Dogs & animal control — Prince Rupert, British Columbia

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

In the City of Prince Rupert, British Columbia, dogs & animal control rules are set by Dog Control Bylaw - Consolidated and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-08-28. Fines: Not less than $1,000 and not exceeding $10,000. A licence is required. Leash rule: Dogs must be kept on leash and under control on any highway, school property, park or other public place.

Dog Control Bylaw - Consolidated adopted bylaw

licence required	yes	s. 300
licence fee	$50.00 (on/before Mar 1) / $70.00 (after Mar 1); sterilized: $20.00 / $40.00; Vicious/Restricted: $200.00 / $250.00; Restricted sterilized: $150.00 / $200.00; Kennel (per dog): $100.00 / $120.00; Special Needs/under 6 months: N/A	Schedule "B", s. 1.00
leash rule	Dogs must be kept on leash and under control on any highway, school property, park or other public place.	s. 402
max animals	Maximum 3 dogs per household; more requires a Kennel licence.	s. 401 and s. 401.1
fine range	Not less than $1,000 and not exceeding $10,000	s. 603

scout note

Consolidated bylaw regulating dog licensing, leashing, and control within the city.

Livestock Prohibition Bylaw (1996) adopted bylaw

fine range

not more than $2,000.00, plus costs of conviction, and a further penalty not exceeding the same amount for every day the contravention continues

s. 3

scout note

Prohibits the keeping of livestock within city limits.

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