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## THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF NIPISSING BY-LAW NO. 2022-42
Being a by-law to regulate the keeping and registration of dogs within the Township of Nipissing.
WHEREAS Section 10(1) of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, c. 25, as amended, authorizes the Township of Nipissing to provide any service or thing that the Township considers necessary or desirable for the public; and
WHEREAS Section 10(2)(9) of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, c. 25, as amended, authorizes the Township of Nipissing to pass By-laws respecting animals; and
WHEREAS subsection 8(3) of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, c. 25, as amended, provides that a By-law under Section 10 of that Municipal Act respecting a matter may regulate or prohibit and, as part of the power to regulate or prohibit respecting the matter, may require a person to do things respecting the matter, or may provide for a system of licenses respecting the matter; and
WHEREAS Section 103(1)(a) of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, c. 25, as amended, states that if a municipality passes a By-law regulating or prohibiting with respect to the being at large or trespassing of animals, the By-law may provide for the seizure and impounding of animals being at large or trespassing contrary to the By-law; and
WHEREAS Section 425(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, as amended, authorizes the Township of Nipissing to pass By-laws providing that a person who contravenes a By-law of the Township of Nipissing passed under that Act is guilty of an offence; and
WHEREAS Section 28 (2) of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. M.56, provides that a municipality may collect and retain personal information that is used for the purposes of law enforcement or necessary to the proper administration of a lawfully authorized activity; and
WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Nipissing deems it desirable to regulate the keeping and control of dogs in the Township of Nipissing in order to promote the safety and welfare of both animals and people;
Now Therefore the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Nipissing hereby enacts, as follows:
## PART 1 - DEFINITIONS
- 1.1 "Aid Dog" means a dog that is registered and trained to aid a person with a disability and is actively in use for such purpose;
- 1.2 "Animal" means any member of the animal kingdom, other than a human;
- 1.4 "Animal Shelter" means the premises, as designated and posted by the Corporation of the Township of Nipissing, that are used for the detention, maintenance, or disposal of animals that have been impounded pursuant to this By-law. The operation and maintenance of the designated Animal Shelter shall be the responsibility of the contractor operating the Animal Shelter. Animal Shelter and Impound Centre shall have like meaning;
- 1.3 "Animal Control Officer" means a person appointed by Council to enforce the provisions of this By-Law and includes Municipal By-law Enforcement Officer appointed by Council or a police officer;
- "At Large" means to be found in any place other than the premises of the owner of the animal and not under the control of a person and in such a manner as to prevent escape;
- 1.6 "Control' means the care and custody of an animal;
- 1.7 "Council' means the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Nipissing;
- 1.9 "Dog" means a male or female of the domesticated canine species;
- 1.8 "Dispose" means to rehome or euthanize an animal.
- 1.10 "Dog Tag" means a dog tag issued pursuant to this By-law;
- 1.12 "Keeps" means to own, care, control, possess, keep, harbour, maintain, or feed an animal, whether temporary or permanent;
- 1.11 "Dwelling Unit" means a group of rooms used or designed or intended to be used by one or more persons as a single, independent and separate housekeeping establishment in which food preparation and sanitary facilities are provided for the exclusive use of such person or persons; and which has a private entrance from outside the building or from a common hallway inside the building.
- 1.13 "Kennel" means an establishment in which greater than four dogs are housed, groomed, boarded, bred, or trained for gain or profit;
- 1.15 "Leashed" means a restraining device securely attached to the dog and a person or object;
- 1.14 "Leash" means a restraint not exceeding 1.8 metres in length;
- 1.16 "Medical Officer of Health means the Medical Officer of Health for the North Bay Parry Sound District;
- 1.18 "Mitigating Factor" means a circumstance which excuses aggressive behaviour of a dog and, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, may include circumstances where:
- 1.17 "Microchip" means an approved "Canadian Standard" encoded identification device implanted into a dog which contains a unique code that permits or facilitates access to owner information, including the name and address of the owner, which is stored in a central database;
- a) the dog was, at the time of the aggressive behaviour, acting in defence to an attack by a person or domestic animal;
- b) the dog was, at the time of the aggressive behaviour, acting in defence of its young or reacting to a person or a domestic animal trespassing on the property of its owner; or
- 1.19 "Municipality" means the Corporation of the Township of Nipissing.
