Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?
In the Town of Lorraine, Quebec, licence required: True; leash rule: Dogs must be controlled and held on leash on public places; leash must not exceed 1.22 m including handle.; max animals: Max 2 dogs per keeper/dwelling (s. 51); combined dogs and cats max 4 per dwelling (s. 45.8); fines: 1re infraction: 100 $ à 1 000 $ (personne physique), 200 $ à 2 000 $ (personne morale); récidive: 200 $ à 2 000 $ (physique), 400 $ à 4 000 $ (morale). Source: Règlement 230-3 - Code d'administration / Qualité de vie (animaux), verified 2026-06-13.
Règlement 230-3 - Code d'administration / Qualité de vie (animaux)
adopted bylaw
licence required
True
s. 100.1
leash rule
Dogs must be controlled and held on leash on public places; leash must not exceed 1.22 m including handle.
s. 55; s. 56
max animals
Max 2 dogs per keeper/dwelling (s. 51); combined dogs and cats max 4 per dwelling (s. 45.8)
s. 45.8; s. 51
fine range
1re infraction: 100 $ à 1 000 $ (personne physique), 200 $ à 2 000 $ (personne morale); récidive: 200 $ à 2 000 $ (physique), 400 $ à 4 000 $ (morale)
s. 109.1; s. 109.2
scout note
Adopted bylaw governing quality of life including animal control (leashing, max 4 animals, prohibited wild/farm animals).