Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?

Dogs & animal control — Empress, Alberta: 2018 05 Dog Bylaw

In the Village of Empress, Alberta, dogs & animal control rules are set by 2018 05 Dog Bylaw, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: not less than the minimum penalty set out in Schedule "D" of this Bylaw and not more than Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00). A licence is required. Leash rule: Owner shall ensure Animal is not Running at Large, defined as not under control or on property other than Owner's.

2018 05 Dog Bylaw adopted bylaw

licence required	yes	s. 3(1)
licence fee	$15.00 Spayed or neutered; $15.00 3 to 6 months; $30.00 six months of age or older Not spayed or neutered; $50.00 Nuisance Animal; $100.00 Vicious Dog; $5.00 Replacement Tag	Schedule "A"
leash rule	Owner shall ensure Animal is not Running at Large, defined as not under control or on property other than Owner's.	s. 11(1); s. 2(x)
max animals	three (3) dogs aged six(6) months or more	s. 33(1)
fine range	not less than the minimum penalty set out in Schedule "D" of this Bylaw and not more than Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00)	s. 45(1)

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Regulates the ownership, licensing, and control of dogs within the Village of Empress.