Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?
In the Municipality of Albanel, Quebec, licence required: True; leash rule: In public, dog must be under control and on leash max 1.85 m; dogs 20 kg+ must also wear licou or harness; max animals: Maximum 2 dogs (and 5 animals total) per unit d'occupation; more than 2 dogs requires chenil certification; fines: $250–$750 (natural person); up to $10,000–$20,000 for dangerous dog orders; doubled for repeat offences. Source: Règlement 20-261 (SQ 20-04) concernant les animaux, verified 2026-06-14.
Règlement 20-261 (SQ 20-04) concernant les animaux
adopted bylaw
licence required
True
s. 23.1
leash rule
In public, dog must be under control and on leash max 1.85 m; dogs 20 kg+ must also wear licou or harness
s. 17
max animals
Maximum 2 dogs (and 5 animals total) per unit d'occupation; more than 2 dogs requires chenil certification
s. 14.1; s. 2.6
fine range
$250–$750 (natural person); up to $10,000–$20,000 for dangerous dog orders; doubled for repeat offences
s. 42.1–42.9
scout note
Opened PDF: Municipalité d'Albanel animal-control règlement 20-261; adoption à la séance ordinaire du 11 janvier 2021.