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 "jurisdiction": "Ontario",
 "country": "CA",
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 "label": "Dogs & animal control",
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    "fine_range": "$100.00–$500.00"
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   "title": "Responsible Animal Ownership By-Law 2024-27",
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   "status": "adopted",
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}