Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?
In the Municipality of Saint-Samuel, Quebec, licence required: True; licence fee: 10,00$; leash rule: Outside owner's property, dog must be kept on leash; unleashed dog presumed not under control.; max animals: Maximum 4 dogs/cats total per dwelling, with no more than 2 dogs. Source: Règlement 2016-287 concernant les animaux, verified 2026-06-13.
Règlement 2016-287 concernant les animaux
adopted bylaw
licence required
True
art. 5.1
licence fee
10,00$
art. 12.1 b)
leash rule
Outside owner's property, dog must be kept on leash; unleashed dog presumed not under control.
art. 7.1
max animals
Maximum 4 dogs/cats total per dwelling, with no more than 2 dogs
art. 4.4
fine range
100,00$ minimum à 300,00$ maximum
art. 13.2
scout note
Official Saint-Samuel animal control bylaw PDF linked from the municipal règlements page.