Dogs & animal control — Sainte-Jeanne-d'Arc, Quebec
Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?
In the Village of Sainte-Jeanne-d'Arc, Quebec, licence required: True; leash rule: In public, on leash max 1.85 m; dogs ≥20 kg must also wear licou or harnais; off-leash only in canine exercise areas; max animals: Max 5 animals including max 2 dogs per dwelling unit; kennel permit (certification d'autorisation) required for >2 dogs; fines: $250–$20,000 depending on offence and person/entity type; doubled for potentially dangerous dog infractions or recidivism. Source: Règlement 234-2020 (S.Q. 20-04) concernant les animaux, verified 2026-06-13.
Règlement 234-2020 (S.Q. 20-04) concernant les animaux
adopted bylaw
licence required
True
s. 23.1
leash rule
In public, on leash max 1.85 m; dogs ≥20 kg must also wear licou or harnais; off-leash only in canine exercise areas
s. 17
max animals
Max 5 animals including max 2 dogs per dwelling unit; kennel permit (certification d'autorisation) required for >2 dogs
s. 14.1; s. 14.2; s. 2.6
fine range
$250–$20,000 depending on offence and person/entity type; doubled for potentially dangerous dog infractions or recidivism
s. 42.1–42.9
scout note
Adopted animal-control bylaw (no. 234-2020) of the Municipalité de Sainte-Jeanne-d'Arc (Lac-Saint-Jean, MRC Maria-Chapdelaine).