection, contact the Corporation of the Township of Joly.
| hereby certify that the foregoing information is true and correct. Furthermore, | understand that
my premises are subject to an inspection at any time by a duly appointed inspector and that
failure to disclose information, provision of false information or failure to provide adequate care
can result in immediate termination of a license and/or charges being laid.
tg The owner is advised to make a copy of this completed report to keep for their own records.
Date: a
Owner (Print):
Signature: a
plea,
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Corporation of the Township of Joly
By-Law 2014-15
SCHEDULE "C"
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INSPECTION REPORT FOR KENNELS AND BREEDING PREMISES FOR DOGS
[ ] Initial Report [ ] Annual Report for___----, 20__to__--, 20.
Name: a
Address: a
[] Kennel [ ] Hobby Breeding Premise [ ] Commercial Breeding Premise
Section One -- Mandatory Items. All items must be marked "YES" for Certification.
1. Water: All dogs are provided with adequate amounts of water every day. (2000-06, Sec.
5, Sub. 4)
[ ] Yes [ ] No Owners initials_
2. Shelter: Every dog has full access to adequate shelter for the conditions (2000-06, Sec.
3, Sub. 3)
[ ] Yes [ ] No Owners initials
3. Diet: Dogs are offered a diet which is complete and wholesome and provided in amounts
adequate to maintain normal body conditions for the environmental conditions and
amount of exercise. All dogs should be adequately fed and watered at least once a day
except as directed by veterinary treatment, normal fasts or professionally accepted
practices. (2000-06, Sec. 5, Sub.3)
[ ]Yes [ ] No Owners initials
4. Confinement: Dogs are confined in a manner that is safe and free of hazards (2000-06,
Sec. 3 and 4).
a) If tethered, the tethers or chains are tangle free and are of sufficient
length to allow freedom of movement and adequate exercise.
ie b) If kept in runs, they are constructed of chain link or wire fencing that is
ea secure and all openings are smali enough to prevent entrapment
injury to limbs or head.
[ ]Yes [ ]No Owners initials.
5. Feces: Stools are removed daily from the kennel area and are disposed of in a sanitary
and legal manner. (2000-06, Sec. 5, Sub.2)
[ ]Yes [ ] No Owners initials
6. Estrus: If intact females are kept on the premises, a confinement method is available
which can safely house them under conditions within the guidelines and prevent
unplanned breeding. (2000-06, Sec. 5, Sub. 3)
[ ]Yes [ ] No Owners initials.
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7. Socialization: All dogs shall be adequately socialized to the point of allowing contact
without aggressive behaviors such as baring teeth, growling, signs of fear--biter posturing
or attempting to bite without provocation towards humans. Dogs exhibiting maladaptive or
pathological behavior which could result in self-injury,
Injury to others or other undesirable consequences are being managed with an
acceptable program for accommodation and remediation. (2000-06, Sec. 3, Sub. 3
~ and Sec. 5, Sub.1)
[ ] Yes [ ] No Owners initials
8. Quality of Life: All dogs are provided with a basic quality of life. Each dog is given
adequate and appropriate opportunities to engage in beneficial species--typical behaviors
and activities. No dog is forced to live under pain or distress without veterinary
intervention for relief from pain/suffering.
[ ] Yes [ ] No Owners initials__--
9. Fencing: Both primary and secondary fencing is in place. (2000-06, Sec. 4)
[ ] Yes [ ] No Owners initials.
10. Affiliation: The Kennei or Breeding Premises owner has a current membership in a
recognized breed club/association or professional organization. (2000-06, Sec. 2, Sub. 2)
[ ] Yes [ ] No Owners initials_
11.Vaccination: All dogs have current vaccinations as required by local law.
[ ] Yes [ ] No Owners initials_
Certification
oo, HAVE INnSPOECted the kennel/breeding premises located by
which is owned by le
This kennel/breeding premise Does/Does Not (circle) meet each of the requirements set out
above.
rn Signed__ Date
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