| licence required | True | s. 4.1 |
| licence fee | $10.00 (one dog); $20.00 each (2nd–4th dog); after March 31: $20.00 (one dog), $30.00 each (2nd–4th dog); kennel licence $75.00 / $100.00 after March 31 | Schedule "A" - TAGS AND LICENSES |
| leash rule | Dog must be on a leash not exceeding 1.8 metres, held under effective control of a competent person. | s. 10.4; s. 1.14 "a restraint not exceeding 1.8 metres" |
| max animals | No more than four dogs per dwelling unit or premises | s. 9.1 |
| fine range | $50.00–$300.00 (set fines); general penalty per Provincial Offences Act s. 15.1 | Schedule B TO DOG CONTROL BY-LAW 2022-42 |
scout note
Adopted Township of Nipissing By-law 2022-42 regulating the keeping and registration of dogs (tags, kennels, dangerous dogs, impoundment). Confirmed via OCR; passed 20 September 2022.