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 "answer": "In the Town of Spanish, Ontario, dogs & animal control rules are set by By-law 2017-44 Animal Control By-Law (licensing and registration of dogs and cats; control of dogs, cats and other animals), verified 2026-10-23. Fines: Set fines $100.0; $250.0; up to $5,000 for each offence. A licence is required. Leash rule: At large if off owner's property and not under control; control requires leash max 2 metres held by a person or securely affixed.",
 "municipality_id": "gx-001764",
 "municipality": "Spanish",
 "status_type": "Town",
 "jurisdiction": "Ontario",
 "country": "CA",
 "topic": "animal_control",
 "label": "Dogs & animal control",
 "status": "found",
 "last_verified": "2026-10-23",
 "official_website": "http://www.townofspanish.com",
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   "title": "By-law 2017-44 Animal Control By-Law (licensing and registration of dogs and cats; control of dogs, cats and other animals)",
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   "status": "adopted",
   "adopted_date": "2017-10-18",
   "document_url": "https://www.townofspanish.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2017-44-Being-a-By-law-for-the-licensing-and-requiring-the-registration-of-dogs-and-cats.pdf",
   "summary": "Enacted by Town of Spanish. Dogs and cats must be licensed; at-large prohibition with seizure and impoundment; kennel licence $100; dangerous animal provisions. Scanned PDF (OCR). Fees: see Animal Control page.",
   "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": "2017-44",
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   "facts": {
    "licence_required": true,
    "licence_fee": "Dog Licence Fee -$20.00; Cat Licence Fee - $20.00; Senior Citizens (over 65 years of age) Dog Licence fee -$10.00; Cat Licence fee - $10.00; LATE FEE: add $10.00 to each licence fee; Service Animals - no charge",
    "leash_rule": "At large if off owner's property and not under control; control requires leash max 2 metres held by a person or securely affixed.",
    "fine_range": "Set fines $100.0; $250.0; up to $5,000 for each offence"
   },
   "fact_citations": {
    "licence_required": "s. 2.1",
    "licence_fee": "Schedule \"A\"",
    "leash_rule": "s. 4.4; s. 4.5",
    "fine_range": "Schedule \"F\"; Schedule \"E\""
   },
   "transcript_url": "/ca/on/spanish/animal-control/bylaw-2017-44/",
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  },
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   "is_official": true,
   "title": "Animal Control (Town of Spanish)",
   "category": "animal_control",
   "document_type": "announcement",
   "status": "n/a",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "document_url": "https://www.townofspanish.com/municipal-departments/animal-control/",
   "summary": "All dogs and cats licensed, renewals due Feb 15. $20 each by due date ($30 after); seniors 65+ $10 ($20 after); replacement tag $2.50.",
   "discovered_by": "on-animal",
   "discovered_at": "2026-10-23",
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   "captured_at": "2026-10-23T22:18:44+00:00",
   "capture_http_status": 200,
   "snapshot_url": "https://pub-e61c5ee2a8704225bfa8de0c280e8a2c.r2.dev/bylaws/8910b796cc25478ff1599ac27ce54827de9012a3dbcfd27b8f0e4f364f409a69.html",
   "link_dead": false,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/on/spanish/animal-control/animal-control/",
   "transcript_quality": "exact"
  },
  {
   "primary": false,
   "is_official": true,
   "title": "Municipal By-laws and Policies (Town of Spanish)",
   "category": "animal_control",
   "document_type": "bylaw_index",
   "status": "n/a",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "document_url": "https://www.townofspanish.com/town-hall/municipal-by-laws-and-policies/",
   "summary": "By-law index.",
   "discovered_by": "on-animal",
   "discovered_at": "2026-10-23",
   "capture_sha256": "f7468d0ac1022e03d811bf3671c4eac97b51d328cf434b11655e9ab97185012c",
   "captured_at": "2026-10-18T20:28:28+00:00",
   "capture_http_status": 200,
   "capture_backfilled_from_sibling": true,
   "snapshot_url": "https://pub-e61c5ee2a8704225bfa8de0c280e8a2c.r2.dev/bylaws/f7468d0ac1022e03d811bf3671c4eac97b51d328cf434b11655e9ab97185012c.html",
   "link_dead": false,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/on/spanish/noise/municipal-by-laws-and-policies/",
   "transcript_quality": "exact"
  }
 ],
 "source": "https://govanswers.org/ca/on/spanish/animal-control/"
}