Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?
In the Township of Kerns, Ontario, dogs & animal control rules are set by By-Law No. 2023-13 Regulation and Control of Animals (Township of Kerns), verified 2026-10-26. Fines: $50.00. Leash rule: Every dog owner shall ensure that their dog does not run at large within the Municipality.
By-Law No. 2023-13 Regulation and Control of Animals (Township of Kerns)
adopted bylaw
leash rule
Every dog owner shall ensure that their dog does not run at large within the Municipality
s. 2.1
fine range
$50.00
Schedule 'A', s. 5
scout note
Dog control: dogs must not run at large and must be leashed (max 1.5 m leash) under a capable person; at-large dogs may be seized and impounded. Set fines $50 for at large, no leash, excrement, kennel within 1 m of boundary. No licence fee seen (scanned, OCR'd).
Kerns By-laws page
By-law index listing Animal Control By-law 2023-13 and User Fees By-law 2025-16.