Dogs & animal control — Kimberley, British Columbia

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

In the City of Kimberley, British Columbia, dogs & animal control rules are set by Animal Control Bylaw No. 2544, 2016, verified 2026-09-24. Fines: up to $10,000; up to $1,000. A licence is required. Leash rule: The person responsible for an animal shall ensure that such animal does not run at large, other than within an off leash area.

Animal Control Bylaw No. 2544, 2016 adopted bylaw

City of Kimberley animal control bylaw regulating the keeping, licensing, and control of animals within the city.

Animal Control Bylaw No. 2544, 2016 adopted bylaw
licence required yes s. 50
licence fee $22.00 for the year 2017; $22.50 for the year 2018; $23.00 for the year 2019. $56.50 for the year 2017; $57.00 for the year 2018; $57.50 for the year 2019. $150.00 Schedule "A"
leash rule The person responsible for an animal shall ensure that such animal does not run at large, other than within an off leash area s. 20
max animals three (3) dogs older than four (4) months of age s. 19
fine range up to $10,000; up to $1,000 s. 74
scout note

Provides for licensing and control of animals within the City; sets dog licence fees, leash/at-large prohibitions, and impoundment procedures. Consolidated March 10, 2017; repealed prior Bylaw No. 1642.

Machine-readable: animal-control.json · Official website: https://kimberley.ca/ · Last verified 2026-09-24 · Dogs & animal control across British Columbia · Dogs & animal control in other municipalities