| licence required | yes | s. 16 |
| leash rule | Dogs in Public Places must be on a Leash held by a Competent Person, unless in designated Off-Leash Areas. | s. 43 |
| max animals | 4 Dogs over the age of 16 weeks | s. 9.1(a) |
| fine range | not more than $50,000, plus the costs of prosecution | s. 114 |
scout note
Governs dog licensing, at-large/leash rules, aggressive-dog designation and owner duties, keeping of cats/poultry/livestock/bees/rabbits, animal welfare/shelter standards, and seizure/impoundment of animals in Nanaimo.