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

Dogs & animal control — Caraquet, New Brunswick: Arrêté No. ARCAR-267 — Contrôle des animaux (Animal Control)

In the Town of Caraquet, New Brunswick, dogs & animal control rules are set by Arrêté No. ARCAR-267 — Contrôle des animaux (Animal Control), verified 2026-09-27. Fines: $50-$1,070 (general); $100-$1,070 for art. 4.3; $250-$1,070 for art. 8.1. A licence is required. Licence fee: Chien non chatre 30 $; Chien chatre 25 $; Chien dangereux 100 $; chat (optional ID registration) 10 $.

Arrêté No. ARCAR-267 — Contrôle des animaux (Animal Control) adopted bylaw

licence required	yes	3.4
licence fee	Chien non chatre 30 $; Chien chatre 25 $; Chien dangereux 100 $; chat (optional ID registration) 10 $	Chien non chatre
leash rule	Dangerous dog off owner's property must be on a leash of at most one metre under control of a responsible person over 18	8.1.4
max animals	no more than 3 dogs or 5 animals over 20 weeks	2.1
fine range	$50-$1,070 (general); $100-$1,070 for art. 4.3; $250-$1,070 for art. 8.1	9.1

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Caraquet's animal control bylaw (Arrêté ARCAR-267) governing dogs and other animals within town limits. PDF is a scanned image; specific leash, licensing and impound rules not extractable.