- the dog was, at the time of the aggressive behaviour, being teased, provoked, or tormented;
- 1.20 "Muzzle" means a humane fastening or covering device over the mouth of a dog and of sufficient strength to prevent the dog from biting;
- 1.21 "Nuisance Animal' means any animal that unreasonably annoys humans, endangers the life or health of domestic animals or persons, or substantially interferes with the rights of persons, other than its Owner, to enjoyment of life or property.
- 1.22 "Owner" means any person who keeps, possesses, or harbours an animal, and where the owner is under the age of 18, the person responsible for the custody of the person under the age of 18;
- 1.24 "Premises" means a building or a part of a building and any land appurtenant to the building or part of the building and includes a vacant lot;
- 1.23 "Police Work Dog" means a dog trained to aid law enforcement officers and used by such officers in the execution of their duties;
- 1.25 "Public Park" means an area of public land specifically defined or set aside for use by and for the general public in both active or passive recreational uses; and includes all landscaping, facilities and apparatus, playing fields, utilities, buildings and other structures that are consistent with the general purposes of public parkland, and whether or not such recreational facilities are publicly operated or operated by other organizations pursuant to arrangements with the public authority owning the park and may include public and private cemeteries.
- 1.27 "Registrar" means the person authorized to administer and enforce this By-law, and where applicable, shall be deemed to include an agent appointed by the Registrar to perform that task or exercise the power under this By-law;
- 1.26 "Public Property" means all lands owned by the Township, any local boards, any corporations owned or controlled by the Township and includes all Crown lands within the Township;
- 1.28 "Residential Unit" means a suite operated as a housekeeping unit, used or intended to be used by one or more persons that contains cooking, eating, sleeping, and sanitary facilities;
- 1.29 "Service Animal' means an animal that:
- a) is being trained by a recognized organization for service as a guide animal for the visually or hearing impaired or a special skills animal for other disabled persons;
- has successfully completed training by a recognized organization for service as a guide animal for the visually or hearing impaired or a special skills animal for other disabled persons; or
- C) is performing the service for which it was trained;
- 1.31 "Vicious Dog" means a dog that has attacked without provocation or bitten a person or domestic animal as determined by the Animal Control Officer in accordance with Section 21 of this By-law.
- 1.30 "Veterinarian" means a person registered or licensed under the Veterinarian Act,
## PART 2 - APPLICATION
- 2.1 Except as otherwise provided, this By-law shall apply to every person in the Township of Nipissing.
## PART 3 - REGISTRAR
- 3.1 The Municipal Clerk for the municipality, or designate, will be the Registrar pursuant to this By-law.
- 3.2 The Registrar is responsible for the issuance of tags and may, from time to time appoint, in writing, agents for the issuance of tags as they may consider necessary. The Registrar may revoke any such appointment in writing for such reason as the Registrar in their sole discretion may determine.
## PART 4 - LICENSING
- 4.1 Except as provided to the contrary in this By-law, every owner of a dog shall register the dog with the Registrar within 7 days of becoming the owner of the
- 4.2 Despite Subsection 4.1, an owner is not required to register a dog before the dog reaches the age of six (6) months. The onus of proof of age of the dog shall rest with the owner.
- 4.3 Seasonal residents and transients shall be exempt from registering animals with the municipality if they have been registered in the place of their permanent residence. Proof may be requested by By-law Enforcement.
## PART 5 - REGISTRATION PROCESS
- 5.1 Every person who applies to the Registrar to register a dogwill:
- provide a physical description of the dog,
- a) provide the name, address, telephone number, and email address (if applicable) of the dog owner,
- c) provide such other information or documentation as may be required by the Registrar,
- d) shall pay a registration fee to register the dog as outlined in Schedule A of this By-law;
- 5.2 Upon the applicant providing the required information and documentation to the Registrar, and paying the appropriate registration fee, the Registrar will register the dog and shall issue to the applicant the appropriate tag, which bears a unique serial number and other information, as determined by the Registrar.
