Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?
In the Town of Westmount, Quebec, licence required: True; leash rule: Dogs in public must be on leash not exceeding 1.82 metres (6 feet) under control of capable person; off-leash only in designated dog parks.; max animals: More than 3 dogs aged 6 months or older prohibited on residential or commercial property; max 3 dogs per guardian in public place.; fines: $250–$750 first offence; $500–$1,500 subsequent (general); $500 first / $1,500 subsequent (ss. 11–13); $1,000 first / $2,000 subsequent (dangerous dog provisions). Source: Règlement 1522 — Règlement concernant les chiens et les permis s'y rapportant (consolidé).
Règlement 1522 — Règlement concernant les chiens et les permis s'y rapportant (consolidé)
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licence required
True
s. 2: "No person shall keep a dog on a private property … unless he or she has a license issued for the dog by the City"
leash rule
Dogs in public must be on leash not exceeding 1.82 metres (6 feet) under control of capable person; off-leash only in designated dog parks.
Section 11
max animals
More than 3 dogs aged 6 months or older prohibited on residential or commercial property; max 3 dogs per guardian in public place.
Section 8; Section 9
fine range
$250–$750 first offence; $500–$1,500 subsequent (general); $500 first / $1,500 subsequent (ss. 11–13); $1,000 first / $2,000 subsequent (dangerous dog provisions)
Section 23; Section 23.1; Section 24
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Règlement concernant les chiens et les permis s'y rapportant no 1522, version consolidée (mise à jour 14 mai 2024).