Dogs & animal control — Legal, Alberta

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

In the Town of Legal, Alberta, dogs & animal control rules are set by Animal Control Bylaw #12-2022, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: $100.00 to $1,000.00; Second offence double. A licence is required. Licence fee: $20.00 neutered/spayed; $30.00 unaltered; $10.00/$15.00 Oct-Dec; $1,000.00 Vicious; No Charge Service; +20% Late.

Animal Control Bylaw #12-2022 adopted bylaw
licence required yes s. 3.3
licence fee $20.00 neutered/spayed; $30.00 unaltered; $10.00/$15.00 Oct-Dec; $1,000.00 Vicious; No Charge Service; +20% Late Schedule "A"
leash rule The Owner of any animal shall not permit such Animal to be At Large within the corporate limits s. 4.1
max animals three (3) domestic animals... older than six (6) months s. 3.1
fine range $100.00 to $1,000.00; Second offence double Schedule "A"
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Governs the licensing and control of animals within the Town of Legal, including dogs, cats, and keeping of hens.

Machine-readable: animal-control.json · Official website: https://www.legal.ca/ · Last verified 2026-09-27 · Dogs & animal control across Alberta · Dogs & animal control in other municipalities