- 5.3 The registration fee otherwise payable to register a dog shall be reduced to nil provided the owner of the dog produces, to the Registrar at the time of registration, evidence satisfactory to the Registrar that the dog is:
- a service dog and is used in that capacity by the owner of the dog or by a person under 18 years of age that is part of the family of the owner of the dog; or
- b) a police work dog.
2. 5.4 No registration fee or any part thereof shall be refunded for any reason.
3. 5.5 Every owner of a registered dog shall advise the Registrar, in writing, within 7 days thereafter, of:
4. the owner's change of address and phone number; or
- b) the death or sale or other transfer of ownership of the dog.
6. 5.6 The Registrar, or designate, shall have the right to cancel the registration of a dog in the event that the registration fee is not paid in full, through error, as a result of a cheque being returned marked Not Sufficient Funds, or for any other reason.
## PART 6 - DOG TO WEAR TAG
- 6.1 Every owner of a dog, whether or not that dog has a microchip implanted, will, subject to subsection 6.2, keep the tag securely fixed on the dog for which it was issued, at all times during the year of issue.
- 6.2 Despite Subsection 6.1, an owner does not need to keep the tag on their dog:
- a) while the dog is within the dwelling unit or on the premises of its owner,
- b) while the dog is being lawfully used for hunting in the bush, and the license is produced upon request of an Animal Control Officer, or,
- 6.3 No person shall remove a tag from a dog without the consent of the owner.
- c) where a veterinarian has determined it is necessary to remove the tag for medical treatment of that dog.
- 6.4 No person shall attach a tag to a dog other than the dog for which it was issued.
- 6.5 Every tag issued by the Registrar remains the property of the municipality and in the event the registration of a dog is cancelled by the registrar, the tag will be surrendered to the Registrar.
## PART 7 - REPLACEMENT TAGS
- 7.1 The Registrar will issue a replacement dog tag to the owner of a registered dog upon application of the owner, that the tag was lost or damaged, and payment of a fee of $5.00 for the replacement tag.
## PART 8 - REGISTRAR'S RECORDS
- 8.2 The records under Subsection 8 will include: the name, address, email address (if applicable), and phone number of the owner of the dog, a physical description of the dog, the serial number of the dog tag issued, the fee paid, and such other information as the Registrar in their sole discretion determines to be necessary.
- 8.1 The Registrar shall maintain records of all dog tags and replacement tags issued by the Registrar and shall update such records as additional information is received pursuant to Part 5, of this By-law.
- 8.3 Personal information is collected and maintained by the Registrar so that the Township may contact the owner for purposes related to administration and enforcement of this by-law and to facilitate the reunion of lost or strayed dogs with their owners. The Registrar or designate may use or disclose this information for these purposes, or for a consistent purpose, to an officer, employee or agent of the Municipality who needs it in the performance of their duties.
## PART 9 - DOG LIMITATIONS
- Except as otherwise provided in this By-law, no person shall keep or permit in or about any dwelling unit or premises more than four dogs.
- 9.2 Notwithstanding subsection 9.1, a person may keep or permit in or about a dwelling unit or premises.
- a) a maximum of four dogs that are visiting or being kept under emergency circumstances for a continuous period not exceeding 14 days.
- b) not more than 6 dogs on a property where the prime and legal use of the property is agricultural and the dogs are for herding and livestock protection.
- 9.3 Subsections 9.1 and 9.2 shall not apply to dogs under the age of sixteen weeks.
- 9.4 Notwithstanding subsection 9.1, a person may keep about a dwelling unit or premises every dog which was licensed, with the municipality, the day prior to this By-law coming into effect in the area in which the dwelling unit or premises is located, until the earliest of the death of the dog; the owner otherwise disposes of the dog; or the owner fails to register the dog in accordance with this By-law.
- 9.5 It shall be the responsibility of the owner of the dog claiming an exemption from Subsection 9.4 to substantiate the entitlement to the exemption claimed.
