Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?
In the Summer Village of Silver Beach, Alberta, dogs & animal control rules are set by Animal Control Bylaw 2025-03, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: $100 for a first offence; $250 for a second; $500 for a third; $1,000 for each offence after the third. Leash rule: Off property, dog must be under control and held on a leash not exceeding two metres in length. Max animals: more than three Dogs, Nuisance Dogs or Restricted Dogs, or any combination thereof.
Animal Control Bylaw 2025-03
adopted bylaw
leash rule
Off property, dog must be under control and held on a leash not exceeding two metres in length.
s. 5.1
max animals
more than three Dogs, Nuisance Dogs or Restricted Dogs, or any combination thereof
s. 7.1
fine range
$100 for a first offence; $250 for a second; $500 for a third; $1,000 for each offence after the third
s. 8.5
scout note
Bylaw governing the control, licensing, and regulation of animals within Silver Beach.