Dogs & animal control — Rural Municipality of Cornwallis, Manitoba

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

In the Rural Municipality of Cornwallis, Manitoba, dogs & animal control rules are set by Animal Control Bylaw - 1628022012, verified 2026-09-24. Fines: $50-$500 first offense; $100-$1000 subsequent; $500-$1000 interference. A licence is required. Licence fee: $5.00 spayed/neutered; $10.00 male/female; $150.00 dangerous; $2.00 replacement/transfer.

Animal Control Bylaw - 1628022012 adopted bylaw
licence required yes s. 5(1)
licence fee $5.00 spayed/neutered; $10.00 male/female; $150.00 dangerous; $2.00 replacement/transfer Schedule A
leash rule Dogs must not run at large. Outside premises, leash max 6 feet and under effective control of competent person. s. 6(1)(a); s. 8(1)(b)
max animals 3 dogs; 5 cats (over 4 months) s. 10(1)(a); s. 10(1)(b)
fine range $50-$500 first offense; $100-$1000 subsequent; $500-$1000 interference s. 20(1); s. 20(3)
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Adopted RM of Cornwallis animal control bylaw, confirmed on the official bylaws index. Scanned PDF; no exact adoption date legible.

Machine-readable: animal-control.json · Official website: https://www.gov.cornwallis.mb.ca/ · Last verified 2026-09-24 · Dogs & animal control across Manitoba · Dogs & animal control in other municipalities