- 9.6 Notwithstanding sections 9.1 and 9.2, a person may apply, on a site-specific basis, for a kenne/ license provided that the operation of such a business, including a home occupation or home industry, is compliant with municipal zoning regulations.
- 9.7 The licensing of a kenne/ requires that the following conditions be met:
- a) While the license is in force, it shall be continuously exposed in a conspicuous place in the interior of the premises for which the license is obtained.
- b) At all times the kennel operator shall maintain the premises in a sanitary, well ventilated, clean condition, and free from offensive odors.
- c) The operator shall keep the animals in sanitary, well bedded, well ventilated, naturally lighted, clean quarters, and at a healthful temperature at all times.
- d) The operator shall feed and give water to the animals periodically each day and keep same in a clean, healthy condition, free from vermin and disease.
- e) All refuse and waste matter from said kennel shall be disposed of daily in a proper and sanitary manner.
- 9) If the kennel is found not to conform, under the requirements set out herein and within other applicable laws such as, but not limited to the Zoning By-law, the Animal Control Officer, or designate, may seize and impound the animals and the municipality may revoke the license issued to the kennel.
- f) The Animal Control Officer, Medical Officer of Health or designate, and any other person authorized by the Corporation of the Township of Nipissing may inspect any place where a license has been issued, pursuant to this By-law.
## PART 10 - DOGS RUNNING AT LARGE
- 10.1 No owner shall permit a dog, except for an aid dog or a police dog, to be in the following municipal areas:
- a) Municipal Office
- Museum
- Public Works Garage
- Fire Stations 1 and 2
- 10.2 No owner of a dog shall cause, allow, or permit a dog to run at large within the limits of the municipality.
- 10.4 Owners shall ensure that their dog is on a leash, which is held under the effective control of a competent person.
- 10.3 No owner shall permit a dog to run at large that is not within the dwelling unit or on the premises of its owner or on private property with the consent of the owner of that private property.
- 10.5 A dog shall not be considered to be running at large if it is a police work dog, and is being used in the course of police duties, or it is a hunting dog accompanied by the owner or other responsible adult and is actively engaged in hunting or training for hunting, on un-posted land or on posted land with the permission of the owner that is not within the urban area of the municipality, as defined by municipal zoning and/or planning regulations.
- 10.6 No owner shall allow or permit their dog to trespass on private property whether on a leash or not.
## PART 11 - SEIZE AND IMPOUND
- 11.1 Subject to subsection 11.2, an Animal Control Officer may seize and impound any dog found running at large.
- 11.2 An Animal Control Officer may enter on any private property without the consent of the owner of the property, for the purpose of discharging the duties imposed by this by-law and to enforce its provisions, and provided they are in active pursuit of a dog, enter upon the private property of any person for the purpose of continuing their pursuit of the dog, provided that in no instance shall any such agent of the Corporation enter into any dwelling unit or other building situated on private property without a Search Warrant authorizing such entry.
- 11.3 Where, in the opinion of the Animal Control Officer or designate, a dog seized under subsection 11.1 is injured or should be destroyed without delay for humane reasons or for reasons of safety to persons or animals, the Animal Control Officer or their designate or agent, despite subsection 11.5 may kill the dog in a humane manner as soon after seizure as they think fit, without permitting any person to reclaim the dog or without offering it for sale and no person shall be entitled to recover damages or compensation on account of being euthanized.
- 11.4 Sac e anana be Subject to Subsection 11.3, any dog seized by an Animal Control Officer or designate under this By-law shall be impounded for 8 days from the time of its impoundment, excluding the day on which the dog was impounded, and days on which the Animal Shelter is closed, provided however, that if the dog seized is a female dog in heat, heat or 21 days. If the municipal Animal Shelter is closed for a period requiring one or more animals to be housed at another Animal Shelter, a notice of the location and contact information of the Animal Shelter used will be posted at the municipal Animal Shelter and on the front door of the municipal office.
