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 "answer": "In the Township of Otonabee–South Monaghan, Ontario, dogs & animal control rules are set by Dog Control By-law No. 2021-28 (licensing and registration of dogs, running at large) and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-10-23. Fines: not more than Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00), exclusive of costs. A licence is required. Leash rule: No person shall permit a dog to run at large; running at large occurs when not under control or not held securely on a leash.",
 "municipality_id": "gx-001686",
 "municipality": "Otonabee–South Monaghan",
 "status_type": "Township",
 "jurisdiction": "Ontario",
 "country": "CA",
 "topic": "animal_control",
 "label": "Dogs & animal control",
 "status": "found",
 "last_verified": "2026-10-23",
 "official_website": "http://www.osmtownship.ca/",
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   "title": "Dog Control By-law No. 2021-28 (licensing and registration of dogs, running at large)",
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   "adopted_date": "2021-05-17",
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   "summary": "All dogs over 12 weeks must be licensed; dogs must not run at large and must be on a leash off the owner's property; dangerous-dog and muzzle rules; fines up to $5,000 under the Provincial Offences Act.",
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   "captured_at": "2026-10-23T22:18:44+00:00",
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   "document_number": "2021-28",
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   "facts": {
    "licence_required": true,
    "licence_fee": "Dog Licence - Lifetime Registration Fees (January 1 - March 31): First & Second Dog Per Household: Spayed/Neutered $15.00 each dog; $20.00 each dog. Third & Subsequent Dogs Per Household: Spayed/Neutered $25.00 each dog; $30.00 each dog.",
    "leash_rule": "No person shall permit a dog to run at large; running at large occurs when not under control or not held securely on a leash.",
    "fine_range": "not more than Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00), exclusive of costs"
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    "licence_required": "s. 2(1)",
    "licence_fee": "Schedule \"A\"",
    "leash_rule": "s. 5(1)",
    "fine_range": "s. 10(1)"
   },
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   "title": "Kennel By-law No. 2024-09 (licence, regulate and govern kennels and dog daycares)",
   "category": "animal_control",
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   "status": "adopted",
   "adopted_date": "2024-02-12",
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   "summary": "Licensing and care standards for commercial boarding, commercial breeding and private kennels and dog daycares; maximum dog numbers per kennel type.",
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   "discovered_at": "2026-10-23",
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   "facts": {
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    "licence_fee": "Commercial Boarding Kennel: $150.00 renewal, $200.00 first time; Commercial Breeding Kennel: $125.00 renewal, $175.00 first time; Private Kennel: $100.00 renewal, $150.00 first time; Dog Day Care: $150.00 renewal, $200.00 first time"
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   "title": "Animal Services - Dog Control, Tags and Licences",
   "category": "animal_control",
   "document_type": "announcement",
   "status": "n/a",
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   "document_url": "http://www.osmtownship.ca/resident-services/animal-services/",
   "summary": "How to get a dog tag, licence and kennel fees, dog control officer contact, running-at-large fines.",
   "discovered_by": "on-animal",
   "discovered_at": "2026-10-23",
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   "link_dead": false,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/on/otonabeesouth-monaghan/animal-control/animal-services-dog-control-tags-and-licences/",
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  {
   "primary": false,
   "is_official": true,
   "title": "By-laws and Policies index",
   "category": "animal_control",
   "document_type": "bylaw_index",
   "status": "n/a",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "document_url": "https://www.osmtownship.ca/municipal-services/by-laws-policies/",
   "summary": "Township by-law index listing the Dog Control and Kennel by-laws.",
   "discovered_by": "on-animal",
   "discovered_at": "2026-10-23",
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   "captured_at": "2026-10-18T15:05:27+00:00",
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   "snapshot_url": "https://pub-e61c5ee2a8704225bfa8de0c280e8a2c.r2.dev/bylaws/0744d68fe494b3ecb72c56b0104406e117f541877caa5b51234590d17a85cbec.html",
   "link_dead": false,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/on/otonabeesouth-monaghan/noise/by-laws-policies-index/",
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  },
  {
   "primary": false,
   "is_official": true,
   "title": "Fees & Charges Schedule D - Dog Control Services (By-law 2024-74(A))",
   "category": "animal_control",
   "document_type": "bylaw",
   "status": "adopted",
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   "document_url": "https://media-001-ca.cdn.govstack.com/osmtownship-001-ca/media/vfqlggse/2024-74-a-schedule-d.pdf",
   "summary": "Lifetime dog licence $15-$20 (first/second dog) and $25-$30 (third+); replacement tag $10; pick-up $30/$60/$120 per offence plus boarding; kennel licences $100-$200.",
   "discovered_by": "on-animal",
   "discovered_at": "2026-10-23",
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   "captured_at": "2026-10-23T22:18:44+00:00",
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   "document_number": "2024-74",
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   "transcript_url": "/ca/on/otonabeesouth-monaghan/animal-control/bylaw-2024-74/",
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 ],
 "source": "https://govanswers.org/ca/on/otonabeesouth-monaghan/animal-control/"
}