Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?
In the Municipality of Rivière-Héva, Quebec, licence required: True; leash rule: No dog may be on public space unless controlled and held on a leash by its keeper; dog may never be left alone.; max animals: No more than 3 dogs and cats combined; keeping more than 3 dogs constitutes a kennel operation.; fines: $100–$1,000 (natural person); $200–$2,000 (legal person); recidivism: $200–$2,000 (natural person), $400–$4,000 (legal person), per day. Source: Règlement 08-2015 concernant les animaux, verified 2026-06-13.
Règlement 08-2015 concernant les animaux
adopted bylaw
licence required
True
art. 4.1
leash rule
No dog may be on public space unless controlled and held on a leash by its keeper; dog may never be left alone.
art. 8.1
max animals
No more than 3 dogs and cats combined; keeping more than 3 dogs constitutes a kennel operation.
art. 5.1; art. 6.2
fine range
$100–$1,000 (natural person); $200–$2,000 (legal person); recidivism: $200–$2,000 (natural person), $400–$4,000 (legal person), per day
art. 9.1
scout note
Adopted animal control bylaw for the Municipality of Rivière-Héva.