- 11.5 During the impound period referred to in subsection 11.4, the owner of the dog shall be entitled to redeem the dog upon:
- a) payment of the impound fee and board fee in an amount determined in accordance with Schedule "A" to this By-law;
- b) payment of any veterinarian fees incurred for the well-being of the dog, and C) registering the dog in accordance with this By-law if there is no evidence the dog is already registered. When no proof can be shown that the dog is registered the appropriate license fees shall be doubled
- 11.6 If the dog is not redeemed within the time frame specified in subsection 11.4, the Animal Control Officer may dispose of the dog as they see fit without liability to any person for the disposition of the dog or the manner thereof. Prior to the animal being destroyed, every reasonable attempt shall be made to identity the owner through microchip, tattoo, or dog tag.
- In the event that the owner of the dog impounded for protective care does not claim the dog and pay the impound fees, board fees, and veterinarian fees in accordance with Schedule "A" of this Bylaw, within eight days, then on the ninth day, the dog may be deemed to have been impounded as running at large in accordance with Section 10 and time under subsection 11.4 shall begin to run.
- The Animal Control Officer is authorized, upon request of a police officer, to impound a dog for protective care purposes, pursuant to an incarceration, fire, medical emergency, or for any other situation that the Animal Control Officer deems appropriate and to keep such animals for a maximum of eight days.
- Where a dog is seized and impounded, or impounded for protective care, the owner, if known, shall be liable for the impound fees, board fees and veterinarian fees in an amount determined in accordance with Schedule "A" to this By-law, whether the dog is claimed from the pound or not and shall pay all fees on demand by the Animal Control Officer. In appropriate humanitarian circumstances, the By-law Enforcement Officer may, in their discretion, waive all or part of the impound fees, board fees, and veterinarian fees, or provide for delayed or installment payments of same.
## PART 12 - STOOP AND SCOOP
- 12.1 Every person who owns or keeps a dog shall forthwith remove and dispose of excrement left by the dog on private and public property within the municipality.
- 12.2 Section 12.1 may not apply to a person who owns or uses a seeing-eye dog registered with the Canadian National Institute for the Blind or a working police dog.
## PART 13 - NOISE
- 13.1 The owner or person in control of a dog shall not permit or allow the dog to make or continue to make disturbing noises, including, but not limited to, continued or repeated howling, barking, whining, or other utterances causing unreasonable annoyance, disturbance, or discomfort to neighbours, or others in close proximity to the premises where the dog is kept or harboured for an unnecessary or unreasonable period of time which then has the effect of disturbing the peace, quiet, comfort, or repose of any individual.
## PART 14 - VICIOUS DOG
- 14.1 No owner or person in control of a dog shall permit the dog to attack without provocation or to bite a person or domestic animal.
- 14.2 Where the Animal Control Officer is informed upon written complaint (Schedule "AC 1"), and is satisfied that a dog has attacked without provocation or bitten a person or domestic animal, and has further been provided with satisfactory evidence as to the name and address of the owner of the dog, the Animal Control Officer or designate may issue an Order (Schedule "AC2) to the owner requiring that the dog be kept muzzled at such times as are set out in the Order.
- 14.3 Such order shall set out the conditions of muzzling and the owner shall comply with any or all the requirements set out in Subsections 14.3, 14.4 and 14.5. The Order shall remain in effect until an action under the provisions of the Dog Owners' Liability Act has concluded, or until it is deemed by the Issuer that the dog in question does not present a risk to public safety, or an exemption is granted in accordance with 14.6 of this By-law.
- 14.4 Service of an Order that a dog has been deemed a vicious dog may be served on the person who shows in the municipality's records as the owner of the dog, or where the dog does not appear to be registered pursuant to this By-law, on such other person who appears to be the owner of the dog. Service may be affected by personal service, by mail, or by posting up in a conspicuous place at the address shown in the municipal records as the address for the owner of the dog, or where the dog is not registered under this By-law, at such address as appears to be the address of the owner of the dog.
- Service of the Order shall be effective upon the date that personal service is effected, or where served by mail or by posting, shall be deemed effective on the third day after mailing or posting as the case may be.
