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

Dogs & animal control — Port Edward, British Columbia: Animal Control & Licensing Bylaw No. 519, 2011

In the District Municipality of Port Edward, British Columbia, dogs & animal control rules are set by Animal Control & Licensing Bylaw No. 519, 2011, verified 2026-09-24. Fines: not less than $50 and not more than $10,000. A licence is required. Leash rule: No owner shall permit or cause an animal to be at large or on a highway in the Municipality.

Animal Control & Licensing Bylaw No. 519, 2011 adopted bylaw

licence required	yes	s. 2
licence fee	$10 neutered male or spayed female (vet certificate required); $20 unneutered male; $50 unspayed female; $50 kennel licence; $5 duplicate; $0 guide dog/RCMP patrol dog	Schedule "A"
leash rule	No owner shall permit or cause an animal to be at large or on a highway in the Municipality.	s. 9
max animals	No person shall keep three or more dogs on any one parcel without a kennel licence.	s. 16
fine range	not less than $50 and not more than $10,000	s. 37

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Regulates keeping, licensing, and control of animals within the District of Port Edward; adopted October 25, 2011.