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

Dogs & animal control — Grand Bay-Westfield, New Brunswick: By-law GG-008: Respecting Animal Control

In the Town of Grand Bay-Westfield, New Brunswick, dogs & animal control rules are set by By-law GG-008: Respecting Animal Control, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: $70.00 first offence; $70.00–$250.00 second; $70.00–$500.00 third and subsequent; administrative penalty $100.00–$1,500.00. A licence is required. Licence fee: $12.00 spayed/neutered; $30.00 non-spayed/non-neutered; $6.00 replacement.

By-law GG-008: Respecting Animal Control adopted bylaw

licence required	yes	s. 5(1)(a)
licence fee	$12.00 spayed/neutered; $30.00 non-spayed/non-neutered; $6.00 replacement	Schedule "A"
leash rule	Dogs must be on a leash at all times in public areas unless in a designated off-leash dog park.	s. 11(2)
max animals	No more than 3 dogs, 3 cats, or 3 rabbits per person	s. 8(1)
fine range	$70.00 first offence; $70.00–$250.00 second; $70.00–$500.00 third and subsequent; administrative penalty $100.00–$1,500.00	Schedule "C"; s. 21(2)

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Grand Bay-Westfield Animal Control By-law (GG-008), signed version. Governs dog licensing, leash requirements and impoundment. PDF is a scanned image; reading dates not extractable.