- 14.6 Every owner of a vicious dog shall, when the vicious dog is within the boundaries of the owner's premises, always:
- a) Keep the vicious dog confined inside a building or house or in an enclosed pen of sufficient dimension and strength to be humane and to prevent a dog from coming into contact with persons, other than the owner of the dog, or any other domestic animal or keep the animal confined within a securely fenced yard where the fence is a minimum height of 1.83 metres. The enclosed pen or the fenced yard shall be equipped with a locking device;
- b) transport the vicious dog from one location to another by means of a collartype leash and a muzzle.
- 14.7 Every owner of a vicious dog shall, when the vicious dog is not within the boundaries of the owner'spremises, always:
- a) keep the vicious dog under the effective control of an adult person on a leash held by the person; and
- b) keep the vicious dog muzzled
- 14.8 Every owner of a vicious dog shall notify the Registrar within two working days of any change in ownership or residence of the vicious dog and provide the Registrar with the new address and telephone number of the owner.
- 14.9 The notification that a dog is a vicious dog is effective from the date it is served, even if a hearing before Council is requested by the owner of the dog affected.
- 14.10 Failure to comply with an Order issued under the authority of Section 14 of this By-law is subject to the Set Fine as set out in Schedule B.
## PART 15 - PENALTY
- 15.1 Every person who contravenes any of the provisions of this By-law is guilty of an offence and upon conviction is liable to pay a fine as provided for in the Provincial Offences Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.33, as amended.
## PART 16 - INTERFERENCE
- 16.1 No person shall interfere with, hinder, or molest an agent of the Township in the performance of any duty of such agent, or seek to release any animal in the custody of the Township, or its agents, except as herein provided.
## PART 17 - SHORT TITLE
- 17.1 This By-law shall be known as the "Dog Control By-law".
## PART 18 - BY-LAW APPROVAL
- 18.1 This By-law shall come into force once the Short Form Wording and Set Fines are approved by the Regional Senior Judge of Ontario Court of Justice pursuant to the
## PART 19 - REPEAL
- 19.1 That By-law No. 831 is hereby repealed once By-law 2022-41 comes into force.
Read a first, second and third time and passed this 20t day of September, 2022.
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Tom Piper Mayor
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Kris Croskery-Hodgins Municipal Administrator
Certified a true copy of By-Law 2022-42
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Kris Croskery-Hodgins,
Municipal Administrator-Clerk-Treasurer Township of Nipissing, District of Parry Sound SeptembBy1dw222022-42 - Dog Control By-law
SCHEDULE "A" - FEES TO BY-LAW 2022-42
| SEIZED/IMPOUNDED | Fee | |
|---------------------------------------------|-------------|------------------|
| Impoundment Fee | $25.00 | |
| Daily Boarding Fee | $35.00 | |
| Weekend Boarding Fee | $40.00 | |
| Humane Services/Adoption Fee | $40.00 | |
| Euthanasia Supplies Fee | $100.00 | |
| TAGS AND LICENSES | Fee | After March 31st |
| One dog in a residence | $10.00 | $20.00 |
| Second, third and fourth dog in a residence | $20.00 each | $30.00 each |
| Replacement Tags) | $5.00 | |
| Register Dog under Sec. 5.3 | Nil | |
| Kennel License Fee | $75.00 | $100.00 |
## SCHEDULE B TO DOG CONTROL BY-LAW 2022-42 PENALTIES - SECTION 16
## TOWNSHIP OF NIPISSING SET FINES PART 1 - PROVINCIAL OFFENCES ACT
| | ITEM COLUMN 1 Short Form Wording | COLUMN 2 Provision creating or defining offence | COLUMN 3 Set Fine |
|----|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------|---------------------|
| | Fail to register dog. | Section 4.1 | $55.00 |
| | Failure to keep tag securely fixed on | Section 6.1 | $50.00 |
| 3 | Araching a tag to a dog other than the dog for which it was issued. | Section 6.4 | $50.00 |
| 4 | Harbouring more than a total number of dogs permitted. | Section 9 | $100.00 |
| 5 | Allowing animal into Prohibited area | Section 10.1 | $50.00 |
| 6 | Allow dog to trespass on private property. | Section 10.6 | $50.00 |
| 7 | Allow dog to run at large. | Section 10.2 | $50.00 |
| 8 | Failure to ensure that a dog is on a leash under the control of a responsible person. | Section 10.4 | $50.00 |
| 9 | Failure to remove and dispose of excrement left by dog. | Section 12.1 | $75.00 |
| 10 | Failure to prevent dog from attacking without provocation. | Section 14.1 | $300.00 |
| 11 | Fail to keep vicious dog securely confined when on owner's premises. | Section 14.6 | $250.00 |
| 12 | Failure to keep vicious dog under effective control on a leash/muzzle outside boundaries of owner's premises | Section 14.7 | $250.00 |
| 13 | Failure to notify change of ownership or location of a vicious dog within 2 days. | Section 14.8 | $100.00 |
| 14 | Failure to comply with an Order issued under Section 14 | Section 14.10 | $100.00 |
Note: the general penalty provision for the offences listed above is section 15.1 of ByLaw 2022-42, a certified copy of which has been filed.
## Schedule AC1 TO BY-LAW 2022-42
## DECLARATION REGARDING A VICIOUS DOG
Owner of Dog (provide information that you know):
Name:
Address:
Name of Dog:
Dog Tag #:
Description of Dog:
Breed:
Colour:
Other Descriptors:
Location of Incident:
Date of Incident:
Time of Incident:
Description of Incident:
Witness:
Name:
Address:
Phone Number:
Signature of Witness who observed the dog bite a person or a domestic anima
Signature of Animal Control Officer
Personal information contained in this form is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, S.O., 2001, c.25, as amended, and will only be used for the purposes for which it was collected.
Township of Nipissing
Questions about this collection of information should be directed to the Municipal Administrator.
45 Beatty Street
(705)724-2144
Nipissing ON POH 1WO
## Schedule AC2 (Front Page) TO BY-LAW 2022-42
## ORDER TO RESTRAIN
Date:
To:
Owner of Dog
Address:
Description of Dog:
Name of Dog: \_
Breed:
Colour:
Dog Tag #:
The Corporation of the Township of Nipissing is in receipt of a Declaration duly executed by the Animal Control pursuant to Part 14 of By-law No. 2022-42, and that the dog described above did on the \_ of bite and puncture the skin of a person or a domestic animal. In accordance with Part 14 of By-law No. 2022-42, you are hereby ordered to restrain your dog as follows:
When the dog is within the boundaries of your property/premises, always:
1. Keep the dog confined inside a building or house or in an enclosed pen of sufficient dimension and strength to be humane and to prevent a dog from coming into contact with persons, other than the owner of the dog, or any other domestic animal or
2. Keep the animal confined within a securely fenced yard where the fence is a minimum height of 1.83 metres. The enclosed pen or the fenced yard shall be equipped with a locking device and self-latching device. The self-latching device shall be designed in such a manner that the pen or gate cannot be opened from the outside by a child ten (10) years old or younger;
While the dog is off the property of the owner, as described in the Order, the owner shall ensure that the dog:
1. is kept under control on a collar-type leash with a maximum length of 2 metres and of sufficient strength to restrain the dog and keep it from chasing a person or domestic animal;
2. has a muzzle that is fastened humanely over the mouth of the dog, of adequate strength and design and suitable to the breed of the dog, that fits over the mouth of the dog and cannot be removed by the dog, to prevent the dog from biting or attacking a person or domestic animal; and
3. is under the control of a person eighteen (18) years of age or older.
You shall notify the Registrar within two working days of any change in ownership or residence of the dog and provide the Registrar with the new address and telephone number of the owner.
Personal information contained in this form is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, S.O., 2001, c.25, as amended, and will only be used for the purposes for which it was collected.
## Questions about this collection of information should be directed to the
## Municipal Administrator
Township of Nipissing 45 Beatty Street Nipissing ON POH 1WO (705)724-2144
This Order is served upon the owner in accordance with Part 14 of By-law No. 2022-42 on the \_ of -- by way of:
- [ ] - Personal Service
- [ ] - Mail
- [ ] - Posting Notice
Animal Control Officer